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(By Ayesha Mahnoor) There are books on leadership—and then there are books that redefine leadership at its very core.Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin belongs firmly in the latter category. This is not a comfortable book. It does not flatter the reader. It does not offer…
(By Mohsin Tanveer) Introduction More than three decades after its first publication, Peter Senge’s The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization remains a cornerstone of modern business literature. But is it still relevant in today’s fast-paced, agile-driven world? In this The Fifth Discipline book review, we’ll break down Senge’s core ideas—especially systems thinking—and explore why leaders,…
Overview Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport is a compelling exploration of the value of intense, uninterrupted focus in an age dominated by distractions. Published in 2016, the book argues that deep work—cognitively demanding tasks performed with complete concentration—produces exceptional results and is increasingly rare in today’s hyper-connected,…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) In a world that constantly demands our attention and energy, Nick Trenton’s The Art of Letting Go: Stop Overthinking, Stop Negative Spirals, and Find Emotional Freedom arrives as a timely and practical guide to reclaiming our mental space. Trenton offers a compelling argument that our minds should be a sanctuary, not a…
(By Khalid Masood) Published in 2016 by William Collins (an imprint of HarperCollins), The Naked Diplomat by Tom Fletcher arrived at a pivotal moment when social media was already reshaping global conversations, yet diplomacy lagged behind. Originally priced at £18.99 in the UK (around $24 USD at the time), the book remains widely available today…
(By Quratulain Khalid) Three decades on, Kissinger’s magnum opus remains an essential, if unapologetically self-serving, guide to the brutal logic of world affairs. Few intellectual arenas are as fraught with tension as the study of international relations, torn between what the world ought to be and what it starkly is. No single volume has captured…
(Reviewed by Khalid Masood) Pravin Sawhney’s The Last War is a meticulously researched and sobering exploration of the shifting paradigms of modern warfare, spotlighting the urgent strategic challenges India faces in its evolving conflict with China. Published by Aleph Book Company, this 424-page work combines deep expertise in defence technology with incisive geopolitical analysis to provide a…
(By Mohsin Tanveer) Introduction The year 2025 was an exciting one for fiction readers around the world, marked by powerful storytelling, immersive fantasy, nostalgic romance, and profound themes of resilience and human connection. The New York Times Fiction Bestsellers list was dominated by a mix of dramatic sequels, poignant literary novels, and compelling thrillers.This article…
(By Quratulain Khalid) Introduction Published in 2013, No Exit from Pakistan: America’s Tortured Relationship with Islamabad by Daniel S. Markey offers a penetrating analysis of the fraught U.S.-Pakistan relationship, a dynamic central to global security. Drawing on his experience as a Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) senior fellow and former U.S. State Department official, Markey…
(Ammar Tahir Masood) Introduction The Invincible Quest: The Life of Richard Milhous Nixon by Conrad Black is a monumental biography of one of America’s most polarizing presidents. Published in 2007, it traces Nixon’s life from 1913 to 1994, offering a detailed re-evaluation of his legacy. Specifically, Black argues that Nixon’s accomplishments outweigh his scandals. For…
