No more exploiting the domestic workers on February 10, 2019The rights of domestic workers in Punjab have long been a neglected one. They have been deprived of their fundamental rights and have been exploited by their owners. The wages paid to the domestic workers in the domestic households don’t commensurate with their work output. It is barely minimum and hardly fulfils the needs of […]
Let’s stand up for the protection of endangered animals in Pakistan on January 22, 2019It is utterly disappointing to know that about 90 species of mammals, reptiles and birds are approaching the critical stage of extinction in Pakistan. A few mammals sadly have been reported to vanish from the wildlife’s habitat, which includes tigers, deer, blackbucks, lions and Indian horned rhinoceros. It has been reported that a few other […]
RAIN on January 14, 2019I hear the sound of the rain Gently falling down the window pane I hear the sound of leaves drinking rain And the sound of trees in pain As they shed wet leaves on ground in the rain I hear rich leaves getting wet on the top Drop after drop It creates a mellifluous sound […]
The menace of kite-flying on January 11, 2019Basant is a renowned festival of the subcontinent, with its roots being immersed in history and among legends. Basant has always been celebrated in Punjab before its ban to welcome the spring season and to bid adieu to the winter season. It has always been a really vibrant and a colourful festival of Punjab, which […]
Joys of gardening on January 6, 2019Gardening is a joyous activity, which immerses one in a vast aura of nature. Engaging in gardening reaps several benefits both for an amateur gardener as well as for a gardening expert. The health benefits are enormous; which comprise firstly improvement of general dietary health by indulging in kitchen gardening at one’s home gardens. The […]
The need to improve Pakistan’s tourism industry on December 27, 2018Pakistan has been bestowed with rich scenic beauty comprising of snow-capped and high-rise mountains in Gilgit Baltistan, Chitral, Naran and Kaghan valleys. The lush green Neelam Valley of Azad Kashmir, rocky hills and mountainous ranges of Balochistan, pacifying and accessible beaches of Karachi and Gawadar, and plains of Punjab set a unique topography of the […]
Change on November 30, 2018Seasons and weathers come and vanish Landscapes and sceneries replenish None would remain the same In this transitory world’s game We all are due for change Change can lead us to cry Change can force us to try Change can make us laugh Change is as inevitable as death Change is the only constant in […]
Importance of work-life balance on October 9, 2018Work-life balance in today’s contemporary fast-paced world is becoming increasingly difficult as reliance on technology and social media is accelerating. It is deemed to be a routine norm to read news, check emails, respond to clients’ messages and calls as well as work on the laptop on the weekends while sitting amidst family members. It […]
Autumn time on September 25, 2018The breeze is gradually beckoning autumn games Inside the gardens and through the lanes, Pouring into and whirling round All the leaves colored orange, red and brown Surging through each swaying tree, Shaking and letting apples fall till they are free. Gusting conkers until they drop And open broad and wide with a scratchy pop […]
Autumn Time on September 18, 2018The breeze is gradually beckoning autumn games Inside the gardens and through the lanes, Pouring into and whirling round All the leaves colored orange, red and brown Surging through each swaying tree, Shaking and letting apples fall till they are free. Gusting conkers until they drop And open broad and wide with a scratchy pop […]