Before I start on this topic, I would like to make it clear that I admire Imran Khan and believe that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is the party to look out for in the next elections. I also believe that it is the only party that might actually be able to bring about some real, desirable change. Will my predictions come true? We’ll have to wait and see. Now that that’s out
This is not a list of ‘top 10’ or ‘must read’ books about Pakistan in the traditional sense. Rather, it’s a collection of titles that present a wide range of perspectives about a country that has a complex past and, to put it mildly, a confusing present. It covers topics that include everything from the history behind the creation of Pakistan, to the man who led the movement, to a
One of my favorite “Learning moment” memories: my seven year old comes running indoors to tell me how he just saw a grazing goat suddenly have something fall from within it, then a shepherd lifted the “thing” up cleaned it up and as it shivered in his arms my little boy suddenly realized; the goat had just given birth! Right there on the street! She then ate a little more
The curious case of ethnicity in Pakistan has been touched upon many times before. Initially, I believe it was about identifying each other (for ease of stereotyping) but now it has gotten completely out of control. People identify themselves more with their ethnicity than with Pakistan. When Ethnicity is Taken to Extremes Ethnicity was the main culprit that led to the division of Pakistan in 1971 and today everyone’s talking
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rehman Malik believes that Pakistani children grow up faster due to the country’s hot climatic conditions and by eating spicy foods. He made such remarks while expressing his views on not raising the age of criminal responsibility. Anyone can vouch for the fact that Rehman Malik is not the right person to evaluate how children grow up. Though spices are an essential component of food ingredients in
College days are that time of life which nobody wants to miss out on. Everyone wishes to make the most out of them in terms of learning, fun and overall experience with friends, teachers and others around. College days are to be spent in most useful manner possible as this time never returns again. Here are few points that a student should keep in mind while trying your best to
Who would have imagined discovering another natural resource from the depths of Baluchistan? Well Reko Diq begs to differ. Reko Diq is an international standard copper and gold reserve in district Chagai of Baluchistan. The evaluations by enthusiasts and foreign companies alike mention of an un-mined and untouched reserve of exquisite metallic minerals at a worth of amid $250bn to $500bn. A venture that belittles the already running Sui Gas
The Federal Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan has suggested to the Parliament that there should be Rs.2 “Radio Tax” on every reload of a mobile credit card of Rs.100. Essentially, the Radio Tax is suggested to be 2%. The former Federal Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Zaheer-ud-Din Babar Awan has further solidified the news by saying that it will be applicable after the
Ramadan- or Ramazan, as we like to call it- has always been a grand affair in the Land of the Pure. And it’s bound to be, woven as Islam is through the social fabric of the country; being both the State Religion and a predominant factor in the formation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Even so, the manner of the observance of this Holy month has gone through quite
Patriotism – Love for one’s country. Do we show it when we stand up for the National Anthem played before the movie starts? Is it about changing your Facebook display picture to the Flag once a year when the Independence Day rolls around? Are you patriotic for picking EP’s Shor Macha over Linkin Park’s Catalyst? Is it why you have resolved to not contribute to the Brain Drain? What about