Feminism in Pakistan on August 21, 2020The idea of Feminism comes to mind when one wants to emphasise the implicit equality in the opportunity of both genders that constitute humanity. In an economic system, the family is the nucleus of growth and production. Whenever this fundamental nucleus is threatened by internal or external forces, the entire economic system is likely to […]
Challenges to Being the Third Gender in Pakistan on August 1, 2020These days, a new phenomenon has emerged on Lahore’s streets. As your car drives close to an intersection and screeches to a stop at a traffic light, you hear several thumps. As you peer through your window panes, a hoard of transvestites rushes towards you; begging alms. You can oblige one or two or even […]
The fate of minorities in Pakistan on July 21, 2020The old issue of minorities again surfaced recently in Islamabad when over 3000 of its Hindu residents were granted permission to build a Mandir (the first Hindu temple in post-1947 era) on a 0.5 acre land in H-9 sector of Islamabad Capital Territory. Prime Minister Imran Khan had also allocated Rs 100 million for the […]
The Fetish for “Gori Rangat” on July 6, 2020In the current budget, to discourage the use of sub-standard skin-whitening creams, the government has proposed a five-year jail, and Rs 50 lakh fine for ads promoting fair skin. This is because, in sub-standard skin-whitening creams, the ingredients used include mercury, hydroquinone, ascorbic acid and tretinoin. All of them carry dangerous side-effects. According to the […]
Banning books written on Islam on June 23, 2020On June 5, the Punjab Assembly decided to ban certain books and also to stop their distribution for being ‘blasphemous’. The books include two books by British-American author Lesley Hazleton, and one book by Mazharul Haq. Moreover, a minority community newspaper was also banned. Provincial Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Peraviaz Elahi has written to the provincial […]
Why Jacinda Ardern is extra-ordinary on June 17, 2020New Zealand being a trans-pacific island is one of the farthest located places from our region which has seldom figured in news, except for its world class cricket team. It is a silent and sedate place only known for its grassy highlands and meadows, and a refuge for those who want to enjoy their peace. […]
Why Jacinda Ardern is extra-ordinary on June 17, 2020New Zealand being a trans-pacific island is one of the farthest located places from our region which has seldom figured in news, except for its world class cricket team. It is a silent and sedate place only known for its grassy highlands and meadows, and a refuge for those who want to enjoy their peace. […]
Racial violence in America on June 6, 2020On May 25 this year, during a racial demonstration in Minneapolis, in Minnesota state, a sordid incident took place which shook the entire America, when in the wake of a protest rally, a black American was mercilessly killed in police custody. In the ensuing days it sent a wave of violence as a result of […]
Who should decide the moon sighting? on May 29, 2020The sighting of moon had been a matter of constant dispute over several years in the sub-continent due to which Eidul Fitr used to be celebrated in different parts on different dates. Sometime it resulted into armed clashes between various sects, which made the solemn occasion a matter of fear and anxiety endangering human lives […]
Latest good and gad news about coronavirus on May 3, 2020So much has been written about coronavirus that for a person confined to their house under lockdown has nothing else to read but the news and comments about this virus. The entire newspapers and most of the news on the internet have nothing to offer but the sordid news about the spread of this virus […]