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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dowry, Haq Mehar, and Late Marriages
Beti Lo Mahr Do, Beta Lo Jahez Do Marriages nowadays have become super inflexible especially for the people falling into the middle or lower classes of the society. Well, it was explicitly mentioned by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) 1400 years ago that there would come a time when “Nikkah will become expensive, and […]
Teacher??? My Girlfriend!!!
Sexual Assaults in Sacred Connections Infatuation, lust, madness or media; you may use these words in trying to justify the sexual relationship between a student and his/her teacher, but in no meaning of these words, you will be able to justify it. From our religious institutions to the high-fi private and public educational institutions, the […]
JOINT FAMILY SYSTEM IN PAKISTAN PART-2
Status, Issues and Solutions The Victim of this System Although female suffers a lot as she comes from a family who may have entirely different customs rules, she also sometimes gives up trying to maintain the peace in the household, but who pays for it? Yes, you guessed it right. The only person who has […]
JOINT FAMILY SYSTEM IN PAKISTAN Part-1
Status, Issues and Solutions In Pakistan, the very first question that is raised after knowing that a girl is getting married is always, “Is she going to a joint family or a nuclear family system?” Yes, because people in Pakistan consider this to be a really big issue not only for the husband and wife […]
Gender Discrimination in Pakistan (Part 1)
Pakistan ranks high on the list of countries with rampant discrimination against sex. In a country, where religion is often used as an excuse to bind shackles around girl’s feet, being a girl in this patriarchal society is hardly less than a crime. From infanticide to honor killing to other abhorrent traditions such as Wanni, […]
Gender Discrimination in Pakistan (Part-2) Discrimination Against Men
In the first part of this article, you have read one side of the problem. Search for the words ‘discrimination against sex‘ and the first several results will display findings related to gender discrimination against the women only. True, women have a tough time in Pakistan, but being a man is not much easier. The […]
Game Shows: Silent Morale Killer
Television is one of the most modern methods of mass media communication which eventually has an enormous impact on the society. Unfortunately, the community itself stays unaware of the adverse effects of various television programs that are broadcasted. Behind the veil of ‘entertainment’ programs full of glitz and glam, a very different story awaits to […]