Nipa Chowrangi May 8, 2008
The neighbors couldn’t hear her screaming over the sound of the building’s generator, so that particular Sunday Aslam was able to beat Tehmina for considerably longer than he usually did.
Where Billions Vanish Apr 21, 2008
The Musharraf years are over. It is now time for parliament to carry out a public inquiry into the irresponsible and crazy policies that have hitherto been the hall-mark of decision-making.
The Psychology of Mothering Apr 13, 2008
It is interesting that as our culture is changing and many women are reluctant to take on motherly duties, more men are becoming motherly and nurturing.
Benazir’s Legacy Apr 5, 2008
How could Pakistan’s all-powerful president and chief of the army staff be dislodged -- other than through the political process?
Student Politics in Pakistan: A Profile Feb 28, 2008
Student politics in Pakistan has had a history of mixed fortunes and shades. Though extremely tumultuous, it is also a history of rich democratic traditions.
Musharraf’s Days are Numbered Jan 24, 2008
From all political portents, it seems it’s time for Musharraf to go. If he doesn’t leave voluntarily, he’ll be helped out by force – by the army of course.
Industrial Dieting: The Myth and the Madness Mar 28, 2007
The idea of a quick fix has taken hold of the global psyche through massive advertising and we struggle to buy a box, a pill, a bottle, a program, a spray and a thing to solve our problem
Why Have This Train At All? Feb 19, 2007
The complete Samjhauta Express scenario as it operates now, with a full night for the bad guys and their cohorts to create havoc between Delhi and Attari, as well as on the way back, is all about smuggling between India and Pakistan
In the Company of Women Jun 27, 2006
For I knew that across the North American landscape, in large cities and small towns, there were others.
The Violent Face of South Asia Dec 7, 2005
All of South Asia is violent. Murder and mayhem may strike terror in the hearts of the few, but the great middle class will always have the final word
The Argumentative Amartya? Oct 25, 2005
He may have rejected “voodoo economics”, but he paid his taxes to America. Cambridge glorified his work because it did not have to live with the reality he spoke and continues to speak about. So, what do we preen about?
A Certain Age Oct 11, 2005
Everything one reads seems so dire. Endless implications for the fate of civilization and the way the world turns and is going to go in the next ten, twenty, fifty years.
Earthquake Relief Efforts Oct 10, 2005
The organizers told viewers that they had received enough clothing; what they needed now was medicine and volunteers to come help sort out the items.
The Alternative Muslim Identity Jun 19, 2005
We are not planning on going back home someday. We are home!
Lahore Diary Mar 11, 2005
Basant in Lahore, Cooco's Den, Gurudwara Dera Sahib, and Visa advise after a recent visit to Lahore
Talking to Sabiha Sumar about Khamosh Pani Feb 23, 2005
Anil Saari Arora talked to Sabiha Sumar at New Delhi, where the Pakistani filmmaker and her husband, producer S. Sathanandan, have presently set up base.
Of Rites and Rights: An Interview with Asma Jahangir Sep 23, 2003
'Vajpayee took the effort to come to Lahore and in some ways it was not such a good experience with the army turning their back on him and Jamaat Islami going and washing Minare Pakistan after he left.'
Great Empire or Grand Illusion? Jul 2, 2003
The world’s only superpower is turning into a banana republic
Flannelled Clucks Mar 9, 2003
Just take a look at the cricketers from the two teams. They showed us that it could be done.
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