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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 20m

#FahadBinTariq explores the balance between the #RightToProtest 🪧 and maintaining #PublicOrder in #Pakistan.

While citizens have a constitutional right to dissent, it must not harm others’ rights or civic life — a vital balance for #Democracy.

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When Protests Go Too Far - Paradigm Shift

What exactly happens when protests go too far? This is a poignant question that is necessary and relevant to the current political climate...

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 22h

#Pakistan faces a worsening #YouthUnemployment crisis — with many young people, especially women, out of both education and work.

This threatens economic stability and fuels poverty & extremism. Urgent reforms are needed to harness youth potential.

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 1d

The fatal shooting of #CharlieKirk during a college debate has reignited debates on #FreeSpeech in the West.

While laws protect expression, “soft censorship” through social backlash blurs lines between #HateSpeech & protected speech.

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The Charlie Kirk Case: A Flashpoint for Free Speech - Paradigm Shift

Charlie Kirk, a right-wing white conservatist was shot to death on September 10th as he was debating youth in Utah. The party Turning Poin...

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 1d

#GenZ — the first #digitalnative generation — leads a global “#SpeakOut” culture. But constant exposure & world crises have fueled #anxiety & #depression.

Still, they’re turning online spaces into hubs for #mentalhealth & #socialchange.

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 1d

China’s #J10C “Vigorous Dragon” isn’t just another fighter jet — it’s a 4.5-gen powerhouse now flying with the #PakistanAirForce.

Armed with the deadly #PL15 and AESA radar tech, it’s redefining air combat in South Asia. 🇨🇳🇵🇰

(Sources: independently verified via Google/Wikipedia)

Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 2d

#China’s growing role in the #MiddleEast goes beyond trade — expanding into #diplomacy, #military ties, and #digitalinfrastructure.

As the #US influence wanes, Beijing positions itself as a “neutral” power reshaping regional balance.

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China in the Middle East: Diplomacy, Defense, and Digital Influence - Paradigm Shift

China has been slowly and steadily carving out a space for itself in the Middle East for the past 20 years. It has utilized the void left...

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 2d

FC hero Ghulam Akbar (aka Jafar) defended Post 42/5 at Spin Boldak–Chaman despite 4 bullet wounds, one to his face. He fought on, guarding his martyred comrade Talha.

His last words: “Sir, I’m fine—save my brothers’ bodies.” The nation salutes this brave Ghazi.

Pray for his recovery.

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 2d

#Capitalism has colonized the color #Pink — turning #BreastCancer awareness from feminist resistance into an industry of branded survivorship.

Momina Areej calls to reclaim the body from profit & replace pink-washed empathy with justice.

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How Capitalism Colonized “Pink” and Rebranded Breast Cancer

Momina Areej explores the way capitalism has colonized the color pink, changing breast cancer from an object of feminist...

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 3d

#OperationSarbakaf in #Bajaur highlights renewed conflict as #TTP resurges, displacing civilians and causing casualties.
With the military’s hardline stance vs calls for dialogue, the key question remains: how to achieve lasting #peace and #security?

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Operation Sarbakaf: Another Crisis in Bajaur, Pakistan - Paradigm Shift

Operation Sarbakaf has been launched in Bajaur, Pakistan by the Pakistan Army against terrorist factions in the region, particularly TTP...

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 4d

The #WorldAIConference 2025 in Shanghai proposed the creation of the #WorldAICooperationOrganization (#WACO) by #China to boost AI collaboration and soft power.

Yet, concerns over human rights and global rivalry may challenge its credibility.

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The World AI Conference and China’s Grasp at AI Dominance - Paradigm Shift

The World AI Conference which took place in Shanghai, China, has set the stage for global AI dominance and the Chinese seem to be at the h...

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 5d

Cricket once united #India and #Pakistan — now it’s a game of #NonEngagement.

From handshake snubs to no home tours, #CricketDiplomacy has turned into a power play.

What was peace through sport is now politics through silence.

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The Politics of Cricket: 2025 Asia Cup - Paradigm Shift

Habiba Malik has written a poignant op-ed on the politics of cricket. She says that in the past, this sport was used as a relaxer in times...

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 5d

Muhammad Danial Aziz explores how #AI can help #Pakistan prepare for and respond to #ClimateDisasters.

The piece raises awareness about both the risks we face and the opportunities technology offers. 🌍🤖

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How Can AI Help in Climate Disaster Prediction? - Paradigm Shift

Muhammad Danial Aziz explores how AI can play a role in helping Pakistan prepare for and respond to climate disasters.

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 5d

The concept of #TotalDefense is crucial against #HybridWarfare, where digital narratives erode state-citizen trust.

In #Pakistan, this threat targets #Pashtun communities in #KP through weaponized stories blending truth and fiction.

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Total Defense and Pakistan’s Challenge of Narrative-building - Paradigm Shift

The concept of total defense is vital against hybrid warfare, where adversarial narratives erode state-citizen trust.

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 6d

The #EmDash (—) is now seen as a “tell” for #AIgenerated text — symbolizing the struggle for an authentic human voice.

#MominaAreej explains why #LLMs love this “syntactic wildcard,” choosing it over other punctuation.

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 7d

#BurkinaFaso, #Mali & #Niger quit the #ICC, calling it biased & harmful to their #sovereignty.

They plan local courts for #warcrimes & shift from #France to #Russia after #militarycoups — raising fears over global #justice & #accountability.

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 7d

#Sindh’s roads are in crisis 🚦—from reckless driving to crumbling infrastructure.

The govt’s new #TrafficReforms aim to fix it with stricter laws, traffic courts & a crackdown on unfit vehicles.

Will it finally work?
#Pakistan #Karachi

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 8d

The #NileRiver — lifeline for 11 nations — is turning into a flashpoint.

As #Ethiopia pushes ahead with the #GERD, #Egypt calls it an existential threat.

Can colonial-era water treaties be rewritten for peace?
#Africa #Geopolitics

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The Water Politics of the Nile River - Paradigm Shift

The Nile River, the world's longest, is a source of conflict due to colonial-era treaties that historically favored downstream...

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 8d

The #ParisAgreement ignores a major polluter — the world’s militaries contributing nearly 6% of global #CarbonEmissions!

With no reporting obligations, rising defense budgets worsen the #ClimateCrisis. Time for accountability. #ClimateChange

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Global Militaries and the Climate Crisis - Paradigm Shift

The significant contribution of militaries to the climate crisis and global carbon emissions is largely overlooked in climate agreements...

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 9d

#Pakistan is #PunchingAboveItsWeight 🇵🇰!

From a military standoff with #India to a #DefencePact with #SaudiArabia, Islamabad’s growing influence is clear —but can it balance power with economic recovery? 🤔 #Geopolitics #SouthAsia

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Is Pakistan Really “Punching Above its Weight”? - Paradigm Shift

Izza Khawar asks a poignant question in her latest op-ed, "Is Pakistan punching above its weight"? She quotes recent instances of defense t...

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 9d

#BreakingNews 🇵🇰✈️ The UK lifts its 5-year ban on #PIA flights after major safety reforms!

This move could recover $200M annually, boost #UKPakistan ties, and revive tourism for the British Pakistani diaspora.

#AviationNews #Pakistan

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Wings Restored: PIA Resumes UK Flights After Ban Removal - Paradigm Shift

The UK announced the removal of its five-year ban on PIA flights on July 16, 2025, following rigorous safety overhauls by the PCAA...

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 9d

Who was #TipuTruckanwala — Lahore’s most feared underworld figure?

From trucking tycoon to crime boss, his bloody feud with the #ButtFamily shaped Lahore’s gang wars for decades.

#TrueCrime #Pakistan

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Who Was Tipu Truckanwala? Arif Ameer of the Lahore Underworld - Paradigm Shift

Tipu Truckanwala, the son of Billa Truckanwala, is infamous for laying the foundation of Pakistan's underworld in Lahore. Rival to Gogi Bu...

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 10d

Pakistan’s #ParliamentarySystem is under fire after chaotic budget sessions.

With rising frustration, many demand a shift to a #PresidentialSystem — but would it really fix our governance crisis? 🇵🇰

#Democracy #Politics

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Parliamentary System vs Presidential System of Government

A new debate around the parliamentary system vs the presidential system of government has set the current political environment...

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 10d

The Middle East’s shift to pragmatic alliances is reshaping South Asia.

🇸🇦 Saudi-Pakistan defense ties grow, while 🇮🇳 India strengthens Gulf partnerships for trade & energy.

Can South Asia stay strategic yet autonomous?

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How Middle Eastern Alliances Are Impacting South Asia

The Middle East is shifting from ideological to pragmatic multipolar alliances, significantly impacting South Asia.

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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 11d

Most Common Global Causes of Death
Heart disease (13 %) and stroke (10 %) remain the top killers, followed by COPD, lower respiratory infections, dementia, diabetes, kidney disease, injuries, TB, malaria, diarrhoeal diseases.

Sources:
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Paradigm Shift @paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social · 11d

The real war isn’t on the battlefield — it’s in the code.

From elections to digital propaganda, #Algorithms are reshaping power, politics & perception.

Who controls your feed controls your mind.

#AlgorithmWar #TechPolitics #DigitalWar

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Algorithm War: How Code Became a Contested Battleground - Paradigm Shift

The "Algorithm War" refers to the power struggle and control over digital information. As algorithms shape public opinion and societal behv...

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