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He repented, forgive him and bring Mohammad Amir back!
At last some good news for Pakistan has come out of an International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting. Interim Chairman Najam Sethi has requested the ICC in their annual meeting in London to consider...
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If Twitter can have their site in Urdu, why can’t Facebook?
Since its inception in 2004, Facebook has been a revolution, an addiction, a maddening genius which took over websites like MySpace, Orkut, hi5 and revolutionized the dynamics of social interaction. To...
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The rishta rat-race that destroyed my friend’s life
They say if opportunity does not knock, build a door. Our society takes this philosophy a step further when it comes to marriage for women. If love does not knock of its own accord on our doors, they...
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Musharraf’s trial – a conflict of interest?
At the outset it is pertinent to state that I am not in favour of dictatorship and the interference of the armed forces in the affairs of the state. Having said that, the following is my assessment in...
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The smiling gardener
The house is the same but he’s not here. Why then is it that everywhere I turn, I feel his presence? The garden he worked so hard on day after day, month after month, blooms but his corner is empty. No...
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Ghanchakkar: A dark comedy in disguise!
The new movie, Ghanchakkar had driven me really and truly Ghanchakkar (confused) - up until I started writing this review! Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta and starring Emraan Hashmi, Vidya Balan and Namit...
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Operation bring back Mohammad Amir: Bad idea!
The summer of 2010 was indeed a horrifying one for the Pakistan cricket team and its fans all around the globe. Three Pakistani players were accused of falling prey to the evil of spot-fixing in the...
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Myth busting: The truth about Pakistan’s energy crisis
With the electronic media barely in its teens and social media barely out of pre-school, information is reaching us in all shapes: substantiated and unsubstantiated, actual and distorted. The media...
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‘How much did they pay you to defame Imran Khan and PTI?’
It seems The Express Tribune has done it again (see image above). Working on our Goebbels’ vendetta against all things Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, we have now attacked PTI Chairman Imran Khan while he's...
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‘Hijama Therapy’: The cups of cure
‘Hijama’ is derived from the word ‘hajm’ which means ‘sucking’. Cupping or Hijama is the process of applying cups at various points on the body to create a vacuum and then to suck the impure or harmful...
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Advice to Egypt: Don’t trust your Generals!
Yesterday was all about Egypt. News channels across the globe were thronged with surreal images of Tahrir Square. Millions celebrated the forceful ouster of President Morsi via fireworks, banners,...
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Pakistan will remain nuclear as long as India remains nuclear
It cannot be disputed that nuclear deterrence is the key strategic factor safeguarding Pakistan’s national security. May 28 is a day of pride for Pakistan and the celebration of this day refers to the...
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Summery treats: Beat the heat with some refreshing and tantalising drinks
Ah, the scorching heat of summer is here. It may be hot and humid, but one can't deny that it’s also the season of delicious, juicy fruits and vegetables. Watermelon, succulent mangoes, seedy falsa...
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Overlooked and underutilised: Fawad Alam deserves a comeback
Pakistan cricket is unfair business. In the heartless yet beautiful world of Pakistan cricket, certain players like Imran Farhat make comebacks after comebacks. On the other hand, a forgotten and...
View ArticleFATA? Is that where tribesmen are cannibals and women are slaves?
Over the years, the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan (FATA) have been a hot topic of discussion, but for all the wrong reasons. We, the tribal people, have been termed as ‘wild’ and...
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Online job hunting: The key to using LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a social networking site designed specifically for those in the corporate world. The goal of the site is to allow registered members to establish and document networks of people they know...
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All in a day’s work: The modern Pakistani (super) woman
If you are a woman who belongs to the circle of society that sees itself as urban and educated, you will most likely find yourself adequately qualified with a degree and then promptly married off...
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You will always be ‘home’, Pakistan
My heart has been aching since the past week. Day one: I unpacked my suitcases. Day two: I put away the laundry. Day three: I packed lunch for my kids. Day four and five flew by. But, it’s still there....
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Mandela without you, Africa will not be Africa
The world watches with bated breath as Nelson Mandela or Madiba, as he is fondly called, battles against his illness. The great leader redefined courage and freedom, proving that persistent effort is...
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‘Halal’ education in Pakistan: When piggy became Mickey
As certain words and concepts in English are out of their range of experience, my students, coming from an underprivileged background, find it difficult to understand or accept them. With English...
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