Politics in Pakistan has always been a very distant activity. The narrative surrounding politics is that it is a dirty game and politicians generally are looked down upon but have you ever thought about participating in the process? Would you like to run for an office in the provincial or the national assembly? We are […]
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How Well Do You Know Noor Jehan? Take This Quiz!
Noor Jehan, also known as Malika-e-Tarannum (the queen of melody), was a Pakistani playback singer and actor. During her lifetime, she worked both in India and Pakistan. Her career lasted more than six decades (the 1930s–1990s). She was known as one of the most influential singers of all time, especially throughout South Asia. Many say that her persona […]
Are These Facts About Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Correct?
In a recent survey by Gallup, Pakistanis are the most patriotic nation in Asia. According to the survey, 89 percent of the Pakistani population is patriotic. With that information, we decided to test your knowledge about Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. As the founding father of the country, we are all greatly indebted to his services […]
Fathers Can Now Enjoy 10 Days Of Paternity Leave In Pakistan
The Federal Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari has approved the extension of paternity leave for a period of 10 days. This means that those fathers working in the government can now avail 10 paid days off from work after the birth of their child. The idea of paternity leave is new in Pakistan. This is […]
Take This Quiz To Find Out What You Know About Pakistan’s Constitution
A Constitution of a country is any document which outlines the fundamental principles upon which a country will be governed. The Constitution highlights what rights people of the country will get, what functions and roles the representatives will perform, the kind of government the country will have ...
The Battle Between Periods And Society
Periods. Periods. Periods. Uncomfortable? Periods. Periods. Periods. Better? No? Well… tough. A period is a biological process that occurs among (mostly) all women, for a majority of their lifetime. A bleeding process which is accompanied by mood swings and pain. Its intensity varies from one person to another. And we didn’t really ask for it. […]
The Shaadi Diaries: Jawab-e-Shikwa
I left my last piece with the promise that I will talk about the preparations. And that’s precisely what I am going to do. I believe the preparation for marriage should be divided into two types: mental and physical. I took my time to deal with the mental aspect of it so that nothing feels […]
Which Language Should Our Leaders Speak?
Have you ever given a thought to how language impacts our day to day dealings? What would you do if you did not have this tool to communicate with people? Remember a time when you were either traveling up North in Pakistan or perhaps out of the country? The feeling of finding someone who can […]
Take This Quiz To Find Out How Well You Understand Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is a commonly occurring crime in Pakistan. Due to the “me too” movement, many people are starting to talk about it. The movement has opened up different aspects of the problem and come to terms with them. Often, at times, we get confused about an action and think whether or not to categorize ...
Take A Guess At Pakistan’s Political History
We all mess up our political history every now and then. Take this quiz to find out how well you know your Presidents and your Prime Ministers. If you get all right, mention your name in the comments below and we will give you a shoutout! Don’t forget to take a screenshot! Good luck! […]