Between Sanity and Insanity a great read. thought provoking.

An Unnecessary Interview with History I felt that this article is below the belt. I personally have issues with Musharraf's governance style and the happenings of our country- but i will respect the office of President. Lets not become the laughing stock of the world.

I was even surprised by Nawaz Shareef's political incorrectness in the recent press conference that was held in Bhurban.

He and She i found it abrupt and the flow of writing very disjointed.

nice story but lacked the appropriate craftiness with words to make reading it more pleasurable.

What Lies Beneath: Dispatch from the Frontlines of the Burqa Brigades This article lacks depth and maturity.Period.

The Chowk Staff should know better than to allow the ridiculous exchange of pictures. Pointless really.

What Lies Beneath: Dispatch from the Frontlines of the Burqa Brigades This article lacks depth and maturity.Period.

Shades of Mendacity huh. it`s like a bad movie.

:( sorry. Don`t mean to put you down though. The technique and language is good but the story itself is just ...... mediocre.

A Teacup in My Hand Re: # 66

Zahra. I totally agree with you. :)

Its just that i know of somene, who was not educated when faced with a similar situation. And she filed for Khula, resumed her education, and stated working. In fact she was working at quite a high post in a mltinational company, the last time i met her.


And... may the Optimists prevail. :)

A Teacup in My Hand Re: # 62


Sadly, though one can not ignore the fact that an uneducated woman, who has spent all her life, in the belief that she can not survive in this society without a man, and unfortunately, also brainwashed that it will be wrong for her to not acquiesce to monogamy since religion allows it, does indeed, have a very low self esteem.

And for those simple woman, even a short story, which might lack intellectual depth, can be a source of hope and strength. But you missed the point there... The emphasis is not the story or the ``inspiration`` as you put it, it is the fact that many women in Pakistan , do not have the strength to stand up for themselves. And that indeed, is a very sorry state of affairs.


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A Teacup in My Hand A wonderful read. Few women have the bravery in Pakistani society, which has been exhibited in your story. Most of the females prefer to be drama queens than become their own savior and uphold their beliefs and values.

Thank you for sharing. this story is a must read for every girl next door in Pakistan, to bring home to them the fact- Courage comes from within.

regards.

Dessert Loved it.

take out sharp red nails and scratch ...
bare fangs and drink the blood..


=)

The Season of Winter Madness so true..so succintly put..

well written and well felt.

regards.

My Dudley! Oh God. if this is the way an average Pakistani woman thinks...

SOS please!

How old is the girl in the story?She seems to be a teenager.

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I laughed all the way through.it was quite pleasurable reading this story.Although, the style of writing needs more professionalism, but that will come with time.


Keep writing.

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Will Pakistanis Listen and Act? this is more of an i-log titled ``my short, precise comments about musharraf`s speech`` .

rest - copied from another article.

:)

The Weight of Water I just have one thing to say...

RESPECT, Jawahara.

Your stories are soul stirring ...

Faraz May he rest in peace! Ameen!

Some peole are plain suicidal and when when that realisation dawns on a close friend/relative/etc, they should not leave him/her alone.it had to happen and so it did, and no one can bring Faraz back, but, i really want to know, if his parents ever contacted a psychiatrist when Faraz`s behaviour could not be comprehended by them? did they seek help?

Muslims Not Married in America These points which you mentioned are not soley found in Muslim women but a lot of women immigrants in the states who have to juggle and find sanity between two cultures share the same problems/confusions etc.But since, i am a desi living in desi land only, i can not speak on behalf of women based there , but, i really want to believe what Zahra J said.

And, pray tell me, y, you have focused so much on single Muslim women?Where are the obvious faults in Single Muslim men in the states?

how, ironic: men always blame women for all their problems. tsk! tsk!