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7 truly bizarre and shocking 2015 moments in Pakistani politics
1. 'Baby' Bilawal's new 'uncle'Seriously, though. What can Imran teach Bilawal about politics? And here's a flashback to when Altaf was Bilawal's favourite uncle.2. When Zulfikar Mirza prophesied that...
View ArticleNo. Bilawal's security is not more important than 10-month old Bisma's life
A father with an ashen face holds the limp body of his ten-month old child. A baby who was supposed to have all the time in the world to live, dream and be, is pronounced dead. All this on live TV.I...
View ArticleFrom red to green and out of the blue: Tale of the somersault man
Haris, an old college buddy of mine back in the mid-1980s, came from a highly conservative middle-class family in Pakistan’s chaotic, colossal metropolis, Karachi. Yet, he was an impassioned member of...
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Germany to India: Our journey from 'Bollywood' streets to fairy tale mountains
This is the travel blog of backpackers Rochssare Neromand-Soma (28) and Morten Hübbe (30) who met at the same university in Germany, where they both studied Literature and Media. They finished school...
View ArticlePomegranate — the Pakistani powerhouse of health and vibrance
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View ArticlePSL fantasy: Gayle versus Amir at the Gaddafi stadium
It’s the last over. The emotions in the stadium are palpable. Chris Gayle is on strike, facing Mohammad Amir who is stretching for his last run-up of the game. I glance around to see the entire Gadaffi...
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5 things you need to know about an engine when buying a used car
If you are interested in buying your first used car, you will need your wits about you to make sure you don’t end up with a lemon. Sellers try their best to hide the defects of their cars in order to...
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Karachi through time: A watchman, salesman and five fishermen
It was Galileo Galilei's research on pendulum motion that spurred the dawn of the industrial age in modern Europe. Accurate time-keeping was a crucial need that lay at the heart of this transition and...
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'Benazir Rani, Haqoomat Rani'
Thar is one of the most underdeveloped areas in the country, with the lowest Human Development Index. But its rich local culture and traditions are endearing.The area is known for its quaint landscape,...
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What if Cinders was a boy with one glass sandal, waiting for Princess...
“Boys are strong and brave; they don’t cry,” said my grandmother consoling my brother, wiping his tears when he was hit hard by the tennis ball. I asked her about girls. “They are fragile and naive so...
View ArticleWhy Imran's 'my way or the highway' mantra is so dangerous
Scene 1: Imran Khan sits in front of Karan Thapar in an interview. The seasoned journalist lobs question after question like hand-grenades but Mr Khan knows exactly when to duck, when to stall and when...
View ArticleSix 2016 resolutions for the eco-conscious among us
The best time to travel through the picturesque countryside of Punjab is at the crack of dawn. I did that a few days ago; winding along the dusty roads of central Punjab, watching the sun rise and the...
View ArticleCan an Islamic airline save us from disaster in the air?
An Islamic airline has taken off in Malaysia this week. The believers catching the ride on Rayani Air expect halal meals and greater sensitivity to their religious beliefs while being 30,000 feet above...
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Germany to India: 'Pakistan and India are more alike than different'
This is the travel blog of backpackers Rochssare Neromand-Soma (28) and Morten Hübbe (30) who met at the same university in Germany, where they both studied Literature and Media. They finished school...
View ArticlePride and Prejudice in Pakistan: 'That mansion in Phase VIII is pretty grand'
There is something about those dog-eared classics on my bookshelf that keeps bringing me back to them time and again. I’m a die-hard Janeite, and while I don’t mind a bit of Bronte and Hardy, it is to...
View Article4 stories that shed light on Pakistani media's failings in 2015
Motivated by higher ratings, there were occasions in 2015 when Pakistani media went overboard with its reporting and turned news events into blockbusters. Here's a look at four of the biggest stories...
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A short cultural history of west-returned Pakistanis
In the 1950s and 1960s, Pakistanis who had lived in a western country and then returned home were usually perceived to have become more informed and ‘modern’.One way of observing this is to study the...
View Article'Baji, open the door, I'm dying in here'
She is locked up in a cold washroom. Her weak cries for help escape from the windows in the dead of night, and fall mostly on deaf ears. Her miserable life will continue, thanks to the apathy of the...
View ArticleWhy can't we let motherhood be an individual choice
Three years down and no baby. “Hai Allah,” exclaims the dramatic one.“Bechari, may be she has a medical problem,” explains the understanding one.And to conclude, the curious one, “I think someone...
View Article'You are a woman, how can you not want kids?'
Three years down and no baby. “Hai Allah,” exclaims the dramatic one.“Bechari, may be she has a medical problem,” explains the understanding one.And to conclude, the curious one, “I think someone...
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