Mightier than the Pen or the SwordThere was a time when, across the country, women like Asma Jahangir, my mother (Madeeha Gauhar) and scores of others crusaded against chauvinistic dictators. They fought fist for fist against bloodthi...
Feminism, empowerment and misogynyWomen in large numbers, as well as men, participated in this year's Aurat March held across the country to mark International Women's Day. This year, the rally was extended to more cities including La...
Charter of Democracy and political stabilityThe political stability for the progress of a country needs no emphasis. With frequent changes in the government policies relating to finance, foreign affairs, security, interior, education etc. are r...
New Zealand attackSir: The attack on Muslims in New Zealand was shocking for all. And that made all humanity dejected and strongly condemned. But what has made me depress that some quarters in the world are stressing t...
Rising cardiac arrestsSir: Various studies reveal that 30 to 40 percent of deaths in Pakistan are due to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) that claim over 200,000 lives every year in our country. There are a number of risk fac...
Child labour in PakistanSir: Child labour in Pakistan is based upon poverty, illiteracy, joblessness and drug-usage. Mostly orphan children are forced to have child labour. Poverty is playing a major role in higher rate chil...
Greenline projectSir: The federal government-funded Green Line Bus Rapid Transit Project is way past its deadline. It should be completed in 2019 now it shows no signs of nearing completion. The main reason for the de...