Amid the frustrating situation when the internet in Pakistan was down due to undersea cable damage, DJuice and PTCL had an interesting exchange on twitter. Since mainly PTCL was affected by the cable damage, DJuice, a mobile phone plan from Telenor, jibed at PTCL and asked it to subscribe to […]
Author: Mahpara Liaqat
What Makes a Pakistani a Pakistani?
“Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events. Weak minds discuss people” Pakistan came into existence in 1947 with Islam as an ideological base but with the passage of time and introduction of the western and Indian media in our society, our culture has gone un-islamic and very much confusing […]
Dowry System in Pakistani Society
A dowry is a transfer of parental property at the marriage of a daughter. It includes furniture, linen, money etc. Dowry contrasts with the related concept of bride price. It is the wealth transferred from the bride’s family to the groom or his family. Bride price or bride service is […]
Death Toll Increases as Nepal Recovers from Earthquake Devastation
The earthquake in Nepal was the most powerful disaster to hit the country in its history. The death toll has reached the 8,000 figure while twice as many are injured. Nepal’s Prime Minister Sushil Koirala has stated that the number could reach 10,000. In addition to that, centuries old buildings were […]
Fashion: A necessity or a Curse
“Everyday is a fashion show and the world is your runway” Fashion is a popular style or practice especially in clothing, cosmetics, accessories, body piercing or furniture. Fashion seems to be ubiquitous. It seems to have become a necessity of our lives, but should it really be one? Fashion industry is […]
Humanity
“You should be like water which makes his own way, not like stone which stop the way of other” Humanity means caring, loving, helping others in difficult times whenever they need it. It is like a universal bridge connecting groups of people to each other. I am impressed by the […]