The moments that wereA moment could be interpreted as just an insignificant, transient period in time but, in its meaning, substance and relevance, it could transcend a whole expanse of life. The significance of this one...
The PM’s address to the nationI was completely bowled over by the emphasis Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan laid on serving the deprived and oppressed sections of Pakistani society. There was nothing with which I disagreed. If he an...
Congo virusSir: As always, whenever Eid-ul-Azha is around the corner, Congo virus rears its ugly head in our country. The most recent case emerged in Karachi yesterday, bringing this year’s toll to a total of ni...
India-Bangladesh friendshipDuring his visit to Bangladesh, India’s Prime Minister Modi presented a mega-portrait of the surrender of Pakistani troops to Prime Minister Hasina. They agreed to set up a museum of memorabilia to re...
Southern districts of KPSir: Southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are considered the most backward areas of the province. They are comprised of Kark, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank and Dikhan. The world is progressing da...
Chaos at Lahore AirportSir: I had the unfortunate experience to fly into Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport just before midnight last Sunday. The state of mismanagement hits hard as soon as you exit the arrival con...
PTI vs social mediaSir: Social media has long been Imran Khan and the PTI’s most potent weapon, until recently, as it was used to challenge the new Prime Minister and his party as well. Imran Ali Shah’s incident created...
The rise of socialism in the United StatesThe American electoral field is witnessing a Leftward shift not seen in at least the past four decades. Bernie Sanders’ 2016 bid for president on the Democratic Party ticket sent shock waves throughou...
Maligning before NABbingIn the recent past, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), the anti-corruption watchdog, has been very active and some of the work it has done deserves applause. But the horse seems to be out of contro...
Patriarchy and mental healthReports indicate that suicidal patients in Pakistan are predominantly married women, who cite the source of their struggles as conflict with the husband (80%) and conflict with the in-laws (43%). Dome...