Tag: Pakistan

Opinion, Politics

Elections and Outlaws: The Scandalous Mise-en-scèneof Pakistan’s Politics

As the unfettered reign of the caretaker government comes to an end (much to the dismay of the power-deprived individuals who make up the dynamics of Pakistan’s political backdrop), there are quite a few things that I — as an inevitable observer and a frustrated nationalist —  have to say. Before we leave our houses on the morning of February 8, 2024, we must remember … Continue reading Elections and Outlaws: The Scandalous Mise-en-scèneof Pakistan’s Politics

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History, Social

Neither the City of Gardens nor the City of Love: Lahore

Recently, I stumbled upon a magnificently ornate book on Mughal Architecture titled “Lahore: History and Architecture of Mughal Monuments” by Anjum Rehmani. A deep delve into the influences and achievements throughout the Mughal period, starting from pre-Mughal history, the book explored new aspects of Lahore that I had yet to see around me. In comparison to the almost fantastical seeming portraits of beauty and splendor … Continue reading Neither the City of Gardens nor the City of Love: Lahore

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Media, Music, Social

Are the jingles jingling for you?

“We used to be a country. A proper country,” or maybe the prim and properness went down the drain as we grew up. As you walk through the old rubble of memories, you pick up the stride and hum to an old tune, which you never quite forgot, and it keeps levitating in your mind, why? The bubble gum isn’t that class apart but you … Continue reading Are the jingles jingling for you?

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