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Sakina’s soul is calling for justice, but is Pakistan listening?
As revenge, Safdar poured acid into Sakina's mouth, while her husband lost his eyesight and her sons severely injured.
Sending your child to school doesn’t guarantee that he will actually learn
25% children who reached grade 5 had reached a level in mathematics, language which should've been acquired in...
The stone crushers of Taxila: Are we ready to lose pieces of our history and heritage?
The entire school would shake as if an earthquake had occurred and stones from blasting would fly into school grounds.
For how long will you blame the previous government for your failures, PTI?
PTI knew it was impossible to achieve so much in such a short time. Or perhaps they really believed it themselves.
When blood becomes cheap and police are the monsters our children need protection from
How are the citizens to feel safe from criminals when the police tasked with protecting them is killing their children
(Un)clean and (dis)honest: When karma paid a little visit to Jahangir Tareen and Imran Khan
Tareen could not have predicted the tactics he was using to oust his opponents would one day end his political career
Stand at attention, hand on heart, bow your head – what are you supposed to do during the national anthem?
We don't know if this is right, but there is no cultural or historical relevance to it besides Zia trying to look...
They say the gas price hike will not affect the common man, but that’s not true
It seems that Asad Umar is not aware of how energy prices affect other sectors of the economy, especially exports.
PTI calling the kettle black: What they call ‘tabdeeli’ in Naya Pakistan is mere sloganeering in old Pakistan
How can Imran accuse previous govts of promoting nepotism when he does the same within months of forming government?
We can go to the IMF for loans all we want – it still won’t fix the economic crisis
The promise to fix this in 6 months is a blatant lie to the nation, as there is no way we can get out of this by loans
Made in Pakistan: Why exporting apparel is the answer to Pakistan’s rising trade deficit
Bangladesh’s total exports are around $36.66 billion, from which apparel exports amount to $30.61 billion
Because ‘court is no place for women’
Male lawyers belittle women arguing in court by making jokes about their gender, with even the judges chiming in.
From ‘unity, faith, discipline’ to ‘faith, faith, faith’
No longer was it enough to be patriotic; what mattered more was whether one was a Shia, Sunni, Wahabi, Barelvi, Ahmadi
If PTI believes in democracy, asset declaration of public servants should be public knowledge
Accountability and transparency are the two cornerstones of good governance
Pakistan’s black economy: The case of curbing the non-filer
Appeasing non-filers by allowing purchase of assets without filing returns will not benefit government in the long run
The good guns of Balochistan: Why fighters like Nawab Din Bugti dropped their pens and picked up guns
BLA would put time bombs in corpses and leave them by the road.Authorities had to check the bodies before being picked
Has Nawaz Sharif been silenced or is it the calm before the storm?
Suspension of his sentence is cause for caution, not celebration, as this is only a respite for the battles to come.
Is Pakistan ready to grant citizenship to its Afghan and Bengali refugees?
Either repatriate them or grant them citizenship. Commit to one action because this problem cannot linger on forever
Is it time to bring back Mohammad Hafeez permanently?
He has the game to be the finisher Pakistan desperately requires; someone who can hit big shots but also take singles
McGregor can pass racist and Islamophobic insults, but Nurmagomedov can’t react to it?
Yes, this is a fighting sport, but even great fighters should not be forgiven for being racist or Islamophobic.
Men in Green vs Mighty Australia: Has Pakistan selected the best team for the job?
Good players have been ignored, only to take on inexperienced and unsuitable players against a team like Australia.
Because how can the GOAT Ronaldo ever rape a woman, despite her saying 'no' and 'stop'?
There were many who went to the extent of questioning why Ronaldo would even 'need' to rape anyone?
Rashid Khan, the Afridi of Afghanistan: When heroes emerge out of rubble
Afghanistan’s performance during this Asia Cup was not only outstanding but simply mesmerising to watch.
AsiaCup’18: Dear Pakistan, you can’t be a champion if you only play against the weakest
Does it surprise you that a team with no significant ODI wins against a quality side in over a year got knocked out ?
#PakvsInd: What was to be a nail-biting clash, quickly became a one-sided affair
Consistency dropped as batting crumbled under pressure, fielders missed chances, and bowlers bowled the wrong channels
Pakistan need to get over the 2017 Champions Trophy high, because tomorrow won’t be easy
The Inzamamul Haq-led selection committee inducted only Nawaz to aid Shadab Khan, and this is where our problems began
How do we deal with Lionel Messi getting older
I don’t know if we can ever truly conceive what Messi is. He will become a myth to the new generation of fans
The wobbly ride and chaotic landing of Helicopter Eela
It crosses the boundaries of plausibility, whirring in melodrama and succumbing to the typical Bollywood romanticism.
A Star Is Born: Tragic, realistic and brilliant
Though many are touting this as Lady Gaga’s film, it is Bradley Cooper who shines bright in this movie.
Venom is not just fun – it is fun on steroids
A PG-13 Venom is still a far better film than The Amazing Spider-Man series ever was.
Before you post that selfie on Insta, know that Penn Badgley is watching ‘You’
I've never seen such a creative concept materialise on TV before, and I’ve seen a lot of TV. This show truly is a...
A Simple Favour: Not the most riveting mystery but still captivating enough
Perhaps the spectre of Gone Girl looms large as the movie swerves from one direction to the other.
Sui Dhaaga’s simplicity makes it monotonous, but the same simplicity also makes it utterly beautiful
Sewn with elements of comedy, emotional trappings and loving warmth to make a finely tailored cinematic experience.
Scary folklore paired with good comedy, Stree is a fine one-time entertainer
Not a flawless film at all, as it comes across as more of an experimental hodgepodge with no hair-raising attributes.
Why Batti Gul Meter Chalu should have stayed in the dark
Despite its many flaws, Batti Gul Meter Chalu is a better movie than Actor-in-Law due to its deeply detailed script
#OneSouthAsia: 8 delicious foods of 8 foodie nations, all on one table
The World Bank held a regional competition called #OneSouthAsia. I was the only Pakistani and one of the five winners
From DDLJ to KKHH, 5 Bollywood 'classics' that are now problematic
Trying to figure out if our childhood has been ruined, we re-watched some classic and they did not sit well with us!
When your morally-guided hero and sanskari babuji turn out to be predators in disguise
With hard-hitting, morally guided performances on-screen, they proved to us that they are just that – good...
When Tanushree Dutta said #MeToo but Bollywood didn't care, because that stuff is only for movies
Even the far-fetched movies portray a victim who gets justice in the end, but always only in movies, not the industry.
How Bill Cosby went from “America’s Dad” to #MeToo’s first victory
Living in a world where the man who made your life a living hell is honoured with fame and fortune is not a just world
Facebook hacked: Is your account safe?
It seems security engineers trivialised the severity of this bug, which has existed since the feature was introduced.
Captain Marvel may be the superhero to end all superheroes, but Shazam is the clear winner
Captain Marvel's hype is because she is presented as Avengers' saviour, not because the character is very...
When Sadaf Kanwal threw her privilege all over the place
Instead of questioning why, or when, we should be applauding the women for having the courage to even speak up at all.
The billion dollar question: Why Pakistanis fall for fake news so easily
Bravo to those Pakistanis who consume fake news on social media like halwa puri on a Sunday morning.
Addiction killed Mac Miller, and it wasn’t Ariana Grande’s ‘job’ to save him
How could he put the burden of such a severe blame on her like that? Why is it common practice to blame the woman?
Why I wanted to abort my baby
Six months after my son was born, I found out that I was pregnant again. I was horrified, to say the least.
The elusive and enigmatic First Lady of Pakistan
Maneka portrays a stereotypical housewife and a woman of religion, but what else is there?
Confessions of a SAHM: Don’t compare me to Instagram-perfect, working mothers
These mothers made me feel super insecure about myself and I felt like I was wearing these insecurities on my sleeve..
Like father, like son: The abusive and helpless sons of battered mothers
He sympathised with his battered mother but an impulse turned him into what he never wanted to be – his abusive...
Because smoking damages a man’s lungs and ruins a woman’s honour
This policy is promoting problematic gender stereotypes that women don’t smoke while boys have a special set of...
Sky is the limit: My journey from Sargodha to the University of Oxford
As I applied for my PhD, I received fully-funded offers from many prestigious schools, including Oxford, Harvard, UoT
When clothing brands profit from your grief
'Black collection' is now a trend. While brands have to cater to the customers, it shouldn't be treated as a...
I wanted to be a doctor my whole life but ended up doing BBA, and life changed
From a girl who only wanted to do medicine and whose dream universities weren’t LUMS or IBA, I struggled immensely.
A pizza-less Naya Pakistan: Cheese, the greatest villain in Pakistan’s economic tragicomedy
Cheese is like Batman; it may not be what the country ‘deserves’, but it is what the country needs.
Should Saudi Arabia be a part of CPEC?
The way Saudi’s involvement is being handled is confusing and shows the unclear approach and strategy of the govt
How Modi convinced India to celebrate a ‘surgical strike’ that never actually happened
‘Parakram Parv’ is a three-day celebration commemorating India’s "surgical strike inside Pakistan".
Brett Kavanugh vs Christine Blasey Ford: Don’t send an assaulter to the Supreme Court bench!
He was not a perfect witness, and for anyone looking for the truth, he appeared guilty and a liar.
Talks on, talks off: Modi, a prisoner of the past, is afraid of peace
For its own failure, criminality and gross abuse of human rights in Kashmir, India does not want to talk to Pakistan.
Stepping into the void: A magical journey to the picturesque Swiss and French Alps
The experience of being closer to the blue sky and surrounded by white intimidating mountains as ground lies far below
A day trip to the micronation of Andorra, a jewel hidden between European giants
If you would like to claim you have visited all of Europe, I highly suggest planning a day trip to this micro jewel.
17 years later, can the US grow out of the 9/11 mindset?
There are more effective ways than sending forces and belligerently going against nations to tackle that menace.
India’s undeclared emergency: Dear BJP, arresting a citizen for calling you ‘fascist’ makes you… a fascist!
Any attempt to challenge or question the government’s narrative only makes room for arrest, violence or worse.
Wanderlust: 8 cities, 20 days, and a life-changing trip across Europe
It has something for everyone; whether it's a solo trip, backpacking on a budget, a ritzy getaway, or simply exploring
With an unrecognisable Bale as Dick Cheney and a gripping story, Vice is headed straight for the Oscars
With a capable director and a lot of remarkable acting talent at the helm, Vice can be a winner this award season.
Manikarnika: Only Bollywood’s real ‘Queen’ can play Jhansi ki Rani with such valour and brilliance!
With such resemblance to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s signature style, it surely raises the expectation bar!
Dark Phoenix: Is it time for the X-Men franchise to finally call it quits?
Series is now moving towards familiar territory where story and character beats start feeling recycled and rehashed.
Yes, Thugs of Hindostan is a copy of Pirates of the Caribbean but it’s still definitely worth watching
It could either be one entertaining rip-off or it could be the one that spoils Khan’s “Mr Perfectionist” title.
Mary Poppins Returns may not surpass the classic, but it certainly stays true to its spirit
The film seems like a Disney delight. It’s all a bright and cheery – and admittedly very commercial – joy to...
The House with a Clock in its Walls promises a magical experience for the whole family
The film undoubtedly seems worth a watch precisely because of the magical and fantastical experience it promises.
Young at heart: Badhaai Ho hilariously tackles old-age pregnancy and intimacy
The rib-tickling movie focuses on issues rarely discussed: the sex lives of couples with grown-up children.
I would rather gouge my eyes out than watch the absurdity that is Namastey England
The trailer released recently and might have broken records when it comes to being an outright dud. It's a cringe...
First Man: Watching Ryan Gosling take a giant leap for mankind will be one rewarding cinematic experience
Delving into the lesser known crevices of an otherwise well-known historical event can be a captivating experience
My right hand is clean
Hired for the ‘supervision’ of the baby. Looking for an opportunity to strike. And then he found one.
Khalil never drank, until he did...
Before he could let the tears fall, he was falling into a darkness he knew he’d never come out of again.
The scars of her henna
This reality the husband cannot stand, and determined to make her bleed, drains her of all the blood she had.
Banned Books Week: Rahi Masoom Raza’s fight to never stop swearing
Raza’s defence is a call for budding and persecuted writers today who write to please their calling rather than awards
The endless fascination of a window
Yes, windows are of all kinds: innocent partitions, hopeful portals, furious hurdles, and even traitors.
The silence that kills us
They say “women are weak”, “a woman can’t fight” but I’ve never seen something as delicate as a man’s ego.
It was meant to be, yet it wasn’t
Noor would lose nothing, but disobeying her father would mean trouble for him. He was forbidden to love Noor.
Remembering Qalandar Momand: 3 short poems for the colossus of Pashto poetry
For his ideological struggle, intellectual position and practical sacrifices, Momand is indeed the equivalent of Faiz.
Munir and Ali needed a goat like Raju
Ali did not believe in friends but only devout followers that would praise him. So he had to get the biggest animal.
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