A date with toxic alchemy
AUG 5 will mark a year since India’s annexation of Jammu and Kashmir was carried out with stealth and speed that left the opposition gaping at their shoestrings. It is…
Festival of lights
Diwali, the festival of lights, was celebrated across the country on November 7 with traditional enthusiasm. It is one of the most important religious festivals for Pakistan’s Hindu community. To…
A matter of respect
Today every Pakistani political leader actively participates in religious ceremonies of non-Muslims, such as Holi, Diwali and Christmas. Recently, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi also attended the Hinglaj Prat Asthan…
Matters of destiny and duty
Last week I told you how one person managed to totally change the course of my life and, ultimately, Pakistan’s fate. But for his intervention, our brave jawans may very…
Immigration reform in Congress
Hundreds of young people wearing graduation caps and gowns waving small red, white and blue flags stood up together, held up their right hands and in unison swore allegiance to…
The year gone by
As another frantic year comes to an end, I want to know who pushed the fast-forward button. Why is it that life seems to speed up as you get older?…
