My therapist asked if I still believe in love. I said nothing. But that night, I wrote crooked poems in the margins of bills, smelling of burnt cumin and unspoken
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size But when I start to tell them, They think I’m telling lies.
یہ ضابطہ ہے کہ باطل کو مت کہوں باطل یہ ضابطہ ہے کہ گرداب کو کہوں ساحل یہ ضابطہ ہے بنوں دست و بازوئے قاتل یہ ضابطہ ہے دھڑکنا بھی
Meaning: To a willing person, no injury is done. Explanation: If someone knowingly and voluntarily consents to a risk, they cannot claim damages for harm resulting from it. Example:
Provision: Protection of Minorities The State shall safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of minorities, including their due representation in the Federal and Provincial services. Meaning: Article 36 commits the
The inclusion of Urdu literature and the literatures of other regional languages in Pakistan is highly dependent on their translation into the English language. The works that are translated into
Women, lifelong victims of partiality, can’t seem to break free from it. Everything has to be just and equal—until it comes from anywhere outside Europe or the US. Until it’s
The aroma of cardamom permeates many South Asian literary works written for Western readers. The streets were flooded with monsoons like clockwork, and golden, honeyed, and symbolic mangoes blossomed from
The 2025 Global Liveability Index, updated by The Economist, has cited Karachi amongst the five least livable cities in the world. This is a glaring label, but who placed it
Humaira Asghar is a name that is being called out in every household. She is in everyone’s mind—for some, in prayers; for the rest, in insufferable words. The problem is
By the standard of justice, law is meant to protect the vulnerable; it is intended to maintain peace and harmony in a state. The same standard applies in Pakistan; yet,
“Taliban”—a word that topped global search trends in 2021—and for good [in context] reason. When the group rolled into Kabul that August, it marked more than just the end of
The Red Sea is boiling—not with waves, but with warships. It is a narrow waterway, just 20 miles wide at its slimmest point. However, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait—whose Arabic name
Desire, like dissent, was always meant to be unruly—until the market taught us to commodify it. It is the hallmark of every media ever made: love, actually; love in the
Provision: Protection of Family, Mother and Child The State shall protect the marriage, the family, the mother and the child. Meaning: Article 35 places a constitutional obligation on the State
Meaning: No action arises from a dishonourable cause. Explanation: A person cannot bring a legal claim if it arises from their own illegal or immoral conduct. Example: Someone injured
شام کے پیچ و خم ستاروں سے زینہ زینہ اتر رہی ہے رات یوں صبا پاس سے گزرتی ہے جیسے کہہ دی کسی نے پیار کی بات صحن زنداں کے
At lunchtime I bought a huge orange— The size of it made us all laugh. I peeled it and shared it with Robert and Dave— They got quarters and I
Introduction In Pakistan, where religion, honour, and culture are so firmly embedded in the fabric of everyday life, conversations about mental health also end before they start. For millions, particularly
The daily posts. The numerous one-minute reels. Thirty thousand likes. People may be deceived into believing every post shows yet another raw confession by their favourite social media influencer. But,
On February 30 at 7 pm, a man was discovered dead in his house after being left alone for more than two hours. Sources have revealed that his wife was
Long before the dust settles on bombed-out neighbourhoods, new deals are being drawn up, and these aren’t peace deals in any meaningful sense. They’re about power, reconstruction, and profit. The
There are messages in the world that were written but not delivered. Calls were made and then dropped. Hands lingered over the word “Send,” but could not press it. Someone
Pakistan’s economic condition is significantly ill-adjusted, facing severe issues of increased dependence on loans, high rates of inflation, and a dysfunctional, negative balance of payment (BOP). These issues have greatly
Meaning: The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law. Explanation: Laws and state actions must prioritise the public good above all else. Example: During a pandemic, temporary restrictions
Provision: Full Participation of Women in National Life Steps shall be taken to ensure full participation of women in all spheres of national life. Meaning: Article 34 commits the State
کہیں نہیں ہے کہیں بھی نہیں لہو کا سراغ نہ دست و ناخن قاتل نہ آستیں پہ نشاں نہ سرخی لب خنجر نہ رنگ نوک سناں نہ خاک پر کوئی
Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide
A country that is either thought of as mediocre or inferior, compared to others, usually suffers from problems within. One of those problems, according to some, is the excessive influence
Ah! Dhaba! The “hidden gem” of metropolitan elites. A rustic fantasy where rickety wooden benches meet Snapchat filters and “chai hits different” and parathas are served with a side of
Pakistan: Remembering What the State Forgets In Pakistan, fiction has long served as a counter-memory to the state’s often manipulated historical narratives. The 1971 war with Bangladesh (then East Pakistan)
A birthday wish, or a ticket to meet social expectations? Are we walking over sincere connections by making birthday texts feel like a dangerously big deal? Perhaps. With the rapid
The mother yells for her young daughter, “Amina, don’t stand on the balcony; there are boys outside.” Amina doesn’t protest, and instead of throwing a fight, comes inside. She stares
Multipolarity is defined as a global system where several powerful countries or blocs share influence, instead of one (unipolar) or two (bipolar) dominating, allowing competition to be maintained between countries.
“Death with dignity is better than a life of humiliation.” — Imam Hussain Ibn Ali (A.S.) Millions around the world mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S.) on the day
Fifty years ago today, America held its breath for a race that promised greatness—but delivered heartbreak. It was a summer Sunday at Belmont Park, and the stage was set for
From the shadow of stigma to the seat of power, Pakistan’s journey on the global stage resonates as a remarkable diplomatic turnaround. There was a time when Pakistan was being
In recent years, desi fashion has made staggering aesthetic leaps: palatial bridal shoots, dreamy lawn campaigns, and Instagram feeds bursting with opulence. Designers like Elan, Sana Safinaz, and Mohsin Naveed
As of March 2025, as many as 172,144 Pakistanis have emigrated to over 50 countries, as per the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE). All with a goal that
For decades, the global internet was effectively American in governance and catered to Western ideology, practically shaping what freedom of speech looked like for the rest of the world. Although,
Within the serenity of our cosmos, there exist astronomical entities that not only bend space-time but also consume their surroundings, including rocks, stars, planets, dust, and even light itself, while
Pakistani media has often been dubbed superficial, presenting a one-sided perspective of events—one that aligns with the interests of dominant powers within the country. The media is supposed to raise
Jarida Today: Bishop Kamran, thank you for speaking with us. To begin, could you explain what your role entails as Bishop of Lahore? Bishop Kamran: Thank you for having me.
Fluorescent lights are all I’ve known for the past thirty-six hours. The deep smell of antiseptic, cultural rot, and something in the middle of grief and despair—these are what I
Meaning: The law is harsh, but it is the law. Explanation: Even if a law feels strict or unfair, it must still be obeyed until changed through proper channels. Example:
Provision: Discouragement of Parochial, Racial, Tribal, Sectarian and Provincial Prejudices The State shall discourage parochial, racial, tribal, sectarian and provincial prejudices among the citizens. Meaning: Article 33 obligates the State
Liquid sunshine hue colouring the fragments of collective memory, pastel puffed sleeves, denim jackets and bell bottoms, retro posters, hair meticulously wild, kohl-rimmed eyes and that unapologetic glimmer of self-assurance
Feminism refers to the advocacy of women’s rights based on equality of the sexes. In the 21st century, the true definition of feminism is getting manipulated by figures such as
Fate plays a funny trick sometimes, hitting you when you least expect it. The quiet return of Arsalan and Yasir from coaching was routine, their minds perhaps distracted by upcoming
In the neighbourhoods of Pakistan, the lingering remnants of celebrations remain evident in each street in the form of dusty fairy lights tangled in the balconies of houses, which may
Instagrammer shares daily Palestine carousels alongside “sunlight through olive trees” and “resistance but minimalist”. Experts warn of rising cases of aestheticised allyship. Wellness influencer @GlowWithCoco made a real change by
As her bicycle spokes serenaded the wind, Javeria felt that disquieting crackle all around. The blaring summer sun had simmered to a golden hum as the orange syrupy sky whispered
The world today is often spoken of as if it were a board game with only two seats left at the table. On one side, the United States and its
In the soft light of early morning, out on a dusty field at the edge of Lahore, a young woman adjusts her grip on the reins. She’s wearing a bright
they set my aunts house on fire i cried the way women on tv do folding at the middle like a five pound note. i called the boy who use
دیپ جس کا محلات ہی میں جلے چند لوگوں کی خوشیوں کو لے کر چلے وہ جو سائے میں ہر مصلحت کے پلے ایسے دستور کو صبح بے نور کو
Provision: Promotion of Local Government Institutions The State shall encourage local government institutions composed of elected representatives of the areas concerned. Special representation shall be given to peasants, workers, and
Meaning: A delegate cannot further delegate. Explanation: A person given a specific duty or authority cannot pass it on to someone else without permission. Example: If a minister is entrusted
Magical thinking is the belief that you can will a reality into existence if you simply want it enough. In Pakistan, this is a belief most young people use to
Human nature doesn’t change; rather, it evolves from burying our daughters as a disgrace to forcing them to choke on their dreams and retiring them to early coffins. We have
The bureaucracy pipeline is a dream for every budding artist in Pakistan. But it’s not easy to make it big in the land of PEMRA’s watchful eye and a disenchanted
For decades, Pakistan’s film industry has been steeped in romance, family drama, and nationalist thrillers. But when it comes to horror—the genre built to make our skin crawl and make
Over ten years ago, my parents decided to homeschool me. One day, when I was in 1st Grade, I told them I did not want to go to school anymore.
In a shocking incident reported from a desi dinner event, a girl refused the mere suggestion of perhaps considering getting whitening injections to lighten her complexion for potential suitors, leaving
You have probably read in the headlines, “US imposes sanctions on Russia”, but are sanctions a good tool to sway the actions of a nation? Sanctions are measures imposed by
There’s something oddly familiar about the opulence of Bridgerton—its pearl-laced corsets, the lilac light of dusk on Regency balconies, its curated fantasy of love, longing, and empire. It doesn’t mirror
These past days have been very tough for me. I just started a new job as a doctor in a government hospital; this meant spending many night shifts alone. I
The Politics of the Female Image Across borders, regimes and ideologies, one figure keeps reappearing: the woman. Not just as a citizen, but as a symbol, a story, a stage.
“Whoever stays until the end will tell the story.” – Dr Mahmud Abu Nujaila As the world enters 2025, the era of AI unleashes itself to its fullest. The very
As of late, the radical chic influencer community have been doing everything they can for the betterment of the country. One might even say that Pakistan owes a lot more
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