When a sophomore from Karachi arrived at her college in Florida last fall, it felt like stepping into achievement — a promise finally fulfilled. But the reminder of the U.S.
The communist movement in Pakistan was not always underground. There was a time when Karachi echoed with the slogans of the Communist Party of Pakistan (CPP), and the streets of
The immigration debate in America is not really about immigration. It’s about fear, power, and a national identity crisis. The anti-immigrant playbook might have a fresh coat of paint, but
Meaning: The law of retaliation — an eye for an eye. Explanation: This ancient principle of justice demands that punishment mirrors the offence in severity. Example: In modern law, this
Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at
یہ گلیوں کے آوارہ بے کار کتے کہ بخشا گیا جن کو ذوق گدائی زمانے کی پھٹکار سرمایہ ان کا جہاں بھر کی دھتکار ان کی کمائی نہ آرام شب
Provision: Principles of Policy: Responsibility of the State The principles set out in this Chapter (Principles of Policy) shall be observed by the State in the governance of Pakistan. It
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
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
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
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
“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
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
Edward Said once wrote that exile is not just about separation, but the way it sharpens memory. To love Pakistan, then, is to live in a constant state of exile,
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
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
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
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
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
“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.”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
From 13 to 16 May 2025, Donald J. Trump, the 47th President of the United States, undertook his first major international tour of his second term, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar,
Audi Alteram Partem Meaning: Hear the other side. Explanation: No one should be judged without being given a fair chance to present their case. Example: If an employee is dismissed
Provision: Equality of Citizens All citizens are equal before the law and are entitled to equal protection of the law. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of sex
خون اپنا ہو یا پرایا ہو نسل آدم كا خون ہے آخر جنگ مشرق میں ہو کہ مغرب میں امن عالم كا خون ہے آخر بم گھروں پر گریں کہ
I like the lady horses best, how they make it all look easy, like running 40 miles per hour is as fun as taking a nap, or grass. I like
Provision: Protection of Property Rights No person shall be deprived of their property save in accordance with the law. No property shall be compulsorily acquired or taken possession of except
Meaning No one should be a judge in their own cause. Explanation A person cannot preside over a matter in which they have a personal interest, as it compromises impartiality.
If the hope of giving is to love the living, the giver risks madness in the act of giving. Some such lesson I seemed to see in the faces
اب مرے دوسرے بازو پہ وہ شمشیر ہے جو اس سے پہلے بھی مرا نصف بدن کاٹ چکی اسی بندوق کی نالی ہے مری سمت کہ جو اس سے پہلے
“Please, bring me a cup of chai.” “Chai?” The waiter frowned. “We’ve got English tea, madam.” “Okay then, bring me a British tea.” He gave me a cringe smile—one of
Pakistan is one of those countries where justice is served partially—only to those who either have enough power to influence the system and turn the tables in their favour easily
She Said No. He Killed Her Anyway. Seventeen. Sana Yousaf was just seventeen. She didn’t get to grow up. She didn’t get to graduate, make mistakes, dream, or breathe freely.
Every day in Pakistan, from crowded school staff rooms in Karachi to bustling office cafeterias in Lahore, a familiar scene plays out. A woman opens her handbag and pulls out
In the Foucauldian sense, the state’s ultimate power lies not in law, but in the management of life and death – in deciding who may live “freely” and who must
Who Does the Dishes? She posts a Women’s Day story with a quote by Audre Lorde. Then she clears the table. Her brother is still scrolling in the lounge. No
For as long as anyone can remember, saying no has been a social sin. So much so, in fact, that it has become one of those things that doesn’t discriminate
Meaning Ignorance of the law excuses no one. Explanation A person cannot avoid legal responsibility by claiming lack of knowledge about the law. Example Constructing a building without required permits
Provision: Right to Property Every citizen shall have the right to acquire, hold, and dispose of property in any part of Pakistan, subject to the Constitution and any reasonable restrictions
Why did I write it down? In order to remember. Of course, but exactly what was it I wanted to remember? How much of it actually happened? Did any of
تم اپنے عقیدوں کے نیزے ہر دل میں اتارے جاتے ہو ہم لوگ محبت والے ہیں تم خنجر کیوں لہراتے ہو اس شہر میں نغمے بہنے دو بستی میں ہمیں
i’ve been eating poetry again. you can tell from the ink on the edges of the cutting board, from the way the cumin spills beside commas. i forget what i
The decorations have decked every room in your house—strings of marigolds and fairy lights cascade down the walls, people are coming and going, and the hustle and bustle of shaadi
In the villages of Punjab, Heer wasn’t read. She was remembered. Her story lived in the mehfils, echoed from the mouths of old men under peepal trees, and spilt from
Dear Reader, Welcome to Pakistani society — where roti, kapra, aur makaan remain elusive for the common man, women struggle with domestic violence, and floods swallow entire cities. Amidst these crises, Pakistani
In a bid to progress digitally, the government of Pakistan has introduced digitisation of many different tools for the general public. One example is City Islamabad, an application that allows
If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don’t hesitate. Give in to it. There are plenty of lives and whole towns destroyed or about to be. We are not wise,
Provision: Safeguards as to Educational Institutions in Respect of Religion No person attending any educational institution shall be required to receive religious instruction, or take part in any religious ceremony,
Provision: Safeguard Against Taxation for Purposes of Any Particular Religion No person shall be compelled to pay any special tax the proceeds of which are to be spent on the
On the plane I have a dream I’ve left half my torso on the back porch with my beloved. I have to go back for it, but it’s too
What if political and social decadence reaches our doors and we find our feet taking their last steps towards any real moral, social, or political elevation? Look at the lines
