Plight of Women in Pakistan

Scholars have suggested a variety of perspectives to explain women’s plight in Pakistan. Here is an insightful perspective that considers power, status, and money to be at the roots.
The Social FarceBy Ayesha Siddiqa, Dawn, September 05, 2008
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ALTHOUGH Pakistan’s attention seems completely diverted towards the upcoming presidential elections, there are other equally important things happening in [...]

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In Praise of Resistance Against All Injustice

In memory of all victims of injustice. Injustice in the form of physical violence, as in wars, genocides, state-terrorism, and terrorism in general that target innocent people . Their crime? Either they belonged to a marginalized group or they dared to speak truth to power and resist injustice.
Injustice in the form of honor killing, gang [...]

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Let’s Weave A Dream

A friend, very disappointed with the current state of affairs in Pakistan, expressed his feelings with this couplet from Ghalib:

hairaan hun dil ko ro’un ke pitun jigar ko main,
maqdur ho agar to sath rakhun nauhagar ko main

The situation is indeed quite depressing for any person with a conscious head on his shoulders and a [...]

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The Askariya Mosque and the Muslim Ummah

The desecration of the Holy Askariya Mosque is a painful sight to all lovers and followers of the Prophet and his family. My condolence to all of you on this tragedy.
We are at a very sensitive juncture of history. Our collective actions as Muslims and as people of conscience are largely going to determine our [...]

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Media Wars

The Geo TV is presenting a very interesting program these days. “35mm @ war” (here) is a commentary and interview based program that examines the history and techniques of propaganda in movies produced by Hollywood, Bollywood, and even Lollywood and their utility for war mongering purposes. I have watched a few episodes and found the [...]

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