As a Pakistani who has worked on Mental Health in any capacity that I could have, I have realized that people are still not aware about therapy and try to shun the conversation around it. A lot of orthodox Pakistanis are still afraid to tell people they are taking therapy or seeing a mental health […]
An Introvert in a Pakistani Society: How will this work?
According to psychologist Carl Jung, introverts turn to their own minds to recharge, while extroverts seek out other people for their energy needs. Since Pakistanis are generally not too well-educated in social psychology, they do not understand extroversion or introversion. Pakistani families are usually loud and extroverted, which is why being extroverted, and not introverted, […]
How Phaans helped in starting age-old conversation that still needs attention at govt level
Although violence against women and girls has always been an infringement of human rights that takes place at an alarming frequency, Pakistani media has always played a crucial (and positive) role in bringing up the issue in one way or another. Recently, PHAANS, a drama based on an assault-victim who fights for justice, came to […]
How brand consciousness is overtaking ethical values
The way we once read books on etiquettes and manners, and how to thank people and apologise. The way our parents were so humble and generous to others, and politely excused themselves from the dinner table because it mattered. People, specifically in Pakistan, have long since forgotten where the real essence of life lies. The […]
Item songs in Pakistani movies may bring Body-Shaming culture to Pakistan
Body shaming is not an unusual Phenomenon. However, the recent trend of item songs in movies ‘might’ add to the already high-prevailing body-shaming culture which exists everywhere now, thanks to media. Why are we so glad? We are not fat or obese as the person sitting next to us in a waiting area or at […]