Abdul Majeed Abid

Female doctors becoming 'trophy' wives: Is quota the right move?

The ultimate solution lies in addressing the societal pressures on females entering the medical profession. Updated 22 Oct, 2014 05:36pm

Let the Cervantes of Pakistan take over!

Imran Khan is an Oxford graduate. Just give him a chance to become our Prime Minister and see how Pakistan progresses. Published 02 Oct, 2014 06:41pm

Dharna dances — a parliamentary debate?

Only in misogynist societies will one find people decrying vulgarity for a-dime-a-dozen. Published 03 Sep, 2014 03:07pm

Jonas Salk — The hero we are unworthy of

The inventor of the polio vaccine died this day in 1995. How long before polio dies too? Published 23 Jun, 2014 08:00pm

Knowing thy enemy

We are running out of time and our population has to be controlled effectively for us to have any chances of becoming a developed country. Published 10 Oct, 2012 04:12pm

The political power of social media

The elections in 2013 will define the role of social media in the political landscape of Pakistan; the “trend” is most likely to last. Published 26 Sep, 2012 02:44pm

Tear down this wall of hatred

"We do not need to tear down the border but we must tear down the wall of hate separating the two countries." Published 09 Sep, 2012 10:58am

Doctors’ strike: The other side of the picture

"How dare these so-called messiahs turn rogue and end up killing the very people that they are supposed to save." Published 05 Jul, 2012 04:15pm

Why are the doctors out on the streets?

Something needs to be done and it has to be done fast because young doctors cannot be coerced or tamed by using power tactics. Published 01 Jul, 2012 08:29am

The case against Hizb ut Tehrir

Based on the activities of Hizb ut Tehrir in Pakistan, it is strongly recommended that their leaders be tried in courts for high treason. Published 11 Jun, 2012 06:18pm