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Under wraps
Similar to the Employment of Children Act and Sales Tax Act, the Freedom of Information Ordinance has been rendered rather…
The long walk to freedom
For a Pakistani citizen, the right to information got a huge boost — at least on paper — when, a…
“The FOI Act is a toothless tiger,” —Dr Syed Raza Ali Gerdezi, former chairman, Shehri
Statistics show that the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2002 has not been very successful in Pakistan. Why has this…
The last Olympics hockey gold
Olympian Rashid ul Hassan shares his memories of Pakistan’s last Olympic hockey gold medal.
“It was 28 years ago but…
Earthly matters: The reward for going green
Given the multiple crises the world is facing in water, energy, food, climate change and even the financial sector, it…
A leaf from history: Bureaucracy cowed down
Bhutto had a very clear vision of when and how to consolidate power in a society where, among other factors,…
Off the rack: Bully the bullies
It was a morning bright with warmth and promise when I ambled, newspaper in hand and the just collected mail…
Trauma: Living in fear
More than a decade has passed since that summer morning when I woke up to the sound of unfamiliar male…
Unsung heroes: Driving for our lives
A mist of dust covers the area, blanketing the scene of horror and misery, but it fails to muffle the…
Nutrition: Eat well, stay healthy
Ramazan this year has arrived at the peak of summer, with not only the heat to battle but also the…
Eating In: Chef at home
In Ramazan sometimes one doesn’t want to eat the same old pakoras and samosas every day and look for something…
Reverse swing: No friendly gesture
The news of India finally agreeing to play Pakistan has been flashed across our media with great happiness and euphoria.…
Advice: Stand by me
Pyari Khaala Jan,
I have a friend who is 17 years old and has just given his matriculation exams. His…
Overview: Escape to reality
A bilingual film project, Zinda Bhaag is a fine combination of Pakistani artists and Indian cinema veteran Naseeruddin Shah besides…
