The white man’s privilegeon October 15, 2017An extreme act of violence gripped the world’s television screens on October 1st 2017, as Stephen Paddock, opened fire on over 22,000 concert-goers at a festival in Las Vegas; massacring 58 people and injuring another 489. Human life is precious, be it one or a hundred, but what caused ripples across the globe was the fact that this incident was the deadliest mass shooting in the history of the … [Read more...] about The white man’s privilege
Ramifications of Altafs tiradeon September 4, 2016Not many were fond of the out-of-tune voice of Altaf Hussain blaring from our television sets with the most nonsensical and irrelevant of songs during his harangues. Let us also not ignore the unwarranted fervent tirades. Nevertheless, many have always accepted him to be the leader of a prominent political party with a stream of followers despite his questionable political motives and strategies. … [Read more...] about Ramifications of Altafs tirade
Our twisted sense of honouron July 24, 2016The unfortunate murder of Qandeel Baloch is yet another addition to the long list of morbid events encapsulating our society. The social media sphere is replete with tweets and status updates discussing the legitimacy of the heinous reprisal committed against her. Clearly emerging from all these speculations is the outraged reaction of many to the moral decay that this society has fallen prey to. … [Read more...] about Our twisted sense of honour
Panama leaks and the Sharifson May 5, 2016The Panama leaks have jolted most parts of the world; evidently, Pakistan is no exception. The 11.5 million documents that have been leaked still thrive under the garb of mystery. While the issue of Panama leaks is ridden with questions, the answers to most lost in futility, it is no doubt that this topic has invoked a lot of rage within Pakistan. Opposing political parties, not surprisingly, are … [Read more...] about Panama leaks and the Sharifs
Liberalism and patriotismon September 21, 2015September 6, the Defence Day of Pakistan, has always been an important day for the populace of this country. It has been associated with paying tribute to the martyrs of the war that took place in 1965, those who sacrificed with their blood and lives rather than bowing down to the enemy. This year, the celebrations for Defence Day were of paramount glamour and scale on behalf of the government, … [Read more...] about Liberalism and patriotism
Capital punishment controversyon September 6, 2015The existence of the death penalty has been a bane of legal systems since time immemorial. Capital punishment dates back to the 18th century BC, when it was first inscripted on the stele of Hammurabi. It has from there on been in practice throughout the world. With changing times, countries around the world have opted to abolish the death penalty, limiting it to cases only where the ordainment of … [Read more...] about Capital punishment controversy
Airing food chains dirty laundryon August 19, 2015The recent mayhem caused by the forced closures, sealing of and fines imposed on top tier five-star hotels, restaurants and roadside eateries alike has stirred much controversy. It was after a long time that the public saw the government standing up to its oaths and responsibilities in at least this one instance. The newly appointed director of operations of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA), Ayesha … [Read more...] about Airing food chains dirty laundry
The not-so-subtle buns in townon July 28, 2015We have all seen the ‘fresh’ and audacious billboards for a fast food burger chain’s latest marketing campaign across Karachi and Lahore. The sheer boldness of the innuendos printed publicly in the most obscene of manners is definitely unexpected and surprising. No wonder it has caused many to bat an eyelash, especially the ulemas (clergy) who have launched an onslaught of … [Read more...] about The not-so-subtle buns in town
