Pakistan’s adrenaline fuelled judiciaryMedical science tells us that the hormone known as adrenaline is released inside an animal’s body in response to fear, anxiety or excitement. What is more interesting is that the hormone is secreted a...
Remembering the victims of FGMFebruary 6 has been declared the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation by the United Nations (UN). The eradication of this horrific practice is one of the goals the UN want...
Selective accountability must endMuch of Pakistan’s political history has been characterised by the power game of revenge and vendetta through military coups or judicial coups. Whenever a political party is made a victim of this pers...
Oversized schoolbagsSir: Carrying heavy school bags has been proven to be very hazardous for the health of children. Today a growing number of children are suffering from back deformities because of the weight of the bag...
Managing the homeSir: In recent decades, we have seen our society’s women progressing outside the home while domestic concerns are dealt with by servants and household electronics. Working women, particularly the upco...
NIP’s stipendThe National Internship Program (NIP) hasn’t paid its internees since last three months. I am living in a rented house and like so many other internees, it has now become increasingly difficult to man...
Focus on health sectorSir: Recently Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Mian Shahbaz Sharif reiterated that Punjab’s provincial government is focusing on ensuring improvement in healthcare through the provision of funds. He did so...
Cooperation neededSir: Afghanistan has seen a new wave of terrorism in recent days that has shaken the country to its core, despite the fact that it has already been ravaged by years of conflict. Shockingly, almost 130...
Women’s emancipationSir: As a result of the stifling patriarchal society we live in, there are a multitude of issues women in this country face on a daily basis. Yet, if anyone tries to talk about issues related to women...