The FORESIGHT Magazine – January 2024
The FORESIGHT Magazine – December 2023
The FORESIGHT Magazine – November 2023
The FORESIGHT Magazine – October 2023
SUFI SAINTS OF PAKISTAN: Bulleh Shah and Data Ganj Bakhash
Syed Abdullah Shah Qadri (1680–1757), known popularly as Bulleh Shah (or Bullhe Shah), was a 17th-century Punjabi revolutionary philosopher, reformist, and Sufi poet universally regarded as the “Father of Punjabi Enlightenment” and the “Poet of the People.” He spoke against powerful religious, political, and social institutions. He was born in Uch Gillanian near Multan, and his family moved to Kasur. After his early education, he went to Lahore, where he met with Shah Inayat Qadri. Bulleh Shah practiced the Sufi tradition of Punjabi poetry established by poets like Shah Hussain (1538–1599), Sultan Bahu (1629–1691), and primarily employed the Kafi verse form.
SOUTH ASIA’S CALL: For Climate Diplomacy and Collaboration
“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” – Robert Swan
In recent years, the undeniable reality of climate change has emerged in various guises, from melting glaciers and record-breaking heatwaves to erratic rain and snow patterns. This global challenge has not spared South Asia, impacting millions and entailing significant economic costs. As South Asia confronts the escalating consequences of climate change, a shift towards cooperative diplomacy becomes paramount to mitigate and adapt to these multifaceted threats.
PEDRR 2023: Pakistan’s Pioneering Efforts in Disaster Risk Reduction
In a bid to fortify its disaster resilience efforts, Pakistan kicked off its inaugural Disaster Risk Reduction Expo (PEDRR 2023) at the Pak China Friendship Centre in Islamabad from August 16th to 18th. Organized by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), this groundbreaking event has drawn global partners, UN organizations, international and domestic NGOs, military responders, private sector entities, and diplomats, all united in their pursuit of comprehensive disaster risk reduction.
WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY: #NoMatterWhat Celebrating Courage, Compassion, and Commitment
World Humanitarian Day (WHD), observed annually on 19 August, is a momentous occasion dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary efforts of humanitarian workers and their unwavering commitment to alleviating the suffering of those affected by crises around the world. This day not only honors their courage but also serves as a reminder of the challenges they face and the critical importance of humanitarian work.
The FORESIGHT Magazine – September 2023
TECH REVOLUTION: Transforming Education in Pakistan
In the not-so-distant past, education was a story confined within the four walls of a classroom. It was a narrative defined by the turn of textbook pages, the sound of chalk on a blackboard, and the physical presence of a teacher. However, the digital age has ushered in a new chapter in this narrative, a chapter that tells the story of how technology is revolutionizing education on a global scale. This transformation transcends borders and traditions, and nowhere is it more evident than in Pakistan.