Regulating social media or curbing dissent on February 26, 2020With the advent of social media, the world has become a global village wherein people stay connected despite thousands of miles away. Using various platforms, everybody shares their ideas and views about the ongoing regional, national or international discourses without any discrimination. Several issues have been raised, discussed and resolved through these platforms. Trends have […]
The unfortunate Balochistan on January 15, 2020Looking at the literacy rate of Balochistan, it is obvious that its education system is abysmal. When you entera hospital, it is evident that the health system is far below the standard. Travelling to its far-flung regions, weak infrastructure is the biggest hurdle in the way of progress. Interacting with its youth, unemployment is clearlythe […]
Deprived Balochistan, who to blame? on January 6, 2020Balochistan is the poorest province of Pakistan in all categories, except mineral resources. Its incompetent administration, bad governance, unaware masses, and dynastic and lord-type political culture are to be blamed for its backwardness. But the provincial leaders and their followers have been criticising the federal as well as Punjab governments for exploiting the province for […]
2019 in a glimpse on January 1, 2020At the start of each year, people wish one another to have a happy year full of blessings. Mostly, people plan new ideas for the upcoming year, while sometimes people look at the previous year to get a lesson for the future. One should always learn from the past if she/he wants to succeed in […]
A resilient woman on December 27, 2019Leadership plays a key role in the development and progress of a nation. It is the leadership, which either constructs or destructs a nation in terms of its policies regarding prosperity, welfare, war, and peace. The 20th century has seen several leaders emerging around the world. Similarly, the decolonization and partition of the subcontinent produced […]
Harassment in Balochistan — a hidden shame on October 18, 2019It is very unfortunate to write that Balochistan has been facing myriad problems for the last two decades, which include security issues, ethnic and sectarian violence, terrorism, targeted killings, missing persons, political instability, and bad governance. No doubt, all these issues have been a barrier in the infrastructural development and prosperity of the province. However, […]
Servants or Masters on October 15, 2019Central Superior Service (CSS) is the most privileged service in Pakistan. Students are scrutinised by passing them through a tough exam comprising written, psychological, medical tests, and interviews. The students selected for the posts of civil servants are generally claimed to be highly competent with dynamic personalities. After training in the civil services academy, these […]
Naya Pakistan: An era of immature politics on December 12, 2018Pakistanis are very emotional when it comes to politics and religion. I might not be wrong to say that most of us even do not offer prayers five times a day. But when there is a protest on the name of religion, of course, we are in the mainstream. Similarly, we are a nation, which […]
Pakistan, an insecure state on November 19, 2018Terrorism does not mean bomb blasts, explosions, and suicide attacks only. Instead, kidnapping and abduction are also considered as terrorism. Recently, abduction cases are increased to a very large number. Not only ordinary people but also the government servants are abducted. Previously, such cases were observed in the far off places only, but now this […]