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Beyond the Imperfection

By: Sana Malik, Uploaded: 10th June 2013

Beyond the Imperfection I wake up every day, go the University, do lunch somewhere and get back home. I see people, places and moments. I observe how people living in the same city vary from one another. How everyone has their different stories and different realities of life. For a class project, I went to the Dolmen City...


A Rebuttal of the Official Narrative on the War on Terror

By: Moez Mobeen, Uploaded: 30th May 2013

A Rebuttal of the Official Narrative on the War on Terror The war on terror continues to be the most important and polarizing debate in Pakistan. Yet, it continues to this day with the most fundamental question still unanswered, is it our war or not? Although since the start of this war, Pakistani public has consistently rejected it as an American war, a section of the...


Civil nuclear help from China

By: Aqil Khan, Uploaded: 27th May 2013

Civil nuclear help from China Often our political leadership gives such statements like an XYZ country will make an investment in Pakistan But I ask why? The developed countries coming for investment have their own business interests and their investment is not to let Pakistan become a self-sufficient nation with a rival to their businesses and market interests. This would...


Hannibal So Far

By: Laila Rehman, Uploaded: 25th May 2013

Hannibal So Far I recently watched “Red Dragon” and this TV show, based on the same characters, trumps that movie. It has aspects of a procedural cop show, but it’s really not the focus of the show. The show isn’t doing “killer of the week” in the traditional sense where the bulk of the plot is them hunting down the...


Are Air Conditioners a luxury?

By: Farah Jamil, Uploaded: 22nd May 2013

Are Air Conditioners a luxury? If someone asked this question a few decades ago, the answer could be somewhat in affirmation. However, today’s scenario is quite different from the past. Air conditioners that were once considered a luxury accessory to be afforded by the elite class only and were made available only by a handful of local and multinational companies...


The most conflicted constituency NA-250

By: Asma Sayani, Uploaded: 20th May 2013

The most conflicted constituency NA-250 Finally a partial re-run of the vote in 43 polling stations of NA-250 concluded peacefully and efficiently after many allegations, counter allegations, debate between political parties. Surprisingly, the process took place without any troublesome incident contrary to May 11’s mismanagement and staggering delays and riggings but to an utter disappointment the turnout was much lower...


Sleeping authorities will make Pakistan isolated

By: Asma Sayani, Uploaded: 18th May 2013

Sleeping authorities will make Pakistan isolated Pakistan is the only country in the world without a clear health structure, making its people vulnerable all around the world. The country may face an international travel ban, including a possible ban on Hajj travel by Saudi Arabia, due to its failure in controlling recent measles outbreak. Authorities’ failure in its prevention could lead...


Rigging not only a problem in NA-250

By: Laila Rehman, Uploaded: 17th May 2013

Rigging not only a problem in NA-250 “Were the elections really fair and free?” a question that rises after every election held in Pakistan.  It is very unfortunate that even after repeated claims of The Elections Commission of Pakistan about providing Free and Fair elections, many political parties have not felt satisfied with the proceedings. Many political leaders believe that the ECP...


Election rigging videos that surfaced on social media

By: Hassaan Ali, Uploaded: 14th May 2013

Election rigging videos that surfaced on social media A man opening Rigging the ballot box in NA-251 Very Clear Video of Election Rigging from NA-219 (Hyderabad) Female voters presenting bangles to police Fake voters caught in Lahore Election rigging caught by rangers Ballot boxes kicked and feeling apart on roads Election rigging in Punjab Karachi police doing nothing and sleeping during polling Poll...


Hope Reborn

By: Maidah Haris Dar, Uploaded: 14th May 2013

Hope Reborn The election of 2013 was an event that I had been looking forward to for a long time. Not only was it going to be the first time that I was going to cast my vote but after the disappointments of the previous government, these elections were a ray of hope, that maybe the next...


Altaf Hussain threatens Karachi’s separation and later denies

By: Maliha, Uploaded: 14th May 2013

Altaf Hussain threatens Karachi’s separation and later denies KARACHI: After the allegations of other political parties on Muttahida Qaumi Movement, of massive poll rigging in Karachi and Hyderabad, the Chief of MQM Altaf Hussain passed several enraged statements in his telephonic address in 9/0 sector on Sunday. He targeted his statements towards the establishment of Pakistan. “If establishment does not like the mandate...


Eve teasing and public harassment

By: Ramsha kohat, Uploaded: 14th May 2013

Eve teasing and public harassment It was anything but a regular Friday night. I had to reach at a social event which was part of a Summit where I was representing my university. Not accustomed or allowed to travel alone, I was panicking since my Father was out of city and my mother couldn’t leave the home alone. So I...


A Letter to Imran Khan

By: Hareem Atif Khan, Uploaded: 11th May 2013

A Letter to Imran Khan Dear Imran, I was a schoolgirl in the 80’s and I know you. I remember the excitement of the Brooke Bond ad, the value of your autograph. I remember the pages in slam books dedicated to you. I know who my boy-cousins and chacha’s were pretending to be when they swung a bat over their...


Why am I voting for PTI?

By: Fatima Abbas, Uploaded: 10th May 2013

Why am I voting for PTI? A day before the elections and I am still not entirely swayed by the alleged ‘tsunami’ Imran Khan claims to bring. It is easy to get caught up in the raging bat-fever these days, but how many of these ardent supporters have objectively evaluated PTI’s policies. PTI’s policies regarding a uniform education system, affordable justice...


Voting For Yourselves Only

By: Areesha Mazhar, Uploaded: 9th May 2013

Voting For Yourselves Only . Every leader wants to make a naya Pakistan and convince Pakistani population to vote for them. They all promise basically the same thing, the idea of peace and prosperity. Talking to various people I have realized the air of despair have very well settled into our lives. It is like a dark misty fog surrounding...


The Next Investment

By: Laila Rehman, Uploaded: 9th May 2013

The Next Investment By 2035, global shale oil production has the potential to reach up to 14 million barrels per day by 2035, in other words, 12% of the world’s total oil supply.  A report from the EIA projects oil prices will drop as low as USD 133 per barrel, while assuming conservative figures in the levels of...


The Art of Living

By: Areesha Mazhar, Uploaded: 9th May 2013

The Art of Living A few days ago I was walking alongside the beach with my friend, she on the shallow waves, while I preferred to walk on the sand ,she asked me the usual question , the question one immediately pops in somewhat relaxed surroundings, Where do you see yourself in 5 years? I was about to launch...


Life – A matter of perspective

By: Areesha Mazhar, Uploaded: 9th May 2013

Life – A matter of perspective Whenever I feel myself trapped in the world of worries and want to break free, I turn to the beach .The sound of the waves refreshes my very soul. My bare feet touching the wet sand makes me feel alive as ever. Few hours at the beach makes me forget all the worries that were...


Why Fatima Gul

By: Aruba adil, Uploaded: 7th May 2013

Why Fatima Gul Turkish series Fatima Gul produced in 2010 presented to the Turkish channel Canal story taken from the novel which has the same name but the series is different from story of the novel and the real story. Fatima Gul having lead Perrin Sat, an amazing Turkish actress and Engine Akiorik. The series addresses an important...


The Lost Joy

By: Maidah Haris Dar, Uploaded: 6th May 2013

The Lost Joy As I was getting ready for a party my 8 year old cousin looked at me and said, “You’re so lucky baji, you are a grown up you can do anything.” I looked at her and smiled at her naivety. Children! What do they know being a grown up is anything but lucky. But I...


The Bizarre Reality

By: Sana Malik, Uploaded: 6th May 2013

The Bizarre Reality KARACHI: A new trend in Karachi has been arrived of teenagers getting killed by feudal lords or big shots’ sons. Shahzeb Khan, Hamza Elahi and Hamza ahmed are the few examples. These killings has been destroyed many homes. Victim’s families are still protesting to get the justice from our Judiciary. The point is that do...


Greater Sorrows

By: Ramsha kohat, Uploaded: 3rd May 2013

Greater Sorrows So what’s the biggest problem in your life? An exam you failed. Oh no, maybe your parents don’t treat you equally amongst your siblings. Did you say it’s more? Oho. I think it must be the new lawn prints you can’t afford where as your neighbor just brought 5 new ones. How unfair life is,...


Losing a bit of Innocence

By: Areesha Mazhar, Uploaded: 3rd May 2013

Losing a bit of Innocence She was standing in the crowds to get the free t-shirt at the exhibition. She could see her parents from the corner of the eye. Her mom looking impatient and flustered and her dad sipping on a tea he bought from the stall. They were waiting for her. After all it was her insistence to...


Poem – My Woe

By: Gul Nayani, Uploaded: 30th April 2013

Poem – My Woe As the moment of happiness came, The feeling of sorrow arrived. The smile curved down. And tears became cold as ice. Body shivered with irony. And mind asked the question why? Just then I saw a lightning shooting down from the sky, And an angel wearing a long gown standing by. I asked what? did...


Election 2013 and the three weird doubts

By: Aqsa Ishtiaque, Uploaded: 29th April 2013

Election 2013 and the three weird doubts The upcoming general elections have created a contrasting environment in Pakistan. One side is the enthusiastic one, where people are excited and willing about the upcoming elections 2013 whereas the other side is terrified and frightened about the present violent situation of the country and expecting more adverse conditions ahead. In a strange way, the...


The things we don’t acknowledge

By: Aruba adil, Uploaded: 29th April 2013

The things we don’t acknowledge We all know Clifton to be a place for enjoyment and entertainment. Most of the people who are living out of Karachi are either fascinated by the splashing waves of the sea or sometimes years after the calmness of the waves. We deem Clifton to be a place for relaxation, rejoice and relish as we...


 
 
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