Zahid Hussain

3 days ago | dawn.com | Zahid Hussain

WITHIN days of pounding Iran’s nuclear facilities with bunker-buster bombs, thus pushing the region to the brink of a wider conflagration, US President Donald Trump claims to have negotiated a ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel. “CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!” Trump posted on social media hours after Tehran had fired several missiles at an American military base in Qatar.

3 days ago | thedailystar.net | Zahid Hussain

BBS's provisional GDP growth estimates for FY25 unveiled a second consecutive year of growth recession. Given the trials Bangladesh has endured since the outset of the year, the numbers carry the story of the economy's adaptation to adversities. A 3.97 percent real GDP growth is at par with the IMF's 3.9 percent projected for Asia in 2025. It is not too bad considering the adverse natural and political weather that stressed a state struggling to function with hollowed institutions.

5 days ago | medium.com | Zahid Hussain

Respecting One’s Self: A Path Toward Divine Honor and Human DignityThe Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:> “When Allah loves a servant, He tests him with challenges.”— Al-HakimThese sacred words remind us that every hardship carries a deeper wisdom. It is not punishment, but a divine sign of love — a signal that we, too, have a purpose. A purpose that calls us to live gratefully, to reflect, and to rise. Indeed, to be human is the greatest honor granted by Allah.

5 days ago | medium.com | Zahid Hussain

Brain Toaster: The Hidden Damage of Our Education System — and the Skills That Can Save UsIn Pakistan, countless young minds are suffocating under a system that claims to educate, yet fails to empower. We live in a society where making independent choices and following personal passions is often discouraged — sometimes even punished. Experiencing life in a meaningful and authentic way is becoming increasingly rare. This crisis begins in our classrooms.

5 days ago | medium.com | Zahid Hussain

Chapter One: The Hidden Vault of Knowledge — Awakening Through Context ResolutionBy Zahid Hussain> “The treasure of the gateway lies hidden within you — but only if you dare to illuminate the darkness with the lantern of your own thought.”— Zahid Hussain1. A Personal Episode That Unveiled a New LensThere are moments in life when an apparently trivial conversation transforms into a philosophical spark.