Match Point

Literalists have always invented Islam, depriving it of universalism and divesting its teachings of its historic context. But the 'Muslims-only' Pakistan ideology is a figment of their imagination that has no real basis in history.

No judicial structure exists to protect girls like 4-year-old Sara who was raped and attacked by her brother-in-law. In posh areas of Karachi powerful families with political clout rape and abuse school girls. But most cases rarely make it to court, and when they do verdicts are not often favorable.

There is a thin line between an execution in a prison and one in a village square. Perhaps true justice lays in separating oneself completely from what can be deemed barbaric. As Pakistani's like Ajmal Kasab find themselves appealing for their life on death row in India should Pakistan reconsider its stance on capital punishment?

I don’t feel the anger I think I’m supposed to I hear about minorities being beat up and shot dead but the media has subconsciously and perhaps rightfully, led me to believe that these events must be condemned. Post-crisis media analysis does not help solve problems. It only fuels the fire.

A protest movement by teachers and students’ unions, political and religious parties and community organisations across Punjab has been launched against the decision of the Punjab government to privatise 26 public sector colleges. How will students of poor families pay such exorbitant fees?

The Muslims reaction to international 'bullying' can be summarised into two extreme forms.Some members of the community have resorted to violence not knowing that their actions are not only counterproductive but also against the teachings of the Prophet (pbuh). Others gave gone in to isolation.