In Pakistan and worldwide, people face the issue of the double burden of malnutrition within the same individuals, households, or regions. It means that people can look overfed yet still
We grow accustomed to the Dark — When Light is put away — As when the Neighbor holds the Lamp To witness her Goodbye — A Moment — We uncertain
Meaning: Hear the other side. Explanation: No person should be judged or condemned without being given a fair opportunity to present their case. It is a fundamental principle of natural
Most Pakistanis did not know that a language like “Shina” existed in the mountains of Pakistan until Hassan Raheem sang with it in a mainstream song. That got me thinking,
Work. Eat. Sleep. These are the most essential things in the life of human beings. All of these activities are mostly dependent on the movement and transportation of an individual
Nothing should remain unspoken long enough to resist interpretation, and nothing should be spoken long enough to not require interpretation. A ground reality, therefore, is that absences are as important
Meaning: The intention is taken for the deed. Explanation: In certain legal contexts, a clear intention to commit an act may be treated similarly to the act itself, especially when
I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. I loafe and invite my soul,
In Punjab, traces of Kashmir can be found blended in everyday life. Its influence can be found in the famous Kashmiri pink chai, a pattern stitched into fabric or in
When we’re told that someone is “obedient,” we quickly picture that person as “nice” and “kind” — someone who’d do all that he’s told to do so. Obedience itself is
To my Muslim brothers, Happy Eid, have good celebrations. This celebration is Sunnit (practice of two great Prophets), first Prophet Abraham (Khalil-ul-Lah) and Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Usually, it is
Pakistan is experiencing significant transformations through the emergence of alternative gender roles. With women now engaging in the workforce, developing their voices, and attempting to break into society, men are
Meaning: When the reason for a law ceases, the law itself ceases. Explanation: If the purpose or justification behind a law no longer exists, the law may lose its applicability.
Life is short, though I keep this from my children. Life is short, and I’ve shortened mine in a thousand delicious, ill-advised ways, a thousand deliciously ill-advised ways I’ll keep
Mobility is the cornerstone of a person’s economic and social independence. Any hindrance to it is not just a nuisance; it can cause someone to be quietly relegated in the
I had my first experience with the long-termism diet at a dinner party where the host had nothing to serve except filtered water. Later, he took almost an hour to
A Stage That Reached the World Coke Studio has evolved from a smaller music experience into one of the biggest musical platforms in the world and a representation of culture
I can tell by the way the trees beat, after so many dull days, on my worried windowpanes that a storm is coming, and I hear the far-off fields say
Meaning: Ignorance of fact excuses; ignorance of law does not excuse. Explanation: A mistake about facts may sometimes relieve a person from liability, but not knowing the law itself is
With a rise in the cost of living and severe climate shocks, ordinary households in Pakistan are paying twice for the crisis not created by them. From a general perspective,
“Social media has twenty-year-olds feeling like they are falling behind in life.” This is a statement I came across the other day while scrolling on one of the social media
With the vast use of social media come its pros and cons. We’ve all learnt this in our primary schooling years, but have we acknowledged the recent issues our current
Leo Tolstoy’s Hadji Murad is considered one of his last great works, ranking alongside Anna Karenina. My attraction to this book was simple: a Muslim name and a Russian author.
Meaning: The burden of proof lies upon the person who affirms, not the one who denies. Explanation: In legal proceedings, the person making an allegation must prove it with evidence.
Let the light of late afternoon shine through chinks in the barn, moving up the bales as the sun moves down. Let the cricket take up chafing as a woman
In an era when weather patterns were predictable and temperature changes were not as drastic, the dark-grey clouds before a hailstorm or rainfall brought with them a looming warning. The
Today, Pakistani dramas have become a household staple. Families gather in front of the television during prime time. Those who don’t stream on their phone. The popularity of drama serials
In a country where women make up 48.4% of the population (NCSW 2017) and are the backbone of the very culture that the country is known for, it is often
Meaning: False in one thing, false in everything. Explanation: If a witness is found deliberately lying about one material fact, the court may distrust the rest of their testimony as
to love life, to love it even when you have no stomach for it and everything you’ve held dear crumbles like burnt paper in your hands, your throat filled with
Women are often overlooked in economic history, yet market women helped build economic systems from the ground up. In our daily lives, we often hear about men being involved in
There was a time when his phone never stopped buzzing, making plans was never a matter of thinking and the conversations never ended before midnight. Now, silence has taken over
Man was created in hardship, and he has continued to deal with these hardships throughout his life. Life is never a straight journey; it’s full of ups and downs, breaks
“Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life.” — Naeem Callaway
Meaning: He who is earlier in time is stronger in law. Explanation: When two parties claim rights over the same property or interest, the one whose claim arose first generally
Just off the highway to Rochester, Minnesota, Twilight bounds softly forth on the grass. And the eyes of those two Indian ponies Darken with kindness. They have come gladly
We live in a world where there is a rapid advancement in AI, and problems like climate change also persist. The sudden outbreak of a pandemic, as we witnessed in
What is the main difference between the capitalist world pre- and post-2020? The main difference is the consumer mindset. The consumer pre-2020 was the type to believe in taglines, sales,
Literature has celebrated ‘extraordinary people’ for centuries. Kings conquered empires. Warriors transformed history. Detectives didn’t get stuck with a problem; they actually solved one. In classical storytelling, it was typically
Meaning: Use your property in such a manner as not to injure that of another. Explanation: A person is free to use their property, but not in a way that
your life is your life don’t let it be clubbed into dank submission. be on the watch. there are ways out. there is light somewhere. it may not be much
Karachi is the most populous city of Pakistan, with an estimated population of 18.5 million, which shows an annual growth of 2.45%. The growing population needs facilities including food, shelter
The history of sports traces back to prehistoric times, when human communities engaged in sports for amusement, religious worship and political stability. Now sports have become a subject of subjective
Accessibility in poetry is often seen with a disapproving eye, with simple, punchy lines being equated to a dumbing down of a complex art form. Especially for literary experts and
Meaning: Damage without legal injury. Explanation: A person may suffer harm or loss, but if no legal right has been violated, there is no legal remedy available. Example: A shop
I leant upon a coppice gate When Frost was spectre-gray, And Winter’s dregs made desolate The weakening eye of day. The tangled bine-stems scored the sky Like strings of broken
A watershed moment in history that contributed to the weakening of the Soviet Union and the Cold War barriers, through the exodus of East Germans and their subsequent rebellion against
The Library of Alexandria has become almost legendary in the annals of humankind. Just say its name, and you’ll instantly envision endless scrolls, burning shelves, forgotten civilisations, and knowledge dissipating
Bizarre, unusual, peculiar, haunting. These words have been used to describe the strange event of the Dancing Plague of Strasbourg. An event that stretched on for almost two months in
Trump arrived for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. On Wednesday, accompanied by several CEOs and a high-profile business delegation spanning agriculture, aviation, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence
Meaning: Legal injury without actual damage. Explanation: A person may have a valid legal claim even if they suffered no physical or monetary loss, provided their legal right was violated.
When you are old and grey and full of sleep, And nodding by the fire, take down this book, And slowly read, and dream of the soft look Your eyes
“Liberty lies in the restraint of power.” – Edmund Burke A really unusual way to start an article that will later explore major health crises in our country. But I
Long before ink touched paper, literature was words and voice. Stories were conveyed in rhythm and memory. Today’s audiobooks not only reframe the literature but also revisit the ancient tradition
“How are you?” is, I believe, one of the most frequently asked questions in the world, yet we rarely know how to answer it honestly. Instead, we default to automatic
Meaning: The law does not concern itself with trifles. Explanation: Courts generally ignore very minor matters that are too insignificant to warrant legal action. This principle helps prevent unnecessary litigation
Before you know what kindness really is you must lose things, feel the future dissolve in a moment like salt in a weakened broth. What you held in your hand,
The first thing you learn at a dawat in Karachi is not the host’s name. It is the brands. You clock them in before the greetings. Before the chai reaches
Aggression and masculinity are two things we are taught that go hand in hand. From an early age we directly or indirectly teach our kids that a man is a
A teenager in Karachi listens to K-pop on his/her way to college. A designer in Paris incorporates Japanese streetwear with African prints. A New York rapper uses Latin rhythms and
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