The way we were on June 3, 2017Culture is a system of learned and shared values and meanings over the course of generations. Traditional and modern cultures, both function as ways of thinking, relating to people and to the environment. However, they differ in significant ways. Traditional culture is held together by relationships — immediate family, extended family, clan and tribe. Modern […]
Fear of the known on May 18, 2017Psychology is relevant to understanding and influencing politics. The essential elements in this regard include dynamics of change, behaviourist principles and techniques, metaphorical and emotional aspects of communication and the strategic use of language. Political headlines often provide opportunities to apply the psychological perspective. To an academic with liberal values, however, political angle involving race […]
Taking stock of Pakistans social problems on April 19, 2017 With China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the wings and a successive democratic government about to complete its term, it is difficult to imagine any doomsday scenario about the future of Pakistan. However, our economic, security, and socio religious challenges are such that we need to look beyond the immediate future and take […]
Women scorned on May 19, 2014Living is Pakistan is difficult. Those who can, have either left or are trying to leave. I do not blame them because I did the same. The Nawaz government is not bothered either since Mr Wani informed him of a NASA study. According to that, modern civilisation is heading for collapse within a matter of […]