The Good Life

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?

Coke Studio season three has a disappointing start with Entity Paradigm (EP) and Zeb and Haniya offering so-so performances. With two decent performances out of five has the studio lost its magic?

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.

Prince’s seems to be a Western version of Osama Bin Laden. Both men have inherited billions from their families and have private armies with global outreach at their disposal. Now the Blackwater chief is reportedly headed to the United Arab of Emirates. Should the government permit a former mercenary to live there?