The psychology of colonialism
Psychology is a neglected discipline in Pakistan as not many people are aware of their psychological issues and tend to downplay their importance. Good psychological advice is hard to come…
Rising financial colonialism
Pakistan has been hit with a serious financial crisis. The underlying causes may range from poor decision-making, decreased exports, low level of savings and investment, low wages, increasing unemployment to…
Writers of the world unite!
In the midst of this chaos that engulfs us as a country and society and under the thick clouds of depression and misery that cast a heavy shadow on our…
Conrad, empire and exile
Joseph Conrad was an exceptionally talented writer who emerged as a novelist and storyteller in the late 19th century. Born in Poland and fluent in French by the age of…
Out of Africa
What truly matters is not that an author of African origin has finally won the award [Nobel Prize] after the Academy’s neglect of Africa for nearly fifteen years. The last…
The bane of development
In our collective and individual mindset, there still exists a colonial legacy that manifests itself well in various situations – from a classroom in school to a tour along the…
The humanising force
The relevance of literature has assumed centre-stage in the wake of the challenges of extremism and intolerance that we are experiencing in society. The neoliberal model of education – which…
Unequal partners
LATELY, I’ve been observing Pakistani millennials and Gen Z-ers locked in aggressive and acrimonious argument about the roles and obligations of husbands and wives in the context of Pakistani society,…
Sindh’s struggle for survival
The Sindh Rural Support Organisation (SRSO) has quietly become one of Pakistan’s most effective engines of resilience. In a country where bureaucracy often confuses motion with progress, the SRSO has…
AI and the fear of losing the pen
AI is a reality, and as everyday people gain access to writing tools, a palpable discomfort has emerged among some. The concern is often expressed in arguments about authenticity, creativity…
