Maulvi breaks a leg – literally
I was 6-years old. Images of a long beard, flecks of spit flying out of an infuriated mouth, and an unforgiving cane had robbed me of my sleep. I was sobbing miserably, twisting and turning in my bed,...
View Article‘Halal’ education in Pakistan: When ‘pig’ in a nursery rhyme is taboo
As certain words and concepts in English are out of their range of experience, my students, coming from an underprivileged background, find it difficult to understand or accept them. With English...
View ArticleWali Flo Shah’s success story: When he refused to let poverty break him
“I know you'd expect this kid to be a criminal, But before you judge someone, don't be as cynical Because that child wasn't a story, That child was me." Thus, eighteen-year-old Wali Shah ended his...
View ArticleDI Khan prison break: Is the PTI to blame?
In lieu of the Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan) Central Prison attack, the media mounted one of its own. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) came under strong criticism for its failure to initially prevent, and...
View ArticleFlappy Bird: The next Angry Birds?
Unless one is living under an omnipresent rock these days, any tech-savvy or a casual mobile gaming enthusiast with internet access would have heard about this new mobile game for Android and iOS...
View ArticleTrain journey: A story about two ‘strangers’
“It’s a beautiful day,” he said, to break the silence. “Yes. It looks good,” she replied, smiling. “Yesterday was horrible. It rained all day. But now, it seems fantastic.” “I know.” “I wish I was...
View ArticleFCB vs Atletico: The outstanding, the mediocre and the ugly
The 2013-14 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals clash between FC Barcelona and FC Atletico Madrid ended in a gruelling 1-1 draw. The end result was somewhat of a surprise; Barca played with the same...
View ArticleWill Real Madrid survive this international break?
As the international break starts, club football fans are going through a period of frustration and agony, particularly those who follow Real Madrid. Real Madrid has had an incredible run of form in...
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