Every July, my body remembers before my mind does. There is a particular week of July that I have come to dread. A week where the air feels heavier, where my chest feels tighter, where breathing feels a little harder. Because five years ago, I lost my friend, Noor Mukadam. I still cannot believe it […]
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For almost two months, life in Azad Kashmir was disrupted. The government shut down normal activities because of large JAAC protests against high electricity and wheat prices. Since June, many areas have had roadblocks and internet shutdowns. This has hurt businesses, interrupted students’ education, and made it hard for people to stay connected with their
Over the past few years, numerous Pakistani nutritionists, fitness coaches, and consumers have publicly questioned the nutritional information printed on locally manufactured packaged foods. Common complaints include: These concerns have repeatedly surfaced on Pakistani fitness communities and Reddit, where consumers have highlighted examples involving bread, rusks, yogurt, frozen foods, biscuits and protein products. While these
Fixing the Broken Sewage and Drainage system Every year we see in monsoon how Karachi gets flooded because of no drainage system and broken sewage. This results in multiple deaths, no electricity, and everything being closed down. Rebuilding the Broken Roads Every day people face massive potholes and broken roads on almost every main street.
Pakistan’s the 3rd Largest Global Market Pakistan is now the 3rd largest global market for oral nicotine pouches. Pakistan’s nicotine pouch market is led by Velo and ZYN, which are available in almost every local shop. It’s Not Cancer Free Even though it’s marketed as a “clean” alternative, it still has serious health risks. Tests
Sonam Wangchuk is currently in the news for his hunger strike, protesting against the Modi government over the NEET paper leak and demanding accountability. There’s a common misconception that Sonam Wangchuk is anti-Pakistan or seeking Pakistani Kashmir. In reality, his demands are quite different. Wangchuk is a climate activist and education reformer dedicated to protecting
It’s no secret that children begging at your car window are working for criminal begging mafias that treat them as nothing more than a business. Here is how this dark system actually works. The Numbers: A Massive Hidden EconomyAround 25 to 38 million people in Pakistan engage in begging. That is nearly 11% to 16%
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Most people blame the man who ran the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) from 2003 to 2018: Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat. But his terrible management is only half the story. In 2003, Hayat became the PFF president without anyone opposing him. This was arranged and backed by the General Pervez Musharraf. Hayat was a clever
Did You Know? Pakistan Had Its Own “Pele” Abdul Ghafoor, a midfielder from Lyari, was known as the “Pakistani Pele” because of his great vision, accurate passing, and excellent ball control. He was so gifted that when the actual Brazilian legend Pele saw him play during an exhibition match in Asia, he openly praised Ghafoor’s
From Asian Giants to 3 FIFA Bans: How One Man Destroyed Pakistan Football Read More »