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Did I hear someone support the next martial law to be imposed by “any patriotic general” who is willing to clean Pakistan’s political mess? Pure genius!

You probably think that the milk you drink is healthy. After all, it comes in a clean looking box. You think you are loading up on calicium and vitamins. Think again.

For the first time in my life I met a person who was probably extremely hungry, didn't have enough money to buy anything, and yet did not ask anyone for help.

Yet another writer cum journalist scores by developing a ‘soft image’ of Pakistan for the world - but let’s quit the semantics and fluff shall we?

The footage of the murder of two brothers in Sialkot was played in court and the howls of the victims' family were as painful as the horrific scene itself.

Reminiscent of the spirit seen in the 2005 earthquake, youngsters gather at Imperial Lawn at Shahrah-i-Faisal to pitch in their part to help the 20 million affected by the floods.

At some stage of our lives we ourselves have indulged in corrupt practices, encouraged them or at the very least, not resisted them.

Is the semblance of prosperity better than the stark truth of being stagnant? Is the ‘image’ of good relations with India worth the ‘costs’ we sometimes endure?

Many Pakistani boys have grown up playing cricket on the street. This often means being scolded by neighbours and passers-by. Are the boys really a public nuisance?

Some NGOs get caught up in territorial wars, competing with each other for “most funds raised” or “I have the most volunteers” status.