The ‘Other’ Women, Tax Morale Etc. on May 19, 2022Tax morale is influenced by social norms, evasion methods, vision, and the mindset of the leadership. It remains imperative for the governments to address matters of gender differences and discrimination in the governance systems, including their tax systems. Pakistani women have significantly higher tax morale than men, but their attitudes towards tax compliance “drastically worsen […]
Mothers — Some Alternative Views on May 12, 2022Pompous and portentous advertising on Mother’s Day over the years has been successfully and shamelessly commercialised. The normalisation of such materialism is disgraceful. The debauched and deceitful are more often treasured than being detested. The smart work and the influential network of multiple and multilevel players with the required material resources and skills, motherhood brands, […]
“Happy” International Worker’s Day on May 2, 2022Trivialising anybody’s trouble is not only unjust but callous too. Enigmatically life obliges even good people many a time to prioritise the plight. For instance, doctors have to triage in certain situations in the medical profession. The irony of life is endless perhaps. As a young child, I recall the crowded Chaand Raat in the […]
Soul searching in Post-truth Pakistan on April 13, 2022Right now, Pakistan is going through rapid shifts in politics, parliamentary democracy, and power shows. As an ordinary citizen and single nationality holder, who also loves this land unconditionally, I want to share some of my observations and opinions. I speak from a position of strength and actual experiences as well. I have a demonstrated […]
“Missing Pakistani Biharis” on December 21, 2021In this imbalanced world, we have unequal shares of justice, joy, and jeopardy without much convincing rationality. Many concede due to their belief in Divine Distribution. Abusive powers bow out to many others. This mirrors either their helplessness or a diplomatic knack. Some slip-ups that could support professional flops in the industry called social development […]
All for Mental Health Care? on October 6, 2021This year, Mental Health Day (October 10) is being celebrated by the World Health Organisation under the banner of “Mental Health Care for all: Let’s Make it a Reality.” The official theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is “Mental Health in an Unequal World.” Stable mental health is not merely the absence […]
Health, Junk Food and Corporate Interests on September 29, 2021Health has emerged as the new wealth along with the new normal in prevailing pandemic times. An essential reminder that a common-sense-related priority has been brought to our collective consciousness quite ironically. Yet, embracing the concept of health in its actual dimensions, as detailed by the definition of the World Health Organisation, is still a […]
Safety of Women and Sanity of the Society on August 21, 2021Violence against women, girls and children (VAWGC) is globally prevalent. At times, overtly or covertly, it is politically orchestrated and endorsed in the name of culture, faith and national interest. This violence is committed in different forms at family, community and state levels. According to the data sources from organization such as UN, this global […]
#You #Me #…SoWhat? on July 28, 2021What could be the psychological state of all women that are aware, urban, modern and, in actuality, survivors of violence but cannot dare to go to a police station, hire a lawyer or even think of a nerve-wracking court proceeding? What about those who decide to not tell their stories for the safety of their […]
The agenda health and Pakistan on April 6, 2021The current pandemic of COVID 19 is still unfolding not only its own mutations but several other pandemics of inequalities too. Multi-level and multi-faceted challenges are integrated in the health systems of all countries. As a part of its commitment to the agenda 2030, achieving the Universal Health Coverage with its 16 indicators is a […]