Reminiscing Sacrifices of 1965 Heroes on September 9, 2023A few days ago, Pakistan celebrated its Defence Day. Every year, September 6 commemorates our defence forces’ glory, excellence, bravery, wisdom, and sacrifice. It is a day to attribute the sons of the soil and the whole generation that gave us an independent, sovereign, and empowered Pakistan. It is a day to remember the war […]
Urban Flooding on August 5, 2023On 6 July 2023, in its Flood Management Conference, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) gave a wake-up call to the key stakeholders regarding the risk of urban flooding in all major cities of Pakistan. This monsoon season, Lahore has already witnessed one of its worst urban floods, causing economic and infrastructural damage. Karachi, Islamabad, […]
Mentally ill and drugged people of Anarkali on September 16, 2019Anarkali is one of the oldest markets of Lahore. It is the place where celebrities, laureates, bureaucrats and many men of recognition spent their golden time. It is the epitome of the culture of Lahore. It is the place that connects multiple government offices, universities, hospitals, high court, and museum. The most important fact is […]
The brokers of religion on March 17, 2018For centuries, Lahore has been the abode of saints and monks. This city is full of shrines and graves of these spiritual people. Whether it is the graveyard or the corner of a busy road, one can find small, dome-shaped tombs illuminating from oil lamps of clay. It is not the flame of these lamps […]
Why didn’t the Muslims choose a ‘Maulana’ as the founding father of Pakistan? on December 20, 2017The amendment in the constitution of Pakistan regarding Khatam-e-Nabuwat (SAW)roused the sentiments of many in Pakistan. So the government decided to restore the clause in its previous form. The people of Pakistan are quite sensitive about their religion. They can tolerate the injustice done by the government and corrupt politicians but a slight change in […]
Mastermind — power, politics and the guru from Taxila on October 20, 2017He wanted to stretch his wings and nestle on the peak of glory. He was born on earth but his desires touched the blanket of sky. Freedom was his basic right, but he couldn’t breathe freely in his native land. A monarch whose sole objective was to accumulate wealth ruled him, and he could not […]
Where should I go? on October 1, 2017Dear Nation! (The radio speaks) Your land is in danger, The enemies are ready To pull the trigger, But bullet for bullet And two dead for one, We will fight Till we won. The same story was told To a ten years old, Living in my neighbour Across the border, Both were we frightened […]
The artist who changed the world on September 5, 2017He wanted to be a painter. So he painted the bloodiest painting in history: a painting in which the scorched skull of an infant found itself buried in the underarm of his dead mother; a painting that questioned the existence of God and humanity; a painting that put Satan to shame. His canvas displayed all […]
Poppy on August 17, 2017It was a desert that seemed like a hell The air was filled with a pungent smell Small pebbles spread on the ground I was alone, no one around Tired and thirsty I sat on the ground Gave a glance to the mounds, As I put my palm on the dust There was something on […]