The denotation of pain experienced by the family of arrested social media activist, Hayat Preghal, can only truly be fathomed if one meets them. If one could eavesdrop on the minds of his children, only then could one conceive the pain they experience. Indeed, their melancholy can’t be expressed in words. All we can do […]
Ali Wazir and Mohsin Dawar: the unsung heroes of FATA
In the recently concluded elections two young independent representatives, Ali Wazir&MohsinDawar, have been elected from South and North Waziristan, in NA-50 & NA-48 respectively. These two representatives have run from pillar to post in order to succeed in these elections. If anyone among the elected representatives across the country can claim to have purely succeeded […]
Imran Khan’s speech forces one to hope
One can rate Imran Khan’s speech as one of the many historical speeches we Pakistanis have heard. He touched upon every issue that is worth shedding light on. These issues ranged from domestic fissures to international conundrums, which we as a nation are being confronted with. Through his victory speech,Imran Khan ensured that he’s capable […]
Finally, a civilised politician
Election campaigns in the developing world remain fraught with mudslinging, street metaphors and insults. It is this kind of behaviour from politicians which demoralises youngsters who aspire to become politicians. Luckily, Pakistan has found a decent future leader in Jibran Nasir. Muhammad Jibran Nasir is a young gun with immense potential. He has changed the […]
Rao’s bail is a slap on the face of justice
With Rao Anwar being released on bail, we as a nation have put to shame another father. We have showed underprivileged sections that laws only apply to them. The killer in question has a vital role in Naqeeb’s murder as per the Supreme Court. This view is backed by two separate reports. Similarly, the counter-terrorism […]
Lessons from Haroon Bilour’s martyrdom
It seems the more tears you shed over the Martyrdom of Haroon Bilour, the deeper the wound gets. The more one tries to console victim’s family, the more agony they feel. The more one musters the courage to spill the beans about the reality in this country, the more you feel afraid. Despite having massacred […]
Developing critical thinking in children
Critical thinking is integral to children’s mental growth as it makes them differentiate right from wrong. It enables them to remain clear, accurate and relevant while mulling over an issue. In other words, it leads a child to be logical and substantive in life. A renowned American child consultant Ellen Galinsky included critical thinking as […]
Are they electable candidates or migratory birds?
From the look of things in Pakistan’s political landscape, one feels that the whole state has become a market where loyalties are put on sale. From every nook and corner, defectors are sprouting out with a certain price tag on their backs. These political heavy-weights are busy in bargaining with different political parties as elections […]
Pakistan’s education crisis – failing with flying colours
Education assists a person in developing their mental faculties in a way that they become capable of handling life’s complications conveniently. It creates the capacity in an individual to comprehend the phenomena of the world. Furthermore, it enables them to go through the experiences of life elatedly. Education equips people with the needed skills and […]
PTI’s ‘hand-me-down’ electable candidates and status quo 2.0
Currently, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) mirrors the image of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)and Pakistan Muslim League- Noon(PML-N) as it has been flooded with electable candidates from both the status-quo parties. The electoral list of final candidates for some 173 odd constituencies mainly consists of defectors. Its own ideological workers are awarded just 25seats in a recently […]