In today’s mirror
We have just lived through another sixteenth of December. It is a date that unsettles us in our minds and our hearts. But we have learnt to not be bothered…
The greatest gift
AFTER appointing Muadh Ibn Jabal as governor of Yemen, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) asked him how he would govern if he did not find a clear ruling in the Holy…
Questioning oneself
WE all feel a sense of pride in different aspects of our identities. Culture, nationality, religion and ethnicity are often central to the way we define ourselves and find our…
Decolonizing education in Pakistan
Established initially as institutions of higher studies, Madressahs taught law, Islamic sciences and philosophy. Prior to the arrival of British, both religious and secular education were taken care of for…
Human rights 101
Whenever any discussions on human rights take place, some bureaucrats and securocrats don’t like it. To them, such discussions are superfluous and present Pakistan in a negative light. There appears…
To remember, to forget
In this week that was flooded with political developments and enormous emotional encounters, I have chosen an incident that I think has a bearing on how Pakistan has dealt with…
Moral panic
IS Pakistan in the middle of a moral crisis? Is cultural breakdown afflicting all aspects of social life? Have Pakistanis, as a collective entity, moved away from their roots? If…
Victory or calamity?
The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan has important security implications for Pakistan. While much is being written on various aspects of the events unfolding next door, it is important…
A new cold war?
On September 21, US President Joe Biden delivered his first address to the UN General Assembly. In his speech, he laid out the vision for how the US plans to…
Assault on provincial autonomy
Overriding the constitution, the PTI government has rolled out the Single National Curriculum (SNC), which is to be implemented in a phased manner. Phase one is currently underway, covering pre-primary…
