Gulmina Bilal Ahmad

“I know that my brother will not come back with the arrest of the killers, but this process of taking innocent lives must come to a stop.” This was Barrister Aman Ullah’s brother, talking to the media after the death of his brother, the young barrister and principal of the Law College of Quetta. Sadly, […]

Absar Alam, the head of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) is back in the news with his latest statement in which he blamed media for murdering the social media celebrity, Qandeel Baloch. I know that Mr Alam’s point of view is also shared by many in this country and, of course, everyone is entitled […]

When her real name and identity was revealed on the mainstream media, I had started to feel worried about her safety, and then it happened. Perhaps, sooner than expected, Qandeel Baloch was murdered. Not by anyone else, but by her own brother, and yet again in the name of honour. It was too insensitive of […]

Edhi is a household name in Pakistan, and everywhere in the world where Pakistanis reside. These Pakistanis whether home or abroad are also the main contributors to the Edhi Foundation, which spends millions of rupees every year on the downtrodden, destitute women, orphans and everyone or anyone who needs help. All of us are well […]

We as a nation are virulently dependent on religious advice irrespective of the nature of the affair. Just like Zubaida Apa has a solution for every household problem, our ulema can also provide you with a fatwa (religious decree) for all your religious, or even not-so-religious problems. Sadly, but the highest office that advises the […]

The total public health expenditure as percentage of GDP during the fiscal year 2016 has been increased to 0.45 from last year’s 0.42 percent. As a result the private sector steps in to fill the gap, which is one the reasons whythe healthcare provision has become one of the most profitable businesses in the country. […]

Old age homes are shelters for the elderly people either run by government, private sector or NGOs. The kind of facilities offered by each old age home also varies to a great degree. Just like guesthouses and hotels, some cater to the needs of rich offering every possible service, while others are in bad shape. […]

  The news about the formation of the Joint Intelligence Directorate (JID) under the auspices of the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) is a welcome revelation for many of us. Finally, the long-awaited step has been taken, and all credit goes to the accomplished coordinator of the NACTA, Ahsan Ghani, who worked tirelessly to bring […]

A few days ago, some likeminded friends and I were discussing the current security situation of the country. One of the friends was being too optimistic, and was arguing that security forces have uprooted terrorists’ networks, and the possibility of a large attack has diminished significantly. Without disagreeing with him completely, I pointed towards the […]

Teen years are perhaps the best and most carefree time of our lives. We tend to stick to the memories of our teenage lives, which include our friends, favourite places and everything else that reminds us of our teen years. But sadly, not everyone is fortunate to have had a period of teenage like that. […]