A separate state for Kashmiri Pandits is not the way forward
Why is it that the state of Pakistan never spoken in favour of the Kashmiri Pandits? Are they not Kashmiris?
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What if Bilawal Bhutto actually joins PML-N?
In politics, there are no permanent friends, nor foes. Only time will tell which way Bilawal will steer himself.
Did Pakistan really top the ‘porn-searching’ list?
What is it about Pakistan’s porn stats that interest the world so much? Yes, we watch porn. You do too. So what?
60 years ago Saadat Hasan Manto knew what Pakistan was in for today
Manto envisaged a future where music, art and even Iqbal's poetry is censored to create, literally, a ‘Pak-istan’.
Learning from the Peshawar attack, taking lessons from the children
She would visit the school every day, stand by the gate and ask, "Is school time over? My son will come out now."
APS parents give Imran Khan a kick in the right direction
Khans' trip to APS was purely a PR stunt in response to COAS Raheel Sharif welcoming returning students back to school
The media didn't fail on January 8, you did, Pakistan!
I am calling you out, Pakistan. You let our kids die. You let the terrorists win. Why? Because you forgot. Again.
Playing god in the land of the pure
To fight this wicked use of blasphemy we need to contextualise the law and expose any hypocrisy that may exist.
Why are we as a nation so obsessed with Imran Khan's marriage?
Much of the anger came from PTI supporters who felt betrayed that this might be Khan’s choice of life partner.
The filth of humanity unvieled: Raping and murdering a 5-year-old boy
A person who can stoop low enough to commit such an act is not a Muslim, Christian, Jew, Hindu or atheist.
Lessons world leaders can learn from the students at Duke University
The University reversed its policy and cancelled the Friday Muslim call to prayer from the campus chapel. Why?
They should have warned me
All these scary pregnancy warnings made me feel like the end of the world was coming.
12 things the media should have highlighted when a 5-year-old was murdered in Lahore
The media's coverage was sensationalised and highlighted unnecessary, irrelevant gory details to cause further shock.
Saudi Arabia: Holy hypocrites
She was dragged, screaming “I did not kill, I did not kill” and brazenly beheaded publicly in the holy city of...
A month later, helping the survivors of the #PeshawarAttack
Going back to school after losing friends and sibling is hard enough, but going back to the same place is worse.
K-P schools, taking 'guns' into their own hands
You could have spent less amount on bakery items, dear K-P government, and more on adequate security for our children.
How long will the US assist Pakistan?
Jen Psaki announced that Pakistan has not received any development assistance from the US since 2013. She was wrong.
Why #IAmNotCharlie
The message today is: if you don’t copy the cartoons, you’re colluding with the killers, you’re a coward.
Where are all the moderate Muslims?
Is our faith so fragile that it wavers every time someone from another faith, ideology, mind-set voices an opinion?
Steven Smith – Much more than just an ‘accidental hero’
A cricketing prodigy, the hard work shown by this fledgling yet talented all-rounder should not be denied.
A blistering de Villiers delivers again
At the peak of his form, there is no doubt that all eyes will be set on this sensational willow-wielder during the WC
Is Messi getting ready to pack his bags and leave Barcelona?
With Ronaldo lurking closely behind, Messi will not want to let an opportunity to lead United slip from his hands.
12 similarities between Pakistan’s 1992 and 2015 World Cup squad that will blow your mind!
Here are some of the similarities between Pakistan’s 1992 and 2015 World Cup squad that most of us are not aware of.
Van Gaal – Testing patience and losing balance with 3-5-2
United fans have embraced Van Gaal as an upgrade on the inept Moyes but his performance is testing their patience.
Ballon d’Or 2014, Cristiano Ronaldo and becoming the Alpha-male of football
The sheer persistence and the determination shown by Ronaldo certainly wins him this accolade.
The ‘chosen ones’ for the 2015 World Cup
Players like Kamran Akmal, Shoaib Malik and Umar Gul were dropped while pace bowlers like Sohail Khan made a comeback.
Sarfraz Ahmed - Pakistan cricket's biggest positive in 2014
When Sarfraz Ahmed is out there, his determination to score runs and keep the scoreboard ticking is more than evident.
What can PFF do with FIFA’s money?
FIFA has decided to give $1.3million to PFF this year. But the question is what will PFF do with this money?
American Sniper: Another Hurt Locker?
American Sniper fails to hold its own among films that have either a more intriguing story plotline or action thrills.
‘Half Girlfriend’ only half satisfying
The book feels like a script for a Bollywood adaptation with mawkish jingles on love, judaai, reunion and love again.
#OscarSoWhite: The dark truth of a white Academy
While it is understandable that certain films do not make the cut, it is hard to believe that NO film met the standard
Need to recover from the food coma after wedding season? These five gyms can help you do that!
It's important to make changes in your lifestyle to embrace a healthier, happier you.
NEFER: Fabulous handbags, fabulously Pakistani!
In the age of mass-produced goods, it takes a bit of an effort to be unique and NEFER adds that breath of fresh air.
10 philosophical ideas perfectly expressed by Lollywood songs
These people fail to realise the deep philosophical ideas expressed by Lollywood songs.
Appeasing the meat-eater in you with this Pakistani styled stir-fried spicy minced meat
This bhunna qeema (stir-fried minced meat) is dry yet juicy and the husband loves it!
Tim Burton might have missed the mark with Big Eyes
Big Eyes is about as un-Burton as it gets which is not necessarily a bad thing.
Why Good Morning Karachi fails to rise and shine
If you are looking for a true depiction of the fashion world in Pakistan, don’t watch Good Morning Karachi.
I am a Muslim and I apologise
Once every Muslim in the world apologises for Charlie Hebdo, then every single Christian can apologise for Hitler.
What separates Charlie Hebdo from The New York Times?
If you can’t offend Jews and Blacks for fear of backlash, then know that your speech, by your definition, is not...
Pakistani Twitterati took on the #PetrolShortage and here is what happened
The petrol crisis brought to light interesting observations on the country’s favourite govt-bashing platform:...
The line between ‘expression’ and ‘hate’
Facebook banned Hamza Abbasi’s post due to a violation. When their hypocrisy was highlighted, a quick apology...
As a student in grade 9, I pledge my future to Pakistan – do you?
I speak to the generation still growing up; who see these attacks but don't understand them. I speak to my...
Reham Khan versus ex-husband: Who is the saint and the sinner?
They blatantly stated that Reham Khan is 'lying' about being abused and that she made it up for public's attention.
Saudi Arabia flogged a blogger? Let’s blame the West for that too!
This father of three now languishes in prison, waiting for the wounds to heal in preparation for the next lashes.
Dear ZaidAliT, stealing jokes isn’t funny
I posted several comments on Zaid’s videos regarding this plagiarism, but they mysteriously disappeared.
The well-remembered Gandhi, but the oft-forgotten Bacha Khan
The great leader is remarkably absent from many Pakistani history books — or, worse, referred to in passing.
Did Cinderella really want to marry Prince Charming?
The notion that only a prince or princess (a glamorous spouse) can save you from a hopeless situation is wrong!
Can Pakistanis rise to the occasion?
Another question that I, for the life of me, can’t find an answer to is – why this disgust for Malala Yousafzai?
Security measures that every parent wants to see installed in Pakistani schools
By giving law enforcers ‘chaperone’ duty to VIPs, our government has already drained its resources. It's up to us now.
Maybe you can learn a lesson or two from the APS embarrassment, Imran Khan
Statements such as “we didn’t run it so it wasn’t our responsibility” appears to be attempts to shirk responsibility.
What about the Charlie Hebdos of Pakistan?
Our hearts went out to the staff members who had to endure the same gut-wrenching fear that we knew too well.
Who are you, Dr Jekyll or Mr Hyde?
"Remember when I wanted to attend my grandmother’s funeral, the woman who raised me, and didn't allow me to?"
So what if Reham Khan is divorced?
“How could Imran choose her? He could've gotten any unmarried woman. She is divorced. She must be at fault somewhere."
Yes, Imran Khan's marriage IS my priority
What he wants for us and chooses for himself are not the same things. You can’t be modern and keep us backward
A separate state for Kashmiri Pandits is not the way forward
Why is it that the state of Pakistan never spoken in favour of the Kashmiri Pandits? Are they not Kashmiris?
If you are an unmarried Pakistani, you cannot visit Sweden
I was not given a visa because I was born in the wrong country. This is how my childhood dream came to an end.
Does David Cameron want to spy on the companies spying on us?
Google took on Chinese censorship by encrypting all searches, effectively limiting China's ability to monitor them.
If you limit freedom of expression, is it still a freedom?
If the only downside is that it may hurt the feelings of some, then it must be taken as an unfortunate side effect.
Over 2000 people have been massacred in Nigeria, but do you care?
Why has the US not supported Nigeria with Boko Haram the way it dealt with the Boston Marathon bombing perpetrators?
PEGIDA anti-Muslim riots: Is Germany flirting with its dark past?
One female protester admitted that she would not like to spend Christmas “in a mosque in the near future”.
What in the world is ‘Love Jihad’, India?
‘Ghar wapsi’ is a campaign launched by VHP to reconvert Hindu women, like Kareena, who are married to Muslim men.
Is freedom of expression alien to Islam?
If Muslims do not like the idea of such cartoons then why in the world do Europeans continue agitating their minds?
Global patriarchy and women of a lesser God
Both were beaten up, and the woman was stripped and forced to breastfeed her alleged lover in public.
A Pakistani boy conversing with Grief
It’s not your fault you know us as two separate entities. A rare number of people know about how close both of us...
Black should not be our colour
Black is for the ink, before it went all red. Black is for the ashes, of teachers burnt alive.
My bleeding heart for my bleeding Pakistan
I am a visually impaired citizen of my beloved country, and after observation, I see hatred and a scarred society.
Grey
My life now will always be divided in two halves – before and after I killed a man. I am neither alive nor can I die.
Another untold story
My arms were locked and I tried to get lose, holding on to my popping hopes, burning with each smouldering bruise.
Lub pay aati hai dua bann kay tamanna meri
Join us in recording our protest against terrorism. Join us in standing strong with the families of the victims.
Raise against capital
Smell the fear, of a billion strong rise. Rising up against you, tearing apart all your lies.
The bench
I broke my gaze from a Mercedes Benz to look into two beautiful blue eyes. A gorgeous face was looking back at me.
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