Hunza’s forgotten link to China on July 27, 2018The socio-political and economic relations between Hunza and China have a long history due to geographical proximity, and role of Hunza as a gateway to the Indian Ocean for the ancient Silk Road, Karakorum Highway (KKH) and China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Historically, the opening of the Silk Road across the region not only developed […]
Nature, spirituality, self and suicide on March 20, 2018According to World Health Organisation (WHO), approximately 800,000 people commit suicide every year, which is one person every 40 seconds. The person who kills him/herself shatters and affects the lives of at least six people directly or indirectly. According to experts’ findings, depression that is untreated, undiagnosed, or ineffectively treated is the number one cause […]
Leadership matters — Jinnah and Mao on January 5, 2018One hundred and forty two years have passed since Jinnah was born, on December 25. As is usually the case here in Pakistan the day was full of 24-hour-only patriotism and generally heightened emotions. The media, for its part, spearheaded debates surrounding both Jinnah the ideologue and Jinnah the man. As per tradition, the country […]
Power elite and human trafficking on December 18, 2016Domestic trafficking of young girls and children has not only became a major contributor to organised sexual abuse but also a very profitable business in Pakistan. Exploitation and sexual abuse of young girls and children is rampant. To make matters worse, the power elite is involved in this heinous activity, directly or indirectly. An appalling […]