A Pakistani PhD scholar's op-ed, 'It Is Over,' published on January 1 in 'The Express Tribune,' sparked national debate before being quickly removed. Zorain Nizamani argued that Pakistan's institutions, particularly the military, are failing to connect with Gen Z through traditional patriotic messaging. The article's deletion, widely attributed to military pressure, amplified its impact, turning Nizamani into an unlikely youth symbol and highlighting a perceived disconnect between the elite and younger generations.