Amnesty International is a Global movement of Humanitarians not bound to borders of territories. Previously I have appreciated and blogged about Amnesty’s Vision and Universal Declaration. Being an International member I have been quite active in taking up appeals and acting on human right violation alerts by Amnesty. Among the most commendable ones is Amnesty’s … Continue reading »
Posted in May 2009 …
A talk with Asia Calling
Yes I happen to give an interview to Saif Khan of Asia calling. I along with Jamal Ashiqain of KMB met up with Saif to talk about Pakistani Blogosphere. The show was recently aired. With opinions of Dr.Awab Alvi and Raza Haroon the federal minister of IT Sindh. The session went pretty healthy with us … Continue reading »
Crying wolf are we?
Fierce fighting continues in the streets of Mingora. The Pakistan army is battling the Taliban , the enemy from with in. The familiar notorious history of the Taliban needs no repetition. Irrespective of the past the military woes to swipe the Talibans and end the regime. To a lay man all this means a possible … Continue reading »
Rehmat Noor pleads for help
“War is the greatest plague that can afflict humanity, it destroys religion, it destroys states, it destroys families. Any scourge is preferable to it.” The words of Martin Luther King cant possibly make more sense for me than they do now. Being brought up in a nuclear family household I consider myself more attached to … Continue reading »
Deceitful
There will be no tomorrow for us never have been never would be. Yet this senseless craving doesn’t end. I was complete without you. I was happy and content. With you I am ripped apart with a dire need of your existence to keep me sane. This isn’t love. It can’t possibly be. This wretchedness … Continue reading »
The Swat Plea Blog !
Every time I count my blessings am overwhelmed by the magnitude.This post is a show of Gratitude for all those who have volunteered to help in the Swat Crisis. The worst possible crisis has hit Pakistan. According to the UN the swat crisis is leading on to become the second worst crisis in the world … Continue reading »
Women Reclaim Public Sphere Seminar
A praise worthy event was organized at the Karachi Press Club on the 8th of May’09. A seminar on Women to Reclaim Public Space by Women Alliance Front. An organization focusing on restoring women rights and striving for one constitution and one set of laws for all of Pakistan. The key points to be endorsed … Continue reading »
BEE: What we are !
Here’s a video covering what the BEE magazine ins all about. what I specifically love about the video is the varying opinion of women from different spheres of life. Reflecting the message that feminism is not a cover for female Chauvinism. We represent women from all spheres of life highlighting issues and promoting voicing beliefs … Continue reading »
Ethnic tensions haunt Karachi
Much near the same time two years back Karachi bled and burned. 12th may 2007 turned out to be a day filled with violence. Two years down the blame game continues. Even with solid media coverage nothing could be proved. Every Political party came up with their own footage bashing the opponent. So the culprits … Continue reading »
