Pakistani media: the shows are blaring on everyone’s televisions and capturing audiences in the millions. Melodramatic heroines, charming heroes, and endless banter. However, throughout the dramas that this industry pumps
Where Does It Hurt? Everywhere: In Warsan Shire’s poem, “What They Did Yesterday Afternoon,” an insight has been given into the globalised and universal phenomenon of suffering: how humans are
I’ve been told most writers have narcissistic tendencies. So, this piece is not about women. It’s not about women. It’s purely about my mothers’. My woman, and most of all,
Renting a house as a single woman is not just difficult — it’s nearly impossible, thanks to the deeply embedded cultural biases. For centuries, society has stereotyped women as submissive,
A casual stroll down the lane in the bustling markets of Lahore at night reveals one sombre fact: they are all dominated by men—more specifically, upper-middle-class men. These nightscapes serve
On some nights, when I wish to relax after a long day, I create a special moment for myself. I wear my night suit, make myself a hot beverage—tea or
Asma Jahangir co-founded Pakistan’s first women-led law firm in 1980 and built the country’s most fearless legal aid network. She fought cases others wouldn’t touch—defending rape victims, bonded labourers, blasphemy
Meaning: The burden of proof lies on the one who asserts, not the one who denies. Explanation: A person is presumed innocent unless the prosecution proves guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Provision: Strengthening Bonds with the Muslim World and Promoting International Peace The State shall strive to: Preserve and strengthen fraternal relations among Muslim countries. Promote international peace and security. Foster
The plum you’re going to eat next summer doesn’t exist yet; its potential lives inside a tree you’ll never see in an orchard you’ll never see, will be touched by
وطن کو کچھ نہیں خطرہ نظام زر ہے خطرے میں حقیقت میں جو رہزن ہے وہی رہبر ہے خطرے میں جو بیٹھا ہے صف ماتم بچھائے مرگ ظلمت پر وہ
Gaza’s Waters, Europe’s Conscience: Inside the Freedom Flotilla That Never Docked The Madleen was a white sailboat floating silently across the Mediterranean, carrying banners of peace, boxes of rice, baby
In recent years, there has been a rise in modest fashion, a style which was once seen as ‘niche’ and is now on Milan’s runways and Instagram feeds. Major brands
Imagine a world where everyone could speak flawless English — a world without language barriers, misunderstandings, or missed opportunities. Unfortunately, that is not a reality — in fact, quite the
Poetry is an exaggerated reflection of reality; when reality is bleak, poetry is bound to exude despondency. The rise of the sadboy shayar on social media is not an isolated
I’ve been thinking about the way, when you walk down a crowded aisle, people pull in their legs to let you by. Or how strangers still say “bless you” when
In an age of political division and social turmoil, few words are as overused—and misunderstood—as empathy. From presidential speeches to Instagram captions, “empathy” has been positioned as a moral compass,
مرے غنیم نے مجھ کو پیام بھیجا ہے کہ حلقہ زن ہیں مرے گرد لشکری اس کے فصیل شہر کے ہر برج ہر منارے پر کماں بہ دست ستادہ ہیں
Provision: Participation of People in Armed Forces The State shall enable people from all parts of Pakistan to participate in the Armed Forces of the country. Meaning: Article 39 ensures
We have all heard of the two-nation theory — where two peoples are divided by belief, identity, and fate. But have you ever seen the same people — from the
Meaning: Let your will be done. Explanation: This principle upholds the importance of respecting a person’s wishes, especially in contracts or last wills. Example: A validly written and witnessed will
Every day, we wake up to examples of countless ways a young girl is quietly kept from embracing her true self and draping herself in the colours of her identity.
Millions across the globe use TikTok. In Pakistan, many consider it an app that appeals more to the masses, offering them easy access to fame and income and allowing them
Meaning: No one can give what they do not have. Explanation: A person cannot transfer a better title to property than they themselves possess. Example: If someone sells stolen goods,
Provision: Promotion of Social and Economic Well-being of the People The State shall: Secure the well-being of the people, irrespective of sex, caste, creed, or race. Provide basic necessities of
The sulfur dawn hasn’t cracked the sky yet, but my knuckles are already bleeding into the grit. This glue-vat steams poison, and my lungs feel like wet paper tearing. I’m
چند روز اور مری جان فقط چند ہی روز ظلم کی چھاؤں میں دم لینے پہ مجبور ہیں ہم اور کچھ دیر ستم سہہ لیں تڑپ لیں رو لیں اپنے
In the after of the painting’s scene sun slices, shoots through the room—but the now-painting remains dark. In the days after, hundreds will tour the bloodshot house, I mean it
Pakistani Fashion Sweethearts: Everybody loves a good discount, especially when it is offered by big brands like Khaadi, Sapphire, or Nishat Linen, which can safely be called the Pakistani nation’s
Everyone wants to be the one who “breaks generational trauma”. But what happens when that idea becomes self-centred, individualised, and inattentive to community survival strategies? This is a cultural-theoretical critique
It hangs in the air, etched on every wall. It’s not just poverty. Not just corruption. It’s exploitation—the mother of all evils. That is still denying Africa its due rights
For decades, Western superpowers such as the USA, Canada, etc., have all been world leaders in hosting international students for educational programmes. Ivy League dreams, sororities, and EU-funded fellowships promised
“Girls support girls, but oh wait, I just got promoted, and I only support success, so I don’t know… You do you, maybe?” One day you’re discussing the plight of
As summer vacations begin, many individuals start planning their trips—often to international destinations—without appreciating the beauty of Pakistan. Rural areas are often seen as polluted and filled with litter (especially
Meaning: Let the buyer beware. Explanation: Buyers must take responsibility for checking the quality and suitability of goods before purchase. Example: If you buy a used car without inspecting it
Provision: Promotion of Social Justice and Eradication of Social Evils The State shall: Promote social justice and ensure the welfare of the people. Eradicate social evils such as the dowry
More than the fuchsia funnels breaking out of the crabapple tree, more than the neighbor’s almost obscene display of cherry limbs shoving their cotton candy-colored blossoms to the slate sky
یہ ہم گنہ گار عورتیں ہیں جو اہل جبہ کی تمکنت سے نہ رعب کھائیں نہ جان بیچیں نہ سر جھکائیں نہ ہاتھ جوڑیں یہ ہم گنہ گار عورتیں ہیں
London has always been good at playing pretend. A queen who reigned over half the world but paid rent on her crown. A city that held revolutions over tea and
It’s a story we have witnessed before; just the characters are changing. Once, it was the USA protecting the world from weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Then it was
A Systemic Collapse, Not an Isolated Failure Ask anyone in Pakistan why the country’s education system continues to collapse, and you’ll hear between the lines of a familiar sentiment —
The first casualty of modern-day living is sleep; it comes right at the top of the list of things to sacrifice. Work, preparations for exams, binge-watching a series, and scrolling
You’re somewhere around 13 — you can feel it: the pressure. The subtle hints from your relatives, the constant nagging from your mother, the hollow stares from your father when
Rilke, an Austrian poet, is said to have been walking along a cliff near the Duino Castle when he heard a voice in the wind saying, “Who, if I cried
Pakistan’s ability to enrich uranium up to U-4 is both a scientific milestone and a national asset. It is the fruit of tireless efforts by scientists like Dr Abdul Qadeer
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
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