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Saira SamoPakistan Observer |
Dowry, a longstanding custom in our society, creates a big problem for families and keeps us from moving forward together. It’s like a heavy...
A nation renowned for its vibrant culture and diverse beauty, an adversary more insidious than any foreign threat lurks within its borders. This enemy...
Communication is a big part of being human, starting from gestures to the many languages we use today. Over time, we got better at communicating with...
Living in the Clouds: A Memoir, written by Dr Khwaja Ahmed Abbas, is an adventurous life story filled with great passion and endeavour to thrive even...
Eliza Cook’s King Bruce and the Spider tells the story of a monarch who wears a crown and embodies true kingship. In Scotland, there was a king...
In our conservative society entrenched in a patriarchal mindset, women endure a miserable existence. When they contribute to the socio-economic...
International Women’s Day which falls on March 8th is an important occasion for recognising the achievements and struggles of women worldwide....
T he recent general elections held on February 8th were anticipated as a crucial moment for our country, promising a new era of democratic governance...
“T he pain is as old as humanity itself, perhaps even older, as extinct human species such as Neanderthals, Homo erectus, and the recently...
V alentine’s Day, celebrated annually on February 14th, has evolved into a global celebration of love and affection. While the modern-day observance...
Asif Zardari’s chant of ‘Pakistan Khappay’ and the somber events of December 27 leave a lasting impact on country’s political history. The day...
Irish author Oscar Wilde’s The Devoted Friend is a satirical short story. It contains themes of friendship, selfishness and manipulation. It...
I n a democratic society, the active participation of all members is paramount. The inclusion of women in the decision-making bodies of political...
V iktor E Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning is a compelling book that endeavours into the author’s firsthand experiences during his...
The pursuit of a Central Superior Service (CSS) job through the Federal Public Service Commission’s (FPSC) competitive examination is a collective...
I n Pakistan’s political history, a cohort of extraordinary women has emerged as pioneers, defying conventional norms and leaving an enduring mark...
The assassination of Benazir Bhutto in 2007 plunged the nation into mourning, extinguishing the beacon of hope she represented for a better Pakistan....
M arriage with the Quran is often presented as a religious ceremony where the bride is revered and idealised as a religious figure. However, it can be...
T hrough his book Between Hope and History , former US President Bill Clinton shares presidential experiences, emphasising Opportunity,...
Our struggle for safeguarding human rights, particularly women’s rights, has been riddled with challenges. While globalisation has ushered in...
Benazir Bhutto, the first woman Prime Minister to lead a Muslim-majority nation, stands as a true testament to the power of inspiration and...
Noam Chomsky once addressed a virtual audience at a private university in Karachi, shedding light on what he perceives as four imminent and dire...
In societies where tradition and modernity intersect, the debate surrounding early marriage is far from straightforward. The question of whether early...
CHILD abuse and labour practices continue to plague our society, with reports of domestic assault and torture on child workers often hidden beneath...