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Being a mother is a job – One some can’t afford to pay for
Being a mother is the toughest job in the world. It requires immense patience, diligence and courage, in the course of moulding young souls into responsible individuals who will be capable of obtaining...
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Salman Khan case: We will eat grass, but still worship our stars
Indian law is not blind; it is a slave of the rich. The events that have unfolded in the last few days have exposed the age-old vices tormenting our country – favouritism and nepotism. It has been a...
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Not all mothers deserve to be celebrated on Mother’s Day
When I was around seven-years-old, my mother forgot me at the imambargah for a brief moment of 10 minutes. Since there was a bunch of us and we were in multiple cars, she assumed that I was in another...
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The decadent and royal Shahi Tukra with a flavourful twist
Bread pudding is one of the most frugal yet comforting and heart-warming desserts ever created. Though most people choose simplicity with their addition of spice, it should be known that those creamy...
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Is there any solution to Karachi’s trigger-happy muggers?
I sat there, bewildered; you expect it, consciously, yet subconsciously you believe you’ll be immune from it, somehow, by some grand scheme of the universe. Once the calm after the storm had washed...
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Why is it acceptable for Indian companies to abuse Indian migrants in the...
In the southern coastal belt of India and the Malabar side, there has been an obsession among youngsters to flock to the Middle East for a better livelihood. The trend embarked in the late 60s, as a...
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#NA-125 election: Not much to celebrate for PML-N
Today, the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) suspended, not overturned, an election tribunal’s decision ordering fresh elections in NA-125, Lahore. Only a few days ago, this now suspended decision blew...
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In the name of Allah
I cheat, I lie, I give up on Him, I don’t even try, I swear, I disobey, I do wrong when I want my way. Then I cover my head, I bow and pray, In the name of Allah. We smoke, we drink, Go as low as low...
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Reham Khan tells women to “stop complaining” – As a man, allow me!
Reham Khan, in an interview for IndiaToday, advised women to “stop complaining”, and expressed her disapproval of their constant ‘whining’ and self-pitying. Perhaps I should try putting my male...
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“My medical degree brings all the parents to the yard” – A man’s perspective
The simple laws of supply and demand do not apply to a doctor bahu (daughter-in-law); no matter what the supply, there will still be a demand in Pakistan. It’s inelasticity of demand is more rigid than...
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There is no Bhutto left to rebuild PPP, Mr Zardari
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has decided to kick-start its campaign for the upcoming general elections. For this reason, and to prove that Lyari is still its stronghold like it has been in the past,...
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Can Modi’s visit to China give India the power it craves?
Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, has been on a slew of foreign visits since his arrival at the helm in a bid to concretise India’s relations across the globe. Not only has he laid special emphasis...
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Let cricket diplomacy strengthen Pakistan-India relations
Let’s face it; Indo-Pak cricket plays as strong a part in conflict resolution between the two countries as any other diplomatic solution. The game has been used to strength bilateral ties for decades....
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Balochistan 1: The nature and extent of State abuse
Sabeen Mahmud, a peace activist and founder of The Second Floor (T2F), was shot dead on Friday, April 25, 2015, after hosting a talk on Balochistan. Her guests included the now infamous Mama Qadeer,...
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#KarachiBusAttack: Forget free speech, where is our right to life?
A recent survey showed that Pakistan was amongst the least racist countries in the world. Certain people celebrated this whereas others used this as an excuse to taunt our Indian counterparts. Today,...
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Naran and Shogran, a winter wonderland
Recently, with the help of Royal Tourism Pakistan, I got the chance to visit one of the most popular and beautiful vacation spots in northern Pakistan – Naran and Kaghan. Considering it was May, and...
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“Ami please, don’t speak to me in front of my friends”
Coming from a 19-year old college student, perhaps what I am writing is completely irrelevant and maybe even stupid, but I’m a person and I have experienced life as it came to me, as it comes to me....
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In Pakistan, ‘tabdeeli aa gaye hai’
I recently returned from a two week research trip to Pakistan. While travelling through different cities and meeting government officials, former senior military officers, and people from the academia;...
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Noam Chomsky versus Sam Harris: Rationale versus hate
Sam Harris is butting heads again – this time with Noam Chomsky. He recently blogged an email exchange he had with the great man himself; an exchange which, as with most things with Harris, quickly...
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10 lessons Pakistan can learn from the UK general elections 2015
On May 7, 2015, the 56th general elections of the United Kingdom were held to elect 650 members to the House of Commons. Victory of ruling Conservative (Tory) Party, led by Prime Minister David...
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