Themes and Topics
Personal Narratives
My Most Memorable Journey Apr 25, 2008
saman abbasiSurraiya Bi had finally reached India her place of birth after eleven years of yearning and praying.
Way of Life
Harold and Kumar Escape From Gitmo Apr 24, 2008
Ras SiddiquiThis time the duo attempts to explain the difference between a Bong and a Bomb aboard an airplane to Amsterdam in a post 9/11 environment.
Call for Social Change
Children of the Streets Apr 23, 2008
Ather NaqviHis frail hands make a slight mistake and draw the wrath of the Ustad who lands a kick in his side. The boy gives out a painful scream but quickly turns back to work.
War on Terror
Chillchinga, the US Soldier Apr 22, 2008
kashkin dabruskiThe only desire now
To go home
To converse few words
In Spanish as he pays the price
For migration and adventure
Hold Them Accountable
Where Billions Vanish Apr 21, 2008
Pervez HoodbhoyThe 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.
Role of Media
Prisoner of Conscience Apr 18, 2008
MD WAQARMr. Afridi is imprisoned because of his peaceful expression of his beliefs. He is victim of an unfair trial.
The Indian Story
Akbar and Alexander Apr 17, 2008
Murad A BaigJodha Akbar has stirred considerable interest in the historic Akbar but it mostly shows his softer romantic side and rather little of his tougher character.
Pakistan's Struggle for Democracy
Benazir’s Legacy Apr 5, 2008
Beena SarwarHow could Pakistan’s all-powerful president and chief of the army staff be dislodged -- other than through the political process?
Religion Today
The Vicious Circle of Violence Mar 19, 2008
Murad A BaigThe birthday of The Prophet Muhammad is a good time to remember that he was a man of peace. But the intoxicating violence now makes it difficult to go back to the origins.
Environment and Us
Starting from the End Mar 11, 2008
Ali HashmiWapda and the ministry of power have implemented an emergency load shedding plan to plug the gap between electricity supply and demand leading to more misery for millions.
Indo-Pak Relations
Kashmir Liberated, Others Languish Mar 6, 2008
Beena SarwarKashmir Singh spent 35 years in various Pakistani prisons before Ansar Burney, the caretaker minister of human rights found him and obtained a presidential pardon.
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