Voters’ verdict against polarisation on August 6, 2018The hue and cry following the recent polls clearly indicate the presence of foul play. The critiques are related to concocted encroachments in the political arena. Most of us voters had been foretold about deliberate swinging of the political mandate by means of enhancing legal jurisdiction, and forging inorganic political coalitions. As a voter, I […]
Pakistan is a dangerous country for children on July 19, 2018If you are a child born in this land of the pure, there is a good chance that you might soon be subject to the cruel scars inflicted by the elders around you. What a country we live in, in which horrific violence against children makes the headlines every day. The morning of July 3, […]
Experiencing the tranquil Fairy Meadows — Part II on May 23, 2018Watching the humongous Nanga Parbat is a treat that makes it a much sought after trip. Nanga Parbat, ninth in the world and 2nd in Pakistan, is one most unique eight thousanders that bears some very special characteristics. Nanga Parbat though being a tail piece of Himaliyas is too panoramically towering to be seen as […]
Experiencing the tranquil Fairy Meadows — Part I on May 12, 2018It is quite a befitting escape to travel towards Pakistan’s northern areas when summers befall harder in lower parts of the country. For many who need travel as a necessary spiritual rejuvenation, a footloose rendition further becomes hard to escape. Tranquil northern destinations hence remain magnetising a bulge of travelers not only from all parts […]
Prevention of crimes and abuse against children on May 6, 2018The provincial government of Punjab has reacted strongly to the tragic Zainab murder-rape case. However, the reactive approach it has taken will hardly be helpful in preventing such crimes. Punishing serial killers will not help us much. What we need is a comprehensive preventive approach; stemming from administrative, legal and educative measures if we wish […]
Child protection — correcting narratives on April 25, 2018Once more into the fray… (Into the last good fight I’ll ever know) Live and die on this day! Live and die … on this day!!! The reported rape and brutal murder of all the lovely minor girls and boys only denote the lack of collective sentiment in our society and hence challenge our […]
Reconstructing the social fabric on April 16, 2018In our country, the rampancy of crimes taking place every day is appalling. The nine-o-clock news bulletin has become unbearably depressing. The unethical media coverage and sensationalism has contributed more to the depression and anxiety prevalent due to these incidents. Misreporting and sensationalising incidents of rape, murders and other barbaric acts reflect the lack of […]