Clik here to view.
Jiah Khan: You should have lived for those who love you
“To be or not to be?” Gazing in the mirror, Bollywood starlet Jiah Khan (25) must have contemplated this before committing suicide by hanging herself at her posh residence in Juhu, Mumbai, on Monday...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Diplomatic Enclave in Islamabad where Pakistani citizens are unwelcome
Quite easily, one of the most embarrassing moments of my life was when a group of friends decided to have dinner and I was singled out at a checkpost on our way there. Here is why. The Diplomatic...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fashion Pakistan Week 2013: Nothing screams sexy like the Pakistan men’s...
Hey girls, but more importantly -- guys! The last time I wrote on fashion, I covered the all-important impact local fashion is having on terrorism (n' stuff). This time, thanks to the recently held...
View ArticleClik here to view.
CSS: When we allow cheats to be Civil Servants
In 2012, there were a total of 10,066 candidates who appeared for the Central Superior Services (CSS) written exam. Only 800 of these candidates managed to pass the test; in other words, just 7.95 % of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
An eye for an eye: A death sentence to Shahrukh Jatoi and Siraj Talpur, life...
Shahrukh Jatoi and Siraj Talpur, along with two others, have been slammed with the death sentence today. The harsh reality of murder has just taken its form and reactions across the board differ. Many...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Paris Jackson and media sharks: Give the girl a break
The alleged suicide attempt of Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, has once again thrown the Jackson family into the spotlight (as if it didn’t have enough of it already). Reports suggest that Paris...
View ArticleClik here to view.
From your alliance with JI to Fauzia Kasuri, PTI you have disappointed me
Mr Imran Khan, If it wasn’t for you, I would not be as politically aware as I like to think I am today, and for that you deserve complete credit. You have inspired a generation, won a province in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mrs Fauzia Kasuri, true merit comes above party affiliations
Ever wonder why our country is in such turmoil? Ever wonder how people who are not worth it occupy the seats of the National Assembly? Ever heard yourself say: “OMG, my 10-year-old could have done a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
In the streets of Pakistan, shine tomorrow’s stars
Every Pakistani boy who has even a tiny bit of interest in cricket must have played street cricket, at one point or another in his life. The game is coined as street cricket or galli cricket in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pakistani with every fiber of my being
I hail from green and white - from a crescent and a star. I live under lights that do not dim, even with electricity loadshedding every day. I walk in slums and narrow streets. I travel across shahrahs...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Reluctant Fundamentalist at the cinema
So last night I watched The Reluctant Fundamentalist at the cinema in Karachi (yes! we have cinemas!). I’d been looking forward to watching this for some time; the first feature film based on a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
When Intermediate students must fight just to take their exams
On Tuesday morning around 10am, with the sun in its full glory and waves of hot air making it impossible to stand outside, I was in the court room of the Lahore High Court awaiting my turn. As I stood...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Can you imagine a Pakistan without Jinnah, Iqbal or Khan?
Ever wondered what the butterfly effect would be if one person who helped shape history was not there in the chronological time line? Without Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill, America and Britain...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Anusha Rehman should do for Information and Communication Technology
PML-N has done well to appoint Anusha Rehman as the new IT minister. She has already been part of the national Information and Communication Technology (ICT) domain and what a marvelous opportunity she...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Imran Farhat, you are the real hero
Dear Imran Farhat, you are the true master of comebacks. You have made at least a zillion of them. You disappointed the nation on a million occasions, but you always made a comeback with your head...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The reluctant immigrant
When it comes to matters of loyalty, immigrants are as highly favoured as that unwanted brownish layer stubbornly floating on a hot cup of tea. It seems as if patriots all over the world have...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Thai beef salad that will leave you wanting more
I'm sharing with you all the recipe of a delicious and aromatic salad - a refreshing change from the mayo loaded salads or the typical mixed vegetable salads we have on a regular basis. It's a full...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Citizens of Lyari: Bloodied, miserable and begging for mercy
Ordinarily, Pakistan does not surprise me with the injustice that goes on in the country. I live in Karachi and am frighteningly used to instances of violence and bloodshed that the city is reputed...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Google should ban Pakistan
For a journalist, perhaps nothing is a greater violation of human rights than the denial of access to information. In the case of Pakistan versus YouTube, I think the government’s nine month ban on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Do you care about the life of an average Pakistani?
It’s about time. Your chauffeur will be here soon to take you home. And on your way, you will certainly stop at at least one signal. At this point if you put your time away, take the Cuban cigar out of...
View Article