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Crime by another name?
She calls it a “life term” — her marriage. Though divorced now, 31-year-old Shazia (name changed), a British woman born…
Tied down with an anvil
Pait likhi, watta satta, swara, vani, jirga decisions, child marriages, forced conversions and enforced marriage, or rape first, and then…
Court marital
What is your opinion on the legal position of a forced marriage?
Under Section 498B of the Pakistan Penal Code…
No minor issues
Diana Nammi, who heads the Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation, which supports women and men affected by forced marriage,…
Flashback: A pillar of strength
“I am no mother Teresa!” says Princess Mussarat Ahmedzeb, with a playful sparkle in her eyes. On a cold, wet…
A leaf from history: Pledges for a new Pakistan
After Bhutto’s arrival in Islamabad on December 20, 1971, Pakistan People’s Party leaders Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi, Dr Mubashar Hassan, J…
Earthly matters: The green economy factor
It has been 20 years since the landmark Earth Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro — two decades since…
Analysis: Loving your man to death?
The day starts by observing his mood. The night falls by making sure that he has a smug and satisfied…
Innovation: Healthcare at the doorstep
Pakistan is a developing country and as such, it is struggling hard to provide even the basic necessities to many…
Metrosexual: Heads, you win
I once heard a story about a successful businessman. When he was asked to provide budding entrepreneurs with some advice,…
Food for thought: A panacea for the poor
It’s oval, oblong and spherical in shape; is green from the outside and white from within when unripe and attains…
Advice: Cutting the cord
Hey Auntie,
I am 28 years old and married for five years. I am really confused and can’t focus on…
Summer care: Beat the heat
The Creator has not made anything without a reason; seasons alter for us to ponder on and come up with…
Reverse swing: The battle kicks off
Sri Lanka has been one of Pakistan’s happiest hunting venues. In 15 Tests in which Pakistan has tackled the Sri…
