What does the word ‘unknown’ mean to a democrat in Pakistan?By: Asif Mahsud on April 18, 2018The word 'unknown' is normally attributed to something about which one doesn't know anything. But here in our part of the land. It connotes different meanings. It means the hidden forces that handle the strings of everything within the premises of the state. The term 'everything' could mean anything from politics, social life and education to policy making etc. Now let's see in the context of … [Read more...] about What does the word ‘unknown’ mean to a democrat in Pakistan?
Ethics and warBy: Marium Uddin on April 17, 2018The Syrian war has quite recently gotten ugly; as incomprehensible as that seems to be. For one week onwards from the lethal chlorine gas assault on the city of Douma — for which the West accuses the Assad administration, another coalition of the eager has acted as one and singularly. The US, Britain, and France have led composed strikes on speculated synthetic weapons locales in the nation. … [Read more...] about Ethics and war
In the line of cigarettes: Mehwish Hayat’s smoking picture sparks social media outrageBy: Eeshah Omer on April 17, 2018There was a man who once said to me: "Tum aik acchi family sai belong karti hou, cigarette peena bandd kar dou." Coming from a truly patriarchal society, this line brings me to the assertion of the male chauvinist: "Women ought to obey men". Now, this man also singlehandedly gives us reason to believe that "women are less intelligent than men." And though, this reason may be evident enough to draw … [Read more...] about In the line of cigarettes: Mehwish Hayat’s smoking picture sparks social media outrage
Balochistan’s failing education systemBy: Ali Jan Maqsood on April 17, 2018Education is the basic need for the development of any society and a lack of it causes backwardness, ignorance and among various other problems. The basic purpose of education is to instill the idea of being good and making everyone look good among the learners. Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan geographically, covering 45% of the national territory. However, the educational … [Read more...] about Balochistan’s failing education system
Who were Ashab-al-Rass and where did they live?By: Syed Mudassar Jawad on April 17, 2018In Quran, Allah said “And Ad, Tamood, the people of Rass and many generations between them? For everyone, we set a similitude and each destroyed utterly (Chapter 25 “Al-Furqan” Verses 38-39). Next in chapter 50, “Qaf”, Allah said, “Before them, the people of Noh rejected the people of Rass and Tamood, Ad and Pharaoh and the brethren of Lot and the dwellers of the Al-Aikah and the people of Tubba. … [Read more...] about Who were Ashab-al-Rass and where did they live?
A list of things your ex didn’t say to you but should’veBy: Eeshah Omer on April 16, 2018This is the umpteenth time I'm exploring my incredulous lack of curiosity following the unexpected collapse of a budding love affair, and before someone comes across my intimate rampage of feeling things rather deeply, labeling it as plain 'sexist', let me tell you how and why the boys I have dated and who've eventually left come running back their guns around a year or two (even a decade) later, … [Read more...] about A list of things your ex didn’t say to you but should’ve
Ghost schools of BalochistanBy: Ali Jan Maqsood on April 16, 2018AQ Peeri, a high school student in village Hirronk, describes how his teacher T. Ali enters the class with his cell phone in hand. Fifteen minutes later, he sits down and starts a short conversation with one student. His mobile phone rings again and he goes outside to attend it. He comes back after five minutes and says: “Ady mai deek be mara nelet. Bare yak gappe Kant. Bachaka soor makane, na … [Read more...] about Ghost schools of Balochistan
For three decades Kanizan has been on the brink of death, you can save her from being hangedBy: Shamila Ghyas on April 16, 2018It was in 2016 when the late Sher Muhammad wrote a letter to the President, beseeching him to pardon his daughter who was on death row. Kanizan Bibi lost her mother at a very young age and started working as a housemaid at the wealthy landowner, Muhammad Khan’s house in order to make ends meet. She took care of the family’s children as if they were her own kids. One day, the children and … [Read more...] about For three decades Kanizan has been on the brink of death, you can save her from being hanged
Dear social media user, please take careBy: Rana Mohsin Ali on April 16, 2018“If you are not paying for the product, you are the product”. Or so the saying goes. Free social media apps have nothing to “lol” about. Have we ever wondered why these appsare free for us? Most of us believe that these companies are so generous that theysimply create these social websites and social networking apps like Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat, LinkedIn, and allow us to use them for … [Read more...] about Dear social media user, please take care
Afghan war, a zero-sum game for the USBy: Tariq Rahim on April 15, 2018Situation in Afghanistan is getting worse with the latest wave of attacks. These attacks have killed dozens of people and injured hundreds. This is evident of US failures in Afghanistan and militants’ success of getting strong foothold even after 16 years of war. The resurgence of terrorists and their coordinated attacks are very alarming for peace in Afghanistan. With the announcement of Trump’s … [Read more...] about Afghan war, a zero-sum game for the US
