In the early 6th Century, when Mohammad Bin Qasim conquered Sindh, he wanted to further annex territories of the sub-continent – and...

It might be shocking to believe that the leading politician of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty is a Muslim – but this is the case,...

For mainstream Pakistanis, females fall into two categories; you can either be beautiful, or you can be dark-skinned. There’s no in between,...

It’s the 21st century – men are wearing makeup, and you probably can’t tell! The common belief is that, “if women can do it...

Yes, you read it right. FAST might be the oldest computer sciences university in Pakistan – it might also have one of...

Ali Haider Gilani, the son of former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, has been recovered from Afghanistan. Bilawal Bhutto broke the news...

Do you ever feel tranquil when surrounded by particular hues and aggravated when around others? I admire black, but in any case,...

Imagine the following scenario; Your child, or any relation you’re really close to and can’t imagine living without, is on the brink...

Karachi, May 7th, 2016: Paish-e-Lafz, the year’s most awaited literature festival, received laurels on its successful execution. Organized by an array of creative...

When you finally graduate and have your engineering degree in your hand, don’t be fooled – the trials and tribulations aren’t over yet....

In this age of War on Terrorism, Pakistan has always played a vital role; be it as an offensive accomplice of the...

Marred by a number of mental disorders, the niche corner of Pakistan’s population is no stranger to schizophrenia; a mental disorder, which...

On this mother’s day, make your mother feel loved for all that she has given you, make sure you make it special....

“Color. Energy. Vibrant hues. These were the elements chosen when we first thought of the Nest.“ Jehan Ara had a vision of...

There are times when you want or need to do something, but you are unable to do it. Do you know why? We...

Sadiq Khan, the son of a bus driver, became London’s first Muslim mayor on Friday, seeing off a Conservative challenger who attempted...

I wrote this when I was groped by a passerby one day. I am pretty sure everyone who has been harassed at...

Oh boy! It seems like everyone in Pakistan wants to become the talk of the town. Only God knows if people pull...

London Elections: Sadiq Khan is in the lead and very close to beating out his opponent, Zac Goldsmith (Imran Khan’s ex-brother-in-law). Sadiq...

Living in Pakistan, we have always been told to fear terrorists, to not go to public gatherings or to stay out too...

They say Pakistanis are frustrated as a nation. Well, what can poor guys do. In our society, Larki ko patana “muskil he nahi na...

In Pakistan, the debate over whether to send one’s children to a co-ed or same-sex school has been around for decades. Whenever a...

Remember that show, “Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?” The host with the dorky glasses and mustache who would like, run out, SUPER...

The trend back in the day was that an old guy would try his level best to get a young girl. It...