اور سب بھول گئے حرف صداقت لکھنا رہ گیا کام ہمارا ہی بغاوت لکھنا لاکھ کہتے رہیں ظلمت کو نہ ظلمت لکھنا ہم نے سیکھا نہیں پیارے بہ اجازت لکھنا نہ صلے کی نہ ستائش کی تمنا ہم کو حق میں لوگوں کے ہماری تو ہے عادت لکھنا ہم نے
no one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark you only run for the border when you see the whole city running as well your neighbors running faster than you breath bloody in their throats the boy you went to school with who kissed you dizzy behind
Provision: Preservation of Language, Script and Culture Any section of citizens having a distinct language, script or culture shall have the right to preserve and promote the same, and subject to law, establish institutions for that purpose. Meaning: Article 28 protects the cultural and linguistic rights of all communities within
Meaning: The thing speaks for itself. Explanation: In some cases, the mere facts imply negligence, even without direct proof. Example: A patient finds a surgical tool left inside them after surgery. The hospital’s fault is obvious—no further explanation needed. Importance: This maxim allows justice when clear negligence is apparent, even
“Nina, when would I be able to fly?” my six-year-old brother asked me longingly. He walked beside me as we took our usual path to the school—well, not an actual school, if you considered its state of neglect and disrepair. I looked at my brother’s superhero costume and his soft,
While the world pours billions into community centres, counsellors, and cutting-edge communication, Pakistan relies on a far more efficient force: the Aunties. With sharp judgment, floral shawls, and a sixth sense for rishtas between unwilling participants, they’ve long run the nation’s most reliable network of unsolicited advice and judgement. But
Provision: Safeguard Against Discrimination in Services No citizen otherwise qualified for appointment in the service of Pakistan shall be discriminated against in respect of any such appointment on the ground only of race, religion, caste, sex, residence, or place of birth. However, for a period not exceeding twenty years from
Meaning: Where there is a right, there is a remedy. Explanation: If your legal right is violated, the law must offer a solution or compensation. Example: If a landlord unlawfully evicts a tenant, the tenant has the right to seek legal redress through the courts. Importance: This maxim ensures that
JT: Tell us a little about your childhood in Pakistan—what it was like and the memories that stayed with you. James A. Tebbe: I grew up on the Gordon College campus, where my father taught chemistry and later became Principal of FC College. We were four siblings. I had a
Traitors’ trade stems from the vast capital of political economy, which is run by a certain political climate characterised by sets of political behaviours. These include hate politics, politics of othering, polarisation, political paranoia, suppression of dissent, pseudo-nationalism, and xenophobic activism. These behaviours, although always questionable on rational grounds, constitute
SAT, IELTS, visa requirements and an absolutely draining university application experience later, one earns a ticket to a seemingly more promising future. When those difficult four years pass and students return to their home country with the prospect of working a job worthy of their qualifications, they find that this
“God made us victorious because we named our military operation Bunyan al-Marsoos after a Quranic verse. The victory of our armed forces against India is the victory of the whole Muslim world.” These were the words of a Friday sermon I attended one week after the war. As the dust of the
Meaning: Let justice be done though the heavens fall. Explanation: Justice must be served, no matter how great the consequences. Example: A judge must rule against the government if the law demands it—even if it causes political upheaval. Importance: This maxim underscores the integrity of the legal system: justice
تم سے پہلے وہ جو اک شخص یہاں تخت نشیں تھا اس کو بھی اپنے خدا ہونے پہ اتنا ہی یقیں تھا کوئی ٹھہرا ہو جو لوگوں کے مقابل تو بتاؤ وہ کہاں ہیں کہ جنہیں ناز بہت اپنے تئیں تھا آج سوئے ہیں تہ خاک نہ جانے یہاں کتنے
Provision: Non-discrimination in Respect of Access to Public Places In respect of access to places of public entertainment or resort, there shall be no discrimination against any citizen on the ground only of race, religion, caste, sex, residence or place of birth. The State may impose reasonable restrictions in the
For those of us who live at the shoreline standing upon the constant edges of decision crucial and alone for those of us who cannot indulge the passing dreams of choice who love in doorways coming and going in the hours between dawns looking inward and outward at once before
Life started to get scary as I got acquainted with the wonders of adulting. University applications, internships, emotional responsibilities, piles of coursework, and the constant fear of falling behind or getting stuck in a loophole of financial dependence. I was having trouble focusing, and that’s when it occurred to me
Ours is a nation where the rupee depreciates faster than public trust. In this view, Pakistan’s unveiling of its first government-led strategic Bitcoin reserve has landed with all the subtlety of a drone strike on common sense. It has been conveniently framed as a leap towards much-needed financial sovereignty and
Instagram loves a green girl. You know the type—earthy vibes, compost chic, yoga on reclaimed wood decks, and maybe a selfie next to a tree she “just planted”. She’s the face of a growing aesthetic that packages environmentalism as spiritual self-care. It’s soothing. But it’s not resistance. It’s not ecofeminism.
“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race…” — John Keating, played by Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society (1989), directed by Peter Weir and written by Tom Schulman) Our society burns away the soft children like sandpaper on
A Flashback Buckle up, fellow dreamers, as we embark on a journey into the glistening depths of memory. A gentle reminder: you may feel a longing – even an ache – for what lies ahead. Do you remember a time when wonder was your constant best friend, and the world
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, is visiting Washington DC to attend the 250th anniversary celebrations of the US Army on 14 June 2025. This is more than a ceremonial visit. Pakistan’s military has long been the centre of power in the country. It dominates not only
On 5 June 1967, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) took off from airbases in the south of the country, flew to Egypt via a radar-evading flight path, and struck several Egyptian Air Force bases. The Israelis then returned to their own bases, refuelled, rearmed, and launched a second round of
Zohran Mamdani’s run for mayor is about more than New York City. It’s about who belongs in the world’s city — and who does not. His potential victory could reshape the world’s view of municipal governance and inspire copycat movements worldwide. Even the potholes have politics in New York. However,
On the morning of June 7th, the day of Eid al-Azha, I woke up around the time of the Eid prayer and marched straight to the kitchen, because that was where I was supposed to be all day, more so than any other day. Recalling Eid mornings spent at my
In 2025, Pakistani pop culture is a shiny version of softcore propaganda with a glossy finish. From hijabis posting lip syncs to trap songs, ISPR-funded web series going viral, surveillance under the pretence of patriotism, and Instagram Reels with nationalist EDM music in the background, Pakistan’s culture is not evolving;
What is this, behind this veil, is it ugly, is it beautiful? It is shimmering, has it breasts, has it edges? I am sure it is unique, I am sure it is what I want. When I am quiet at my cooking I feel it looking, I feel it
یہ داغ داغ اجالا یہ شب گزیدہ سحر وہ انتظار تھا جس کا یہ وہ سحر تو نہیں یہ وہ سحر تو نہیں جس کی آرزو لے کر چلے تھے یار کہ مل جائے گی کہیں نہ کہیں فلک کے دشت میں تاروں کی آخری منزل کہیں تو ہوگا شب
Provision: Right to Education The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of five to sixteen years in such manner as may be determined by law. Meaning: Article 25A makes education a fundamental right for every child between the ages of 5 and 16.
Meaning: The act does not make a person guilty unless the mind is also guilty. Explanation: To be criminally liable, both a wrongful act (actus reus) and a guilty mind (mens rea) must be present. Example: Accidentally damaging someone’s property without any intent usually isn’t a crime—it may be a
In 2018, a group of young students in Lahore gathered to organise the Students Solidarity March. They were loud, earnest, and poetic in the way they demanded the right to unionise and retrieve control of the future they were so systematically being sidelined from. As Faiz inhabited the streets and
In a career spanning insurgency zones, high-profile investigations, and the complexities of Punjab’s criminal landscape, DIG Imran Kishwar has learned to lead with perseverance. In this candid conversation, he recounts formative experiences, unspeakable crimes, and his belief in justice—not just as a system, but as a legacy. Q: Could you
