Real “tabdeeli” comes from within
I must say, it’s very disturbing to see that people blame their incompetence on the government.
Somewhere it’s the government's fault too, but deep down...
The junk food abyss
As the popularity of devouring junk food in Pakistan is getting higher, people of various social strata are jumping onto the same bandwagon. Fast...
Humanity – butchered
The recent, horrific incident that took place in Sialkot on November 12, 2016 has shaken the entire nation to its core. Not only was...
Increasing problems for the transgender community in Pakistan
The transgender community is unfortunately considered with very little respect and recent events have proven that Pakistan is failing to secure the basic rights...
Roads in Turbat
It is known to every individual that roads are a fundamental requirement of a village or country. But in Turbat, the condition of roads...
Can we have your attention, please?
Despite a severe attack of paralysis, my grandfather was sent back home as no more hospital beds were available. His critical condition proved to...
Inter family marriages
In our country, cousin marriages are a common occurrence. Parents find it convenient to marry their sons and daughters within their families rather than...
A historic moment – and there’s more to be done
The first trade cargo from China arrived to Gawadar on November 14, 2016 and of course it was a moment of ecstasy for the...
Spare a thought for those in need
I visit SKMCH&RC each Saturday and spend time with the pediatric cancer patients. I try to engage them in arts and crafts activities—anything that...
Empty beds worth more than a life
Nowadays it is a common practice in our hospitals to encourage pregnant women for C-Sections (Cesarean) rather than normal deliveries. This tactic enables hospital...
Life of expectant mothers at risk
My wife and I were blessed with a baby last month. Usually this transition towards becoming parents is supposed to be blissful but unfortunately...
Littering
Littering is becoming a habit of all the citizens of Pakistan irrespective of whether they’re wealthy or indigent; literate or illiterate. Seeing people on high positions...
Human trafficking
After drug dealing, human trafficking is the second largest criminal industry in the world today and unfortunately it is growing fast in Pakistan. According...
An appeal to the media (letter no. 2)
I have said in my previous letter that the withdrawal in the canals of Sindh increased from 35.6 maf to 44.5 maf, a 25%...
Where is the impartiality of the law?
I have a question for the government, which I hope Mr Nisar can help me understand, and which the main stream media has conveniently...
Goodbye Ayesha Mumtaz?
The news is circulating for a while that Ayesha Mumtaz, an esteemed civil servant, has been finally shown the door. Her work has been astounding...
Motorcycles in Lahore
Lahore roads are full of Motor cycles while the roads are not fit for thousands of Motor Cycles. During the rush hour it is...
