Echoes of Empathy: Cultivating a new Social Order!
Generally people – whether well educated or illiterate – have a very peculiar behavior towards a conversation. No matter what the topic under discussion may be, they have the habit of pinning a statement and then arguing like animals. More often than not, people do not even try to be kind to one another, or…
Read MoreShifting the Focus: Parental Role in the Success of Students
It’s been 18 long years since this author read ‘Why boys fail in college’ by H.E. Hawkes. While exploring the avenues of the teaching profession at that time, this writer took every word of the essay to the heart and hoped that the coming out of this essay will lead to better results. Little did…
Read MoreEducation; the most powerful weapon!
Indeed, education is the most powerful weapon to bring a positive change in the state. The statement emphasizes upon the essentiality of education for bringing up an inclusive state, where all the citizens can benefit equally from the available resources. This is possible because education is the gateway to glory and success. It is also…
Read MoreRamadan: Embracing the Sacred Journey of Fasting and Spiritual Growth
The consecrated month of Ramadan is knocking on the door. Allah is ready to flare the door of forgiveness and latch Shaitan. During the month of Ramadan, Allah showers his slaves with benefits. One of the five pillars of Islam is fasting, which is observed during this month. During this month, the Prophet (peace be…
Read MoreFrom Fatima Jinnah to the Modern Era: Exposing Political Disgrace
In the early 1960s, Pakistan experienced its first and only direct presidential elections under the influence of a new constitution introduced by the then inorganically ruling Ayub Khan. Despite being remembered by some as a “golden-era ruler” for the decade of development, Ayub Khan’s regime was marked by controversies and the destruction of democracy that…
Read MoreLost Potential: Pakistan’s Education Crisis and the Urgent Call for Change
Pakistan – a country rich in culture and blessed with a diverse population – struggles with crucial challenges in its educational sector, restricting its overall growth and development potential. These challenges, however, are not new but rather dating back to colonial-era policies. The educational obstacles in Pakistan are intricate, complicated and multifaceted, including – but…
Read MoreWhy Voting Is Essential: Understanding Its Importance
Elections consistently prove to be a turning point in the history of any country. The same could very well be said about our cherished, beloved and exquisite country. However, unfortunately, many sane, educated and aware people have been heard saying that they would not go out to vote. Pat Mitchell, the American journalist, once said,…
Read MoreThe Ballot Paper Enigma: Unveiling a Simple Sheet or a Glimpse into Our Future?
For most nations, elections are a routine process of a functional democracy. For Pakistan, elections are always an event. These elections, like all the ones before, are coupled with a number of controversies and uncertainties. Have you ever thought of taking a few minutes out of your busy schedule and taking a detour from your…
Read MoreHow are Real-life Katniss Everdeens made: A look into Mahrung Baloch’s Life.
Who is Mahrung Baloch? Lately you have probably seen clips of a woman with a Phashk (traditional attire for Baloch women) and chador marching against Baloch forced abductions and brutal killings. Fighting with a cracking voice while holding back tears. As I sit here penning this down, my body feels numb but a while ago…
Read MoreUnited We Win ; Divided We Fall
On this 25th December, as we celebrate the founder’s birthday (read: enjoy our day off from work), it is crucial to take a moment and ponder over this words and thoughts, and compare our present day situation to what the dream of Pakistan really was. Today, we are picking up the most popular slogan associated…
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