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(Non)construction of Clifton flyover: Do two wrongs make a right?
Most of us have been taught since childhood that two wrongs do not make a right.Of late, though, I have discovered that the above maxim (like most other “truths” that have been considered sacrosanct...
View ArticleThe bloody tale of a zombie-city (part 2)
(Continued from the first part as published here.)“In the beginning, the zombies hid in deserted places, coming out only at night to quench their blood-thirst. As time passed, they became more daring...
View ArticleWill Islamabad’s flagpole be larger than Delhi’s?
Supposedly taking inspiration from the massive Indian tri-color fluttering above New Delhi, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has directed CDA to install a Pakistani flag of similar dimensions in...
View ArticleTuQ and Model Town: How internal politics did PML-N in
It's a true saying that politicians do not need enemies; they just need time as they are their own worst enemies.The statement holds true for practically all political parties in Pakistan. It took the...
View ArticleJonas Salk — The hero we are unworthy of
On this day (June 23) in 1995, a man to whom the entire world owes their gratitude passed away at the age of 80. For most of the world today, the innovation credited to this medical researcher has...
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The real Father of Karachi — II
In my previous blog on Jamshed Nusserwanjee, I mentioned how he had a keen interest in establishing maternity homes for the community. In this second and last blog on Nusserwanjee, we will speak of the...
View ArticleIn wake of the airport attack: Are we targeting the right enemy?
It has been over a week since Karachi Airport was attacked.Security, we are told, has been beefed up and authorities plan to 'construct a wall' between the perimeter fence north of the airport and...
View ArticleMS Dhoni — Whose Big Deal is it anyway?
Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s official Twitter profile shows him wearing the words Honor and Virtue prominently on a T-shirt that resembles battle fatigues. It’s a fitting image for the battle-hardened...
View ArticleBusiness-friendly Pakistan: It's possible if the govt wants it
When it comes to providing an enabling environment for businesses, Pakistan always ranks at the bottom. The latest survey of global business environment reveals that Pakistan has dropped two notches...
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Hypocristan...
The perpetual finger-wagging whiner (aka Pakistani Liberal):Before military operation against extremists:During military operation against extremists:After refugee camps are set up:After the operation...
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Movie Review: Hamshakals is a comedy of blunders
A comedy movie has to have a good plot, direction and performance, and above all, improvisational dialogue. However, Hamshakals, the recent Bollywood comedy directed by Sajid Khan, has overstepped all...
View ArticleIDP = Internally Disowned Pakistanis
For a country founded in the footsteps of the largest migration in history; the apathy is astounding.The war in the northwest, its latest episode now a few weeks old, has left the land bleeding people....
View ArticleTV entertainment — Why doth thou sink so low?
In an age where our musicians are breaking new ground globally, our producers winning prestigious, and our movies breaking box office records; our televised programming has been reduced to a bunch of...
View ArticleWill we stay committed to this long war?
Conducting guerilla wars is costly and time-consuming. The nation must prepare for a 'long war' instead of wishing for a quick victory.As I write this, Pakistan army has begun their ground operation on...
View ArticlePolitical Islam: Theory and reality
Political Islam is an attractive concept for many Muslims and some expect it to resolve some of the economic, political and cultural problems they face. But most don’t know how this will happen.From...
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Uch Sharif — II
(continued from 'Uch Sharif: Alexandria on the Indus')Of these graves, the oldest, belongs to Jalal ud Din Surkh Posh. This 14th century father-saint of South Punjab was once the citizen of Bukhara,...
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Food Stories: Murgh Musallam
I have enjoyed a fine meal of roast chicken countless times but never Murgh Musallam in the true sense, as referred to by the royals of centuries past. In my observation the hosts serving a whole...
View Article'Traitor of Sindh' Seth Naomal: A case of blasphemy in 1832
When talking about the history of Sindh, Seth Naomal Hotchand is a name which simply cannot be left out.Sindh's is an ancient history, one that countless historians have played a part in documenting....
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Transformers: Age of Extinction shows destruction at its peak
According to Director Michael Bay, the fourth instalment of the Transformers series is the first of the planned trilogy. Wonder if it transpires, it will definitely just show more destruction.The movie...
View ArticlePakistan's most well-kept secret
Run out of holiday destinations? Here's a beautiful corner in the northern areas you probably still haven't been to: Shigar.Shigar is a place in Gilgit-Baltistan where you will find a desert with...
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