The story of Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani girl who was shot in 2012 by militants for expressing her opinions, is known across continents. After surviving the brutal attack she went on to be an outspoken voice for promoting education. Sadly, several years later, Pakistanis fail to acknowledge the phenomenon that she has become worldwide….
A friend’s maid remains unidentified in the year 2021. No ID, no means of obtaining one, no access to facilities or future in terms of a better job or even having a bank account. And moreover so, the law states that she must bring a family member to the National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) office if…
The Single National Curriculum (SNC) stands vehemently opposed by a select few as not being ‘the right time’ or being too hastily implemented. However, none of the refutations seemed to have read through the official SNC policies nor what the directive is. It has transparently discussed the construct, carefully outlining the framework and had these…
The second webinar of the series, “RESET OF US-PAKISTAN RELATIONS” hosted by KCFR (Karachi Council on Foreign Relations) was held on January 19th 2021. It was a pleasure listening to a fresh and candid approach to the multiple complexities of the relationship between the two countries as well as a way going forward. Much appreciation…
Inauguration Ceremony of President Joe Biden President Joe Biden’s inauguration was pretty much awaited by the whole world. Not a single house, aware of International affairs across our nation went without viewing the ceremony. There was also no doubt to whether the rest of the world was watching or not. This time was a very…
The first webinar of the series on the ‘Reset of US-Pakistan Relations’ hosted by KCFR, Karachi Council on Foreign Relations took place on January 12th, 2021 with much success. We were privileged to hear brilliant speakers such as Ambassador Cameron Munter (Former United States Ambassador to Pakistan), Dr. Daniel Markey (Sr. Research Professor and Academic…
This is not a strategist’s perspective neither a politician’s viewpoint. I am neither an economist nor a defense analyst. Nor am I an agent of anything (as I will soon be accused of). I am an individual who has seen the map of the world change over time through the decades. Recently we were one…
Getting a Covid-19 positive result initially astounds you for a few seconds. Even if we know that the entire world that has suffered for months and we read about it daily, it still gives you a jolt. Although we knew people who had passed away from this world because of it, until it hits your…
My friend has already refused to take the vaccine. It hasn’t come out and yet she is already adamantly convinced that it will give her “rashes”. All this coming from an “authoritative source” forwarded to her through a reliable uncle who apparently knows better. I was trying to assure her that it was for the…
Mr. Liaquat H. Merchant is a very prominent Barrister currently residing in Karachi, Pakistan. He is the Managing Trustee of the Jinnah Foundation as well as the President of the Jinnah Society. Moreover, he is the Grand-nephew of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founding father of Pakistan. A family tree shows Mr. Merchant as being the…
