Freedom of Expression in Pakistan
When an individual thinks about the capabilities of the human mind, they are likely to be astounded by the seemingly infinite possibilities. In the words of James D. Watson, “The brain boggles the mind.” The mere fact that the brain can conceive such differing thoughts is what drives the world forward. The vast diversity of […]
Illiteracy in Pakistan
With a population of about 180 million people, Pakistan bears the burden of one of the most illiterate countries of Asia. About half of the male population in Pakistan is illiterate and about two thirds of the female population cannot even write their names. According to The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), […]
Educational Problems in Pakistan
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela. The process of learning is called education, a basic right of every person. Education is the light of life. It plays an important role in progress of any nation and leads them towards advancement of success. A nation […]
The Need for Pakistani Journalists
The truth often hurts. According to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, approximately 2,500 people have been killed in U.S. drone strikes since the inauguration of President Obama, many of whom reside in Pakistan. Whether or not the elimination of so many lives has proven to be for the greater good is unclear. Attacks by […]
A Life Sentence: Bonded Labor in Pakistan’s Brick Kilns
If you follow Humans of New York, (which I don’t doubt for a second) you already know that Brandon Stanton recently took his platform to Pakistan and opened the eyes of millions to the vibrant culture and people of a misrepresented nation: Pakistan. One story that truly caught my eye was a set of […]
Lessons Learned from Malala
“I came from a country that was created at midnight.” In the dead of the night she held the ingredients of change. At the crack of dawn she brew a revolution. “When I almost died it was just after midday.” By the evening her courage had upset the balance of Pakistan in the favor of […]
Laborious and Lavish Lahore
Ah, Lahore! The capital city of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest metropolitan area in the country, Lahore holds the place of the 14th most populous city in the world. With a vivid past, Lahore is a main cultural center of the Punjab region and Pakistan. Lahore remains an economic, political, transportation, […]
Effects of Education on Empowerment
Discrimination is abusive behavior in all forms; however, it is at its worst when it lies between men and women prescribing predetermined gender roles. One of the most prominent cases of a country struggling with the competing dynamics of development, modernization, religion, and tradition is indeed Pakistan, the sixth most populous country on earth. The […]
On Pollution in Pakistan
It’s no secret: Pakistan, like any other country, has a myriad of issues. Poverty, corruption, illiteracy- it seems as if the problems never end. And they don’t. But some topics are put at the forefront, while others are relegated to the backburner. Pollution in Pakistan is a major concern for environmentalists and public health advocates, […]
Violence Within Us: Our Responsibility in the Aftermath of Peshawar
There. Yes there, where the guns blazed. Yes there, where hearts bled for the gentle touch of parents. Yes there, where once I shared my secrets in my best friend’s ear. Yes there, where I ran away with the favourite pencil of the class monitor. Yes there, where everyday my mother waited for me. Yes […]