A Pakistani PhD student's op-ed, 'It Is Over,' published by The Express Tribune, was removed hours after publication, sparking widespread online outrage and accusations of censorship. The article argued that Pakistan's ruling elite and military establishment have lost influence over younger generations, who are increasingly skeptical of state-narrated patriotism. The author, Zorain Nizamani, has become a symbol of youth dissent, with screenshots of his deleted piece going viral and fueling debate on freedom of expression and generational shifts in Pakistan.