Pak sarzameen shaadbaad
“Pak sarzameen shaadbaad” (Blessed be the sacred land) The old, rusty metal door made a creaking sound when the hunched attendant with crooked teeth and clubbed, callous fingers with dirty nails,...
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“Feudalism is the root of all evil in our country, baita,” Ms Naheed, who runs a renowned non-government organisation (NGO), explains to Saleem, a friend of her son. “The worsening moral, social,...
View Article“Altaf Hussain has been arrested – get home, now!”
1:20 pm, Tuesday, June 3rd It was a regular weekday with the familiar hustle of an office facing tight deadlines. Some people had finished their lunch and were chatting over tea about the upcoming...
View ArticleWhat impact does social media have on journalism?
Not so long ago, there were only a select number of news communication and news transmission mediums present; be it newspapers or television based news channels. Especially speaking about the former,...
View ArticleBrother, you are from Pakistan and you don’t speak Arabic?
One of the biggest advantages of living abroad is the chance to hear what people think about your country. I have been living in Germany for the last three months and during this short stay, I have...
View Article“My son was not affiliated with any political party”
“The biggest struggles we face exist within ourselves.” The line caught his attention. In front of him, a young student sat on a seat, sifting through the pages of a worn-out paperback. He stood...
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