Open Defecation, Metro and CPEC (Public Toilets in Pakistan – Situation Analysis)
“Public Toilets in Pakistan – Situation Analysis” In spite of huge advance, South Asia is as yet a place where the biggest number of individuals, almost 953 million, don’t approach enhanced sanitation and our beloved country Pakistan is among the 10 nations where the urbanest inhabitants need access to protected and private toilets, WaterAid, a […]
Once again Pakistan withstands, but when will it learn to endure?
“In the name of Private Security” On Sunday, our national chatter began with news that Kulbhushan Yadav, an on-duty Naval commander and agent of the Indian spy agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), had been arrested. It is widely believed that Yadav and his accomplices are involved in terrorism, sectarian clashes and target killings on […]
Helping the helpless
“Samaritans laws, infrastructure or behavioral change” Along our highways and motorways, many of us have witnessed unfortunate victims laying on ground, crying for help after being involved in an accident. Dozens will stop, see the faces of their country- men, their broken bones and blood pouring from their bodies, but who among us has offered […]
GOOD BYE-DO DARYA
Do Darya has been a famous eatery among the people of Karachi. Even when people come from other cities, they are keen on visiting the location for its beautiful view and exemplary variety of foods. The odd name of ‘Do Darya‘ when translated, means two rivers but, as there are no rivers on the site […]
Generation gap in Pakistan
Introduction: In Pakistan, the generation gap is increasing day-by-day. Before I discuss this topic first try to understand its meaning. The generation gap in Pakistan is a difference of attitudes of generations that ultimately lead them to poor understanding of each other. The relationships don’t work out in an appropriate manner and generations instead of […]
Minorities, Religion and the Duress
” Case of Forced-Conversions in Pakistan “ Forced Conversion is the selection of an alternate religion or irreligion under coercion. Constrained deserting of religion has been portrayed as “change to agnosticism”. The individuals who change over may eagerly grasp their new religion or irreligion, or may proceed, clandestinely, with the convictions and practices initially held, […]
Calligraphy; the Spiritual Art
Calligraphy, a centuries-old decorative ornamental handwriting art hails from the Greek civilization. The word Calligraphy is a combination of two Greek words as well, ‘kalli’ (beautiful) and ‘graphia’ (to write). Since the advent of Islam, its holy book, The Quran was written on different mediums. Calligraphists of that era used many writing styles to transcribe […]
Brain drain is not Pakistan’s problem, but it should be
“Brain drain (noun) the emigration of highly trained or intelligent people from a particular country.” Elite brains are most often found in universities. Their mission is to turn out doctors, engineers, managers or advocates are vital for a healthier, productive, progressive and lawful society. But Pakistan’s elite brainshave been sadly deficient when it comes to […]
A trip to Beijing
“Important lessons imparted and learned” I was privileged and honored to attend the XVI World Congress of Comparative Education Societies in Beijing. With me was Prof. Dr. Abdul Hameed, a renowned educator and research supervisor at the University of Management and Technology, Lahore. We co-authored the research paper on Comparing Assessment Practices in Public and […]
Post-Divorce Guardianship and the Men
“The case of Feminist Zealots in Pakistan” The desire to marry the opposite gender of choice is a human instinct. However, the pretty dress, standing before family and friends, the party, honeymoon and all the dinners come to an end when one from the couple decides to break their wedlock. In our country, most divorces […]