Labour Day: Insight into the lives of some Pakistani labourers
This year again, the first of May marked the lives of the working class with great zeal and zest, as it symbolises their hard work and hope for better socio-economic outcome. In Pakistan, the situation...
View ArticleHave you forgotten all that Musharraf did for you, Pakistan?
It was just another day, on October 12, 1999, in New York City where I was an undergraduate student. Little did I realise then that it was the day that would go down as one of the most controversial...
View ArticlePakistani housewives and the economy: Converting rupees to dollars… for handbags
A couple of days ago I was confronted by an alarming fact. I was sitting with a group of housewives and was told that every month, 30% of those present, converted their pin money into US dollars every...
View ArticleWhat Pakistani dramas can learn from Pyare Afzal
Pakistani dramas are famous for their practical take on people’s everyday life and its complexities rather than an empty glamorous portrayal. This is why they have gained massive popularity in our...
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