Media Watchdog

Asking for donations is easy. Paying up is another story. How many Pakistani politicians have actually contributed to flood relief?

It is an interesting mix. The place where I work and most definitely where I sit. Every ethnicity is represented and deep in my heart I call the Reporters’ Corner.

The crowded camps bear resemblance to a tinder-box. A single spark can ignite them. Frustrated and with little to do, armed men from different tribes have already clashed.

There is a dark gali where every naughty boy considers going and every gentleman fears to go. We call it Sinner’s Street.

Our education system: exam papers leaked, cheating rampant, answer sheets sold in advance, examiners bribed, outdated syllabus, disinterested teachers, poor grading system.

The belief system we follow has a fatalistic attitude which argues that there is no tomorrow, we live for today and consume and own everything we possibly can.

Facebook albums, shared pictures on Twitter and updates saying 'things are terrible out here in chak number 42' is not an effective means of helping.

In 2007-2008 army officers began to ask themselves "Why on earth should we? Why should we commit suicide for you?” Morale was beginning to cause serious problems.

There is something wrong with our electronic media. Experts appear on TV with conspiracy theories while anchors are mesmerized by their own faces. Where is the news?