In our history books, history has been witnessed through the lens of male narrative. An involuntary consequence of it is that female narrative has been subdued and we often miss out on stories of amazing women that have shaped history as much as men around us. An example of this is the Mughal Era. We […]
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Here’s How Pakistanis Spend Eid. Which One Are You?
Eid ul-Fitr is finally here after a month of fasting, ending Ramzan around the world. While Eid marks the end of a strenuous month, it also welcomes a new sense of self and celebration. From the elders of the family to the youngsters these days, everyone has a unique role to play. We have summed […]
The Untouched Beauty Of Gwadar Beaches
Everyone is familiar with the beauty of Pakistan’s northern areas, but only a few have taken the time to discover the mesmerizing charm of the country’s coast in the south. Since decades, whenever people in Pakistan talk about local traveling, the main idea that pops up in their mind is a trip to northern areas. […]
Take This Quiz To Find Out About Rape Culture In Pakistan
The term rape culture was first introduced by an American feminist, Noreen Connell. She and her fellow, Cassandra Wilson, a New York Feminist, wrote the book Rape: A first sourcebook for women in 1974. Rape culture is defined as rape and other sexual violence that are normalized and viewed as inevitable by society and by […]
Myths About Transgenders We Need To Get Rid Of
Pakistan’s transgender community is one of the most oppressed and discriminated ones in society. This discrimination begins from their families who banish them from their homes for being different and not fitting into the gender norms defined by societies. These homeless and banished individuals are then taken into the shelter by the Guru-Chela system that […]
Take This Quiz To Find Out About The Cyber Crime Bill Of Pakistan
Cyber means relating to the culture of computers, information technology, and virtual reality. It can also be used as a prefix to describe terms like cyber-crime, cyber-culture, cyberbullying, etc. Cyber includes the service of the internet which interconnects people from different places. The usage of internet has increased over the years. This has led to […]
Take This Quiz To Find Out About The Transgender Persons Act In Pakistan
Transgenders have been a part of this society for a very long time. However, their influence has substantially reduced over the years. They were once advisors, administrators, and generals for the Mughal emperors and for the Ottoman Empire. They were highly respected in the Mughal Courts...
Say No To Harassment At Public Events
“A public event, as the name suggests, could refer to any event open for the general public. Exhibitions, expositions, fairs, festivals, entertainment, cause-related, fundraising, and leisure events are all examples of a public event.” By definition, public events are supposed to have an inclusion of all. Public events should be about delightful scenes, exciting environment, […]
Take This Quiz To Find Out About The National Animal Of Pakistan
A nation is an individual country with people belonging to either similar culture, language or history. Each nation has its own set of national heroes, national symbols which add to the nation’s identity. Some of the things for Pakistan include Mango as the National Fruit, Sugarcane juice as the National Drink, Shalwar Kameez as the ...
Labor Day: History And Labor Policy In Pakistan
For a lot of people, labor day means a day off or holiday. But why is it called Labor Day? Labor Day is a day designated to pay tribute to the working men and women. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and it has been celebrated as a national […]