Remembering my father – who fought bravely By: Ilsa Chaudhry on November 9, 2022My father was a warrior, a self-made man. He left Pakistan to pursue his dreams when he was 16 years old, he completed his studies in London and become the most successful businessman in his family. He was the epitome of high integrity. He was an inspiration to his entire village, his cousins, and his […]
Noor Muqaddam to Sarah Inam – Never ending gruesome tales of gender violence By: Aleezeh Fatimah Hashmi on November 2, 2022“A wound that had not healed but which I feared was only getting worse. I ached for his ache, I prayed that he would find the peace he was yearning for.” Sarah Inam, 39 years old bright, beautiful, full-of-life woman, deluded to “heal,” a broken man wrote the aforementioned phrases on her Instagram for the […]
SSP Traffic Dr. Syed Mustafa Tanveer (Pakistan Police Medal Recipient) interview with Daily Times By: Muhammad Nasir Butt on October 24, 2022SSP Traffic Islamabad Dr. Syed Mustafa Tanveer who recently received Highest Police Award Pakistan Police Medal for his Bravery and Professionalism answering the question about Such Courage said: as a Police Officer my main responsibility is to Protect not only people’s lives but also their Property and dignity. Allah keeps responsibility of those to himself […]
The Cry of the Poor: Will Anyone Listen? By: Muhammad Adnan on October 18, 2022With the economy of Pakistan being on a roller coaster this past year, it’s no wonder that people, even at the upper-middle level, are feeling financially challenged. Fuel/electricity prices have gone up significantly and the recent floods have only made things worse – making life harder for everyone! There’s little hope for Pakistan right now. […]
Journalism in the age of mobile media By: Muhammad Adnan on October 18, 2022The idea of what it means to be a journalist has been transformed by technology. Audio-visual innovations have changed how journalists think about their routine work and professional practices. Today’s journalists are equipped with “smartphone cameras” that allow for instant recording; internet access via smartphones or tablets, which enables easy file sharing across different platforms; […]
Flood-hit pregnant woman Aabida and relief camp Umerkot By: Sanjay Mathrani on September 15, 2022Umerkot (September 15, 2022): Flood-hit pregnant woman Aabida and relief camp Umerkot. A combination of unprecedented rainfall and melting glaciers has inundated a huge swath of Sindh in recent weeks. Apart from dengue, diarrhea and conjunctivitis, another pressing problem that flood-affected people are facing is lack of medical facilities for pregnant women and their newborn […]
How Data Mapping can Effectuate Flood Remediation in Pakistan By: Wajiha Imtiaz on September 1, 2022What is FloodLight, exactly? Mahwish Khan, Director of Communications at Code for Pakistan CfP answers my question –: “FloodLight is a crowdsourcing initiative where we’re plotting out information related to flood activity on a map so that those who need help can easily find it, and those who want to help can connect with others […]
The Plight of women journalists in Pakistan By: Muhammad Adnan on August 24, 2022We live in a gendered world. It affects everything around us, including our professions and the manner in which one is treated within the profession as well. It is all pervasive and present everywhere. Gender pay gap, gender bias-ness, and unfair treatment of employees of various genders are issues rampant in South Asia. The condition […]
Game On! Green On! By: Dr Hiba Tohid on August 15, 2022 Game On! Green On! As Arshad Nadeem’s javelin crossed the 90m mark and the Pakistani flag hoisted a top in silent pride, the nation gushed in green glory! The athletes’ performance at the CWG 2022 brought salvage to a nation in suffering. It has been a welcome change amidst the current economic and political […]
How long Entrepreneur should wait before closing the business By: Yahya Mir on August 15, 2022 Beginning a business can be tremendously challenging. Regrettably, a lot of people fail to acknowledge their dreams and eventually have to shut down. But neither do people anticipate it nor they are ever truly prepared for it. However, it is essential to understand how long an owner should stay before closing an enterprise. While every […]