The attack on the man on July 5, 2011While Indian private television channels have focused on broadcasting music-based reality television shows, their counterparts in Pakistan instead have relied upon the political talk shows for their Target Rating Points (TRPs). Every evening, Pakistanis entertain themselves with a variety of political talk shows and try to contemplate the current issues from various angles. In these […]
Blame it on the KSA on June 28, 2011Ever since Abdul Aziz Al Saud seized control of the Hijaz after defeating Hussein Ibn Ali, Saudi Arabia has kept close ties with Europe and the US. The conquest of Hijaz in 1925 was patronised by the UK and it consolidated power for the Saud family in most of the Arabian Peninsula. In 1932, Abdul […]
The fibbing intellectuals on June 16, 2011The tour de force of private news channels in Pakistan has introduced a new assembly of ambitious, talented and inspiring intellectuals on the national landscape. They not only include journalists, lawyers and academicians, this echelon also consists of people from all spheres of society. They have helped us re-strengthen our ideological foundations and have provided […]
Yearning for a Muslim ummah on May 23, 2011The nostalgia of an exalted and united Muslim ummah (nation) is responsible for the identity crisis among Pakistanis, which impedes the development of strong nationalism. Its roots can be traced to the Two-Nation theory, the glimpses of which can be witnessed in the writings of Allama Iqbal. The longing for compassionate brotherhood among Muslims creates […]
The electronic medias demons on May 15, 2011The popularity of the electronic media was gained with wide approval after its milestone coverage of the 2005 earthquake, which wrecked the northern areas of Pakistan. Private television channels were able to convey effectively, locally and internationally the gravity of the massive disaster and the suffering of their fellow citizens who were being forced to […]