Water conservation on October 2, 2018Water and its availability to the people of Pakistan is the most important national issue at this time. Nothing can survive without water and our previous governments have failed to effectively address the issue in the last 10 years. It is a matter of selecting priorities. What to choose? Perpetuation of personal power or serving […]
An irresponsible opposition on September 13, 2018The opposition parties, led by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and joined by the likes of Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman’s group and ‘Hamnaw’ protested and threatened to launch a campaign against the inclusion of Professor Atif Mian in the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) nominated by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). EAC was to find ways to improve and stabilise the […]
Emergence of the 3rd political force on September 4, 2018The long awaited ‘third force’ has successfully emerged. It has happened under the very dynamic leadership of Imran Khan. The nation has welcomed it wholeheartedly. Syed Pervez Musharraf repeatedly stressed the need of a ‘third force’ because of the ‘royal’ conduct of the two parties namely PML (N) and PPP. The democratic slogan was being […]
Where should the old go? on August 9, 2018It is fashionable in politics to talk about the youth, women, and children. In case of an accident it is reported that “49 persons died, there were 6 women and 2 children among them…”.The other 41 dead died as one should, and matter not. Unfortunately, the media has shown little ethics or responsibility. I am […]
Pakistan, the ‘Welfare State’ on July 29, 2018A dream we have seen for 70 years, a foundation laid by the Prophet (SAW), a vision given by Mohammad Ali Jinnah, whose implementation Imran Khan now promises, God bless him. Imran’s victory speech left many dumbstruck. He spoke from his heart. He was not like so many of our leaders who get hoarse calling […]
A look back at the media industry on July 1, 2018Television was formally introduced in Pakistan in 1964. Prior to that, Radio broadcasting was the only mass contact medium. In the past two decades, radio and particularly, television industry has rapidly grown. Now, there are countless TV networks. There has been a rumour that more TV licenses may be granted. After years of experience in […]
The Indian media invasion on May 25, 2018Physical and geographical borders are to be defended by the armed forces. Who defends invasion through media? PEMRA? No. It has been rendered helpless by legal rigmaroles and corruption. Ministry of Information? It is at the end of its tenure! ISPR? It is concerned, but can’t take direct action. So our cultural and intellectual borders […]
Tackling rape menace on April 20, 2018In February 2018, the tragic story of an under ten years old Zainab hit the headlines. Zainab was raped, murdered and thrown in a garbage dump in the city of Kasur. Civil society, media persons, almost every one, was shocked. In the media some were genuinely concerned and disturbed and many used it as a […]
Is Modi doing us a favour? on April 1, 2018Almost certainly not! Modi would not do us a favour to save his life. The recent happening that I am referring to you is clear from news in the Daily Times of 9 March 2018 page B5, which reads: ‘Modi appoints committee of scholars to prove Hindus are descended from India’s first inhabitants’. What he […]
70 Years of culture in Pakistan on March 17, 2018I have always wanted to share my observation and experience of Pakistan’s cultural evolution and trajectory, but due to certain life events and hectic nature of my routines, it took me a lot of time to narrate it. In 1947, the only issue was of physical survival. Those who to survived the bloody migration, needed […]