The annual “Chillum Joshi” festival comes to its endBy: Mansoor Ali on May 18, 2019The “Chillum Joshi” festival came to its end after it was celebrated with joy and full freedom by the people of the beautiful valley called “Kailash” and there were hundreds of tourists among the people who attended and enjoyed this beautiful festival.Talking about this festival a local resident of Kailash said, “We celebrate and enjoy this beautiful festival annually so that to welcome … [Read more...] about The annual “Chillum Joshi” festival comes to its end
Filmmaker seeking support for “Kabaddi, “Kushti through DIFF documentaryBy: Mansoor Ali on May 14, 2019Kabaddi and Kushti are the Asian Forms of wrestling which are very popular in Indo-Pak sub-continent over the centuries. In Pakistan, there are annual Kabaddi and Kushti formal matches arranged at different levels, especially at Punjab and some regions of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.The Gujranwala district of Punjab is considered as the main hub of sports like these and it has produced … [Read more...] about Filmmaker seeking support for “Kabaddi, “Kushti through DIFF documentary
Shahid Afridi forbids his daughters from outdoor sportsBy: Zaresh Ernest on May 9, 2019The ardent Pakistani spinner, Shahid Afridi recently launched his biography ‘Game Changer’ which unleashed many well-kept secrets of the Pakistani cricket fraternity. The 44-year-old cricketer who announced his retirement from international cricket in mid-2018 launched his book on April 30, 2019.Khan’s book talks about his rags to riches story, 23 years cricket career, some dirty dark secrets … [Read more...] about Shahid Afridi forbids his daughters from outdoor sports
Cockfighting — a cruel but popular activity in Khyber PakhtunkhwaBy: Mansoor Ali on May 8, 2019The shining sun was at its peak and the whole village including animals was on a long rest as the summer came across as hot and humid. The streets of the village were silent and empty and it seemed like there were no humans living there. As I passed the village and covered some distance, I saw a huge number of people with different ages shouting, jumping and clapping with joy where a majority of … [Read more...] about Cockfighting — a cruel but popular activity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The Bulge Under The Rug: On the Repression and Mutation of ShameBy: Zahra Haider on May 2, 2019Shame and violence are natural emotions that have always gone hand-in-hand. Nearly two decades ago, as a young child, I recall the first time I witnessed and learned how shame manifests into violence, in the physical and verbal abuse my father would impose upon my mother. (My father would impose his cowardice, not to be mistaken for strength). Once my anxious seven-year-old self had calmed down … [Read more...] about The Bulge Under The Rug: On the Repression and Mutation of Shame
The lone warrior from the transgender community in KPBy: Mansoor Ali on April 30, 2019Inza Shah, a human rights activist for the transgender community who is based in Mardan city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is catapulted as a hope for the whole transgender community that is essentially voiceless and cannot speak up for their very basic rights.According to Inza Shah, there are more than 300 members of the transgender community in her contact and yet she is the only one who is … [Read more...] about The lone warrior from the transgender community in KP
Bilawal reignites Imran vs Edhi controversyBy: Web Desk on April 25, 2019Prime Minister Imran Khan and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari have been engaged in a heated exchange of words after PM tried to insult Bilawal using sexism as a tool. Bilawal posted an old video of Abdul Sattar Edhi exposing Imran Khan and his ‘facilitators’.The interviewer of a private news channel had questioned late Abdul Sattar Edhi about why he had allegedly … [Read more...] about Bilawal reignites Imran vs Edhi controversy
Pakistani Players to Watch-out for in World CupBy: Muhammad Mujahid Tanveer on April 25, 2019The Green Shirts will be entering the World Cup with a well-balanced squad. Many experts have deemed Pakistan as the favorites to lift the trophy at the 2019 World Cup given the strong record Pakistan possess in the UK. The confidence in Pakistan’s cricket team came after they won champions trophy 2017. They warned other teams that you just can’t take Pakistan lightly.A lot will be at stake … [Read more...] about Pakistani Players to Watch-out for in World Cup
Gross misconduct of doctorsBy: Afaque Ahmed on April 25, 2019“With an MBBS degree of five years, one year course on medical ethics for doctors to be taught a sense of humanity, social norms and moral ethics must be scheduled.” An ordinary man with tens of hundreds of people supporting him by raising the same concern on social media, in the wake of a recent demise which was caused by doctors negligence, of Nashwa, an infant of around nine months. It's not … [Read more...] about Gross misconduct of doctors
Sabeen Mahmud remembered on her fourth death anniversaryBy: Web Desk on April 24, 2019The fourth death anniversary of Sabeen Mahmud, a prominent peace activist and director of The Second Floor (T2F) was observed across the country by members of the civil society and activist community.Sabeen Mahmud was shot dead in Karachi on April 24,2015 while she was heading home after hosting a seminar at T2F .Sabeen was eulogized toady as a fearless advocate for human rights by those … [Read more...] about Sabeen Mahmud remembered on her fourth death anniversary
