I am sure many of you residents of Lahore are quite familiar with the Anarkali bazaar. A place as old as time. The market dates back to 200 years and remains one of the oldest surviving markets in South Asia. Many say that the bazaar got its name from the nearby mausoleum thought to be that of a courtesan girl...
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Get Your Placards Ready, Aurat March Is Back Again
Aurat March – two words which definitely created a jolt in the online community of Pakistan. Women last year joined efforts to march in the cities of Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi. After several years, women witnessed a movement for themselves as a result of a binding sisterhood. While much of the focus last year was […]
Why Do People Crack Sexist Jokes?
We have all long debated sexism but one area we venture far far away from is sexism in the jokes that we crack. Sexism in-jokes? Well, here’s how: Q: Why do women need driving licenses? A: There is no road from the bedroom to the kitchen. Many around us point that people should learn to […]
Is Mainstream Education Killing Our Creativity?
Ever since I can remember, books surrounded me. So much so that past the piles and piles of undiscovered stories, I could not hear the outside world. Especially, when my Amma called for me. I was deeply mesmerized by the beautiful mythological characters. But more so, I was in awe of how a few words can […]
What Do You Think Of The Saudi Crown Prince’s Visit To Pakistan? Take This Poll!
The recent visit by the Saudi Crown Prince, Muhammad Bin Salman (MBS), has been debated a lot. While many have welcomed the investments in the economy, there has been critique as well. The welcoming comments highlight how investments expand to several sectors including a preferential trade agreement (PTA) to promote bilateral trade and investment, and the signing […]
Subcontinent’s Tragic Love Stories Highlight How We Deal With Love
How often do you guys think about the emotion of love? Quite often, right? Because it is very natural to want to surround yourself with people who love you. But how often are those around you okay with the mention of this emotion? Everyone around us might be okay with the idea of loving your […]
It Is National Women’s Day And Here’s Why We Celebrate It
Have you ever heard of the National Women’s Day in Pakistan? No? It’s okay. February 12 was declared National Women’s Day by former Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani in 2012. This was done to commemorate the efforts of women against the Zia regime. On this day in 1983, several women congregated at the Lahore High […]
I Took A Gap Year And It Wasn’t A Mistake
My eyes caught sight of the strangely-blue letters: ‘Beaconhouse School System A’Level Johar Town Campus’, a place that would be my second home for the next 2 years. Not even a few weeks later, on my way to the first class, with a bounce to my steps, I felt like I was already one step […]
Practice Online Safety By Following These Small Steps
February 5 is celebrated as the Safer Internet Day across the globe. On this day, we are going to discuss measures you can take to protect yourself on the internet. Why is it necessary, you ask? Well in the digital era, where social media was supposed to bridge the gap between us and our friends, […]
