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Not Following Traffic Signals: Root Of Many Traffic Issues In Pakistan

Have you ever felt annoyed by the traffic here? Do you find yourself cursing everything while getting stuck in an unnecessary traffic jam? Mind...
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Labeling Men ‘Bhai’: Pakistani Women’s Weapon Outside Home

Be it talking to the Rickshaw driver, a man on the road you want to get the directions from, or a shopkeeper, most women...
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The Abusive Use Of Animals As Props In Pakistani Weddings

In Pakistan, a new trend is emerging which is equal parts horrible and shameful. Lavish weddings are being taken a step further to exoticise...
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Is Scattered Knowledge Of Western Ideology Misleading Pakistanis?

Western ideology, in recent times, have began appearing all over the world. Concepts such as atheism, feminism, toxicity, have spread all over. However, these...
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What’s Driving Up Inflation Globally Ahead Of Ramadan & Why Is It Common In...

Inflation, ahead of the Holy month of fasting in Pakistan, is always expected and always feared. There is no official and effective check and...
The Economic Impact of Rising Petrol Prices in Pakistan

The Economic Impact of Rising Petrol Prices in Pakistan

Pakistan is one of the emerging countries with a heavily reliant transportation industry on petroleum. The rise in fuel prices has a huge influence...
Basic Etiquettes Pakistanis Need To Learn

Basic Etiquettes Pakistanis Need To Learn

There are certain sets of social rules and etiquette that the majority of people living in Pakistan should learn. These etiquettes are based on...
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Is Glorifying Suicide In Pakistani Dramas The Only Way To Show A Story?

Every place has its own mode of entertainment. While for the US, it may be Hollywood, in Pakistan, it is the dramas. Having access...
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Why Pakistani Car Owners Need To Stop The Unnecessary Use Of High Beams

Driving is not just an essential skill, it is one that a person is always improving at. However, just like everywhere else in life,...
Marriageable Age

Personal Reflection: Is 18 A Marriageable Age?

In his attempt to convince me to get married, my dad started telling me how our religion advocates girls' marriage at the age of...
How Can Public Transportation Help Traffic Congestion In Karachi?

How Can Public Transportation Help Traffic Congestion In Karachi?

As a long-established, significant metropolis in the area, Karachi, Pakistan, has outgrown its transit system due to the city's recent fast growth. Now that...
Why Do Pakistanis Turn Every Dangerous Calamity Into A Picnic?

Why Do Pakistanis Turn Every Dangerous Calamity Into A Picnic?

Nowadays, it's common to hear about potentially dangerous situations or warnings in the news. There seems to be no scarcity of possible catastrophes, including...

Affordable Commute For Women: When Will We Normalize Female Bike Riders?

As petrol prices become unimaginable, a lot of alternatives are being explored for the affordable commute. With the advent of famous ride-hailing services, many...

Road Rage In Pakistan & Why It Needs To End

One of the main issues in Pakistan is road rage. A subject that many Pakistanis avoid discussing. We've always questioned why this isn't discussed...
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It’s Time For Some Pakistani Parents To Unlearn Toxic Behaviour

One cannot shy away from the idea that we have to respect our parents. Almost every culture and every religion endorse this. However, in...
Personal Reflection

Passing Comments & Judgments – When Will It Stop?

A recent interaction became the point of origin for this personal reflection. "Have my dark circles become better?" "I think they have grown darker!" Validation is what...
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As A Pakistani, Here’s Why You Should NOT Watch House Of Secrets

House of Secrets may not give competition to Squid Game. They are from different categories altogether but the documentary season has been trending at...
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Tariq Road Bridal Studios: Different Price For Every Customer?

There is no wedding season really when it comes to Pakistan. You will see weddings happening all year round. Of course, when there is...

Abolishing One-Child Policy: Is China Panicking?

With more than 1.4 billion people and 9.6 million kilometers of territory, China is one of the largest nations in the world. China's rapid...
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Pakistani Dramas Legitimizing Extramarital Affairs By Twisting Narratives

It is rare that you come across Pakistani dramas that deviate from the routine tropes. Every now and then, when you see dramas like...