The Baloch deserve better treatmentBy: Ali Jan Maqsood on September 24, 2018Balochistan’s seeing a horrible living standard in the 21st century. The Baloch spend their lives in mountains – unaware of worldly luxuries – millions of whom are not censused in rural Balochistan. The Baloch go missing, and nobody takes notice. When I went to the Balochistan mountains with colleagues, I learned the people in these mountains did not care about anything else but food for … [Read more...] about The Baloch deserve better treatment
On dealing with narcissistsBy: Haneen Moosa on September 19, 2018Narcissists take excessive interest in themselves and manipulate people, playing mind games. They become a part of your life when you’re at the peak of your career and become your favourite person by helping and complimenting you, making you dependent on them. But narcissists take advantage of your dependence on them. They isolate you from the rest of the world as they become a close friend to … [Read more...] about On dealing with narcissists
Remembering Kulsoom NawazBy: Raza Ullah Khan on September 18, 2018On Tuesday, Sep. 11, Kulsoom Nawaz, the wife of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, passed away in London, battling throat cancer. In 1999, when Pervaiz Musharaf overthrew the Nawaz government, Kulsoom Nawaz, an icon of democracy, resisted the dictatorship. A photo circulating on social media showed her car getting lifted by a crane during a protest against the martial law … [Read more...] about Remembering Kulsoom Nawaz
Genetically modified foods harm massesBy: Haider Rifaat on September 18, 2018Have you ever wondered what’s in our food? The restaurants we dine in, the vegetables and nutritious-for-all containers we buy from our local stores? Food can be genetically modified to either increase or decrease its size. Healthy farm chickens are treated with chemical injections to double their size for mass consumption. Non-seasonal vegetables and fruits are also modified. Additionally, … [Read more...] about Genetically modified foods harm masses
Progressing slowly, with help of social mediaBy: Syed Muhammad Saim on September 17, 2018Social media allows us to engage with each other, giving us a sense of belonging. It's growing by the day, altering the dynamics of our society. However, many Pakistanis still don't use social media, and the views of social media users and non-users vary greatly. The induction and expulsion of Atif Mian from the Economic Advisory Council shows how popular sentiment on social media may differ … [Read more...] about Progressing slowly, with help of social media
Book review: “Governing the Ungovernable”By: Zahid Asghar on September 17, 2018The government system Pakistan inherited from British colonial rule is not only outdated but has deteriorated over time. Pakistan failed to transform from a conventional colonial bureaucracy to a creative one. The book, “Governing the Ungovernable,” by Dr. Ishrat Hussain points out flaws that led to the government’s fall. Hussain proposes a comprehensive reforms agenda for institutions ranging … [Read more...] about Book review: “Governing the Ungovernable”
Empowering women in Naya PakistanBy: Sidra Ayub on September 16, 2018With a desire for change, the PTI government wants to fulfill Pakistan’s vision of 2025, tied to commitment to the current United Nations’ Sustainability Development Goals. The narrative of improvement and sustainable development, however, seems to escape and diminish the very pressing need to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls that's stressed by UN’s Sustainable Development … [Read more...] about Empowering women in Naya Pakistan
Mast Qalandar: A visit to Shahbaz Qalandar’s shrineBy: Sanjay Mathrani on September 16, 2018 Decorated with Kashi tiles, silver and gold, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar’s shrine was built in 1356. From the shrine’s first gate to the main entrance, I lost myself in its spiritual presence. Though Qalandar, a Sufi saint and poet, was born in Maiwand in Afghanistan, his shrine is in Sehwan, a city located in the Jamshoro district of Sindh. People from different areas of Pakistan and other … [Read more...] about Mast Qalandar: A visit to Shahbaz Qalandar’s shrine
Breaking the shacklesBy: Syed Muhammad Saim on September 15, 2018 For the past two decades, we have become keen consumers of Indian dramas. All though the story boarding remains elementary and the theme of most of these dramas are refined to household struggle. However, there is one very interesting change that has occurred. Indian dramas have always shown women living a very domestic life which is how Indian society portray's the role of women. … [Read more...] about Breaking the shackles
Tando Soomro — visit to Sindh’s glorious model villageBy: M Sultan Dars on September 15, 2018Tando Soomro, a small town located some 15 kilometer from Tando Allahyar city of Sindh, is a versatile and model village, which is abode of different qualifies multiplied by its magnificent beauty. 'Tando' is a prefix used in names of many cities and towns of Sindh. For example, Tando Muhammad Khan, and Tando Allahyar etc. Historically, there has been a lot of debate; some researchers believes … [Read more...] about Tando Soomro — visit to Sindh’s glorious model village
