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Posts Tagged ‘Pakistan Society’

Life as an acronym

By Chris Cork • Jan 1st, 2010 • Category: Politics

It was only recently that I discovered that we — as in the family unit I am most intimately a part of — live our lives as an acronym, moreover one that is recently coined and currently in vogue (some acronyms have a short shelf life and it remains to be seen if this one [...]



The Force of Art in Social Progression

By Saadi Agha • Jan 1st, 2010 • Category: Features

In most developing societies, the primary institution which helps in social change is most often believed to be the state. It is often believed that the state is responsible in creating and harnessing the feelings and ideas of the masses. This might be true in some cases, however as record shows us, social change in [...]



Marriages and Funerals on the Roads

By Amna Gilani • Jul 23rd, 2009 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

We we like to share the griefs and joys of our neighborhoods and we pride in the fact that Pakistani society is not oblivious and connects warmly with each other. Where this social bonding helps in creating a sense of oneness, it also brings many hassles and hiccups.
How many time you have found it impossible [...]



Accepting mistakes and learning from these for future!

By Mian Usman • Jul 3rd, 2009 • Category: Misc, Worth A Second Look

In an overall analysis of us all as a Pakistani Nation, it is evident that do not have the moral courage to accept our mistakes and making sure we do not commit those in the future.
It gives me tremors and a haunting feeling when its been highlighted by our own media that “We are the [...]