Author Archives: Nikhat Sattar
23rd November, 2012
Thoughts on Haj
THE pilgrimage to Makkah, a much-desired goal in life for most Muslims, had always seemed a distant probability. It was surprising then that when a sudden decision was made to perform Haj this year, I agreed without any trepidation.
THE pilgrimage to Makkah, a much-desired goal in life for most Muslims, had always seemed a distant probability. It was surprising then that when a sudden decision was made to perform Haj this year, I agreed without any trepidation.
28th August, 2012
No land to call their own
FOR a country that employs, according to official statistics, 65 per cent of its labour force in agriculture that contributes over 20 per cent to its GDP and earns over 90 per cent of its export income, Pakistan has shown
FOR a country that employs, according to official statistics, 65 per cent of its labour force in agriculture that contributes over 20 per cent to its GDP and earns over 90 per cent of its export income, Pakistan has shown
7th May, 2012
A divided civil society
CIVIL society in Pakistan has developed over the years and shown some signs of life and vibrancy but it has not proven to be a collective force that could give strength to democratic principles.
CIVIL society in Pakistan has developed over the years and shown some signs of life and vibrancy but it has not proven to be a collective force that could give strength to democratic principles.
23rd April, 2012
A tale of two expressways
THE planned construction of a yet another expressway along Malir and the ongoing construction of flyovers in Karachi is disturbing.
THE planned construction of a yet another expressway along Malir and the ongoing construction of flyovers in Karachi is disturbing.
