In civilised countries, political parties contest elections on the basis of their manifestos and future plans for their homeland. However, in Pakistan, it’s more about slinging insults at each other. These days everyone is pretending to be a political analyst and talking about the pre-election scenario. However, what we should be doing is mulling over […]
Pakistan’s water crisis
A number of South Asian countries have been faced with water issues but Pakistan has been affected the most. The nation is currently confronted with a serious water crisis. This becomes even more clear when we consider that at the time of independence, Pakistan had almost 5,000 cubic metres of water per person, a number […]
The Wana tragedy
A horrifying incident took place in Wana, Waziristan yesterday. Members of the Waziristan Peace Committee killed four and injured 30 Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) workers. This took place when a peace committee member of the Waziristan area tried to seize PTM leader Ali Wazir’s petrol pump. Since he was a pro-people leader, the people came […]
Who controls the PTM?
The recent commencement of dialogue between the Pakistani government and the Pakhtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) has laid to rest all baseless accusations against the movement. These allegations were levelled by certain talk-show hosts and anchors in the mainstream media. Despite their allegations being proven false and the government accepting PTM’s demands, these hosts and anchors […]
Rao, the pampered murderer
It wouldn’t be wrong to call Rao Anwar a racially motivated killer. After all, the majority of the victims of his ‘encounters’ were Pakhtuns and Mohajirs. When people belonging to certain communities are targeted by an individual repeatedly, malice is bound to exist in that individual’s heart and mind. The protocol this cold blooded murderer […]
What is Manzoorism?
‘Manzoorism is the philosophy of hearkening the sobs and sighs of deprived ones. Manzoorism means honouring the tears of widows and orphans. Manzoorism is the manifestation of true Pakhtunwali. Manzoorism is about ensuring equality and standing accountable the unaccountable. Manzoorism is about not letting institutions overstep their boundaries. Manzoorism is the name of struggle for […]
Religion in Modi’s India
India has served as an example for the liberals owing to its secular constitution which negates the idea of a single state religion. The Indian constitution propagates the concept of inclusiveness, but the incumbent government of Narendra Modi is bent on fanning Hindutva ideology. The latter is averse to the view of adjusting any other […]
Lesser known facts about FCR
The Frontier Crime Regulation (FCR) is an amended form of the Murderous Outrages Regulation (MOR), which was introduced by the British Empire to the Pakhtun dominated areas of Afghanistan (MOR laws were put into effect in various parts of the British Empire, including parts outside the Subcontinent). The MOR laws were introduced by the British […]
Purpose of Life
Most of us cannot decipher till our last breath the purpose of our existence or what is the objective behind our creation. It’s mainly because all our lives we remain engaged in making both ends meet. And amidst we fail to realise the purpose of our lives. However, the aim is to discuss this topic […]
Manzoor Pashteen and political pygmies
Manzoor Ahmad Pashteen, a 26-year-old youngster, is leading country’s biggest movement demanding equal rights for his community and all the oppressed people of the state. He became a popular figure in no time, garnering a massive following. The fact can be cross-checked from the numbers in his rallies and the video views of his addresses, […]