The little girls were calling their baba and crying badly Baba, Baba, don’t leave us, and don’t leave us. Their sound was full of pain which shows that it was their first trauma. All the others around were also crying. I entered their home with my sisters and stopped after seeing the pain on the...
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IT’S NOT TOO LATE
I saw the sad Earth yesterday. Why are you sad, I asked. I am dying, Earth started crying and replied. Tell me your problem, I want to help you, I want to bring a smile to your face, I said. She started her story in a very dramatic style. Once upon a time, I was...
Marriage Taboos with PWDs (Person With Disabilities)
Balochistan is counted among the underdeveloped provinces of Pakistan, which is slowly and gradually growing to fulfil the basic needs and rights of its citizens. Balochistan is like a bunch of flowers holding the fragrance of different and beautiful flowers. Numerous people are living in the far-flung areas of Balochistan belonging to different cultures, religions,...
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb should play his role in strengthening the country’s economy by imposing tax on tobacco. Experts
Experts and anti-tobacco activists have recommended increasing tobacco taxes to strengthen the economy. The Society for the Protection of Rights of the Child, in a statement, welcomed the appointment of Muhammad Aurangzeb as finance minister and urged him to consider tobacco tax as a possible tool to strengthen the economy. Such initiatives could potentially offer...
Climate change is the most critical issue of our time
Climate change is the most critical issue of our time, with its early warning signs requiring our attention and action. Ignorance provides no refuge as our planet experiences melting glaciers, increasing floods, disappearing species, and escalating extreme weather events. The impacts of climate change present serious risks, especially for developing countries like Pakistan. South Asia,...
Girls Face Obstacles in Pursuing Education
Achieving gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but also crucial for promoting a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. Despite some progress in recent years, the global path is not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030. With women and girls making up half of the world’s population, they also represent half...
From Noise of Check her hands to Voice of No Cheating in learning
I was taking tests from my students on the board yesterday. I called Sabarmeen to write the answer to the question on the blackboard. She wrote the answer appropriately and I appreciated her but suddenly noise arose in the classroom. Check her hand, check her hand. I checked her hand and was surprised because she...
Language Under Constitution
Introduction The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, also known as the 1973 constitution, was drafted by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s government. It was ratified on August 14, 1973 and was the first Constitution to be framed by elected representatives in Pakistan (Bajora, 2010). It comprises 280 articles and five schedules, and has undergone twenty-three...
The Historical Golden Age and contemporary crisis in the Muslim World: A book launch exploring worries of Left
I had an occasion to witness a book launch, The Historical Golden Age and contemporary crisis in the Muslim World by Physicist Parvez Hood Bhoy, him being guest and Anchor and Analyst, Syed Muzammil Shah as moderator at Alhamra’s Think Fest. Pervez Hood Bhoy sparked off with reminiscing scientific laureates from Islamic world, such as...
“Be Positive”
As we navigate through the challenges of life, it’s important to remember that positivity can make all the difference. A positive attitude has been linked to better mental health, stronger relationships, and even greater success in achieving our goals. Embracing a positive mindset can help us to see opportunities where others see obstacles, open ourselves...