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The power of illusion is the illusion of power
Whether it was our belief in the media that lead us to where we are now or their illusion of power, I cannot say.
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Sindh's elite must change now
The floods seems like a signal from God, not for revolution but for social change in Sindh. The male, elitist polity has proved to be useless.
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Slumdogs in Pakistan: A new social contract
The presence of squatter settlements signifies a disconnect between the state and the people. Pakistan urgently needs to provide a new social contract to them.
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The Bilawal we do not know
Although politics is a hereditary business here, it is hard to gauge whether Bilawal will evolve into the archetypal leader the Pakistani awaam desires.
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A foreign view of Pakistan
After having spent years in Pakistan many foreigners are forced to learn about the country only through media reports. How do they feel when they read the top stories?
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Our universities are exploiting us
Universities have no authority to sanction raids in student rooms or going through their belongings. I can’t wait to go to where Im not considered a walking ATM machine.
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We are Family: A movie to watch with the kids
The film is full of inconsistencies but its still worth a watch with the kids - and possibly a box of tissue paper.
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Do you even have an opinion?
In today's world if you don’t stand up for something, even as ridiculous as 'I Love Purple', people are going to roll over you with a bulldozer.
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US rule book: America's precedent for illegal attacks
The US has its own rule book for functioning in the modern world. Only friends of America and America itself are allowed to retaliate by using disproportionate force.
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Dr Aafia deserved what she got
I see no reason to call for a movement in support of a terrorist who is against the very sanctity of the nation.