Faraz-talat, Author at The Express Tribune

Faraz Talat

Why are men more susceptible to coronavirus?

There may be biological causes to the increased incidence of Covid-19 among men, as well as the higher fatality rate

Updated May 06, 2020

The impending corona catastrophe and the clerics who will pray at home

It’s politically convenient for the government to permit a public health disaster at the behest of the clerics

Updated Apr 27, 2020

On the front lines of the coronavirus battle: A Pakistani doctor’s tale

The more medical staff we lose to the infection, the harder it becomes to fight back during a health crisis

Updated Mar 21, 2020

Joker is a masterpiece in (almost) every sense

Joker is the uninhibited madness of a fractured, two-faced world order, manifesting itself as a weeping clown.

Updated Oct 05, 2019

Who exactly will the Islam-centred TV channel be for?

Do we expect many Islamophobes to willingly switch to a channel that is dedicated to extolling the virtues of Islam?

Updated Oct 02, 2019

The TV host has apologised to Nasir Khan Jan. Now it's your turn, Pakistan

The host channelled the self-righteousness and chauvinism of countless ghairatmand (honourable) Pakistanis

Updated May 14, 2019

Aamir Liaquat as Burhan Wani is not only artistically insensible, it’s also quite disrespectful

It is incomprehensible why any self-respecting artist would choose Aamir Liaquat to play a revered freedom fighter

Updated May 05, 2019

Federal minister of style: 4 great appearances by Faisal Vawda that nobody asked for

It seems unjust to not acknowledge the many contributions of Vawda, who has worked hard to establish himself...

Updated Apr 14, 2019

Captain Marvel is merely a fun pit stop to a promising Endgame

A film must offer more than a feminist commentary on what women are capable of. This is where Captain Marvel fizzles..

Updated Mar 12, 2019

Gully Boy may be your first soul-shaking cinematic experience of 2019

The theme isn’t the pursuit of fame, wealth or love, but a burning need to tell one’s story of class struggle.

Updated Feb 16, 2019

Pakistan has decided it will not evacuate its citizens from China to counter the threat of the fast-spreading corona virus. Do you agree with the decision?

Letters

Social entrepreneurship

In order to change this, the very first step is self-realisation
Stop rape

Young girls are often deprived of education because of the belief that educating a girl has no use

Phenomenal Sheikh Ayaz

Throughout his life, Ayaz campaigned against the feudalistic mindset, injustice, intolerance, extremism, and violence
Pakistan’s role in Afghanistan

All in all, Pakistan should remain cautious not to meddle too much, leaving the intra-Afghan peace talks to the locals

Hardships facing senior citizens

Poor citizens must be compensated by govt if Imran wants to get elected for another five-year term, which is very much possible if all citizens are treated fairly and humanely
The beggar mafia

There needs to be radical change not just within institutions but also in the mindset of citizens, especially the ruling elite, if we are to stop such evil practices from persisting

Submit A Letter

Letters will be edited for policy, content and clarity. All letters must have the writer's name and address. You may send your letters to:
letters@tribune.com.pk