The Abusive Use Of Animals As Props In Pakistani Weddings
In Pakistan, a new trend is emerging which is equal parts horrible and shameful. Lavish weddings are being taken a step further to exoticise...
Pakistani Dramas & Their Trashy Stereotypes
Not a good thing, but I overheard a conversation one day. It was a mother-in-law telling her daughter-in-law how she cannot be a saas;...
Poor Quality Of Clothes – What Are Local Clothing Brands Up To?
The latest ban on imported items from abroad, including clothing items, has left many Pakistanis stressed and confused. Where do they get their clothes...
Pakistani Dramas: Blackmailing Girls Into Marriage Using Parents’ Health
Be it a no-non-sense girl like Shiza from Azmaish or an ultimate obedient girl like Khirad from Humsafar, almost all of them had their...
Passing Comments & Judgments – When Will It Stop?
A recent interaction became the point of origin for this personal reflection.
"Have my dark circles become better?"
"I think they have grown darker!"
Validation is what...
Step-Parenting In Pakistani Dramas: Someone Has To Be A Villain
Whenever you get in contact with the stalwarts of the drama industry, you get to hear about how our dramas' niche is real-life events....
Not Following Traffic Signals: Root Of Many Traffic Issues In Pakistan
Have you ever felt annoyed by the traffic here? Do you find yourself cursing everything while getting stuck in an unnecessary traffic jam? Mind...
The Trend Of Brides Wearing Sneakers In Pakistan – Yay Or Nay?
Brides, nowadays, are owning their outfits more than ever. Gone are the days (thankfully) when they sat with veils on their heads and were...
Pakistan’s Parenting Culture: Leaving Children With Domestic Help
Parenting is a whole world unto itself and many don’t give it the credit it’s due: it’s the most difficult job in the world....
6 Things Men Can Do To Make Women Feel Safer In Their Presence
In today’s age, the discussion on feminism can very easily become counter-productive. With the rise of the cancel culture, men and women alike simply...
Pakistani Dramas Legitimizing Extramarital Affairs By Twisting Narratives
It is rare that you come across Pakistani dramas that deviate from the routine tropes. Every now and then, when you see dramas like...
Did Stranger Things Season 4 Live Up To The Expectations?
The big day has arrived! The Hawkins, Indiana crew has reunited after a three-year sabbatical and one worldwide epidemic. Stranger Things Season 4 arrived with a bang,...
Why Is It A Norm That Companies Ask For Last Job Salary?
If you have ever been in a job interview, especially in Pakistan, you must be familiar with the payslip query. Instead of telling you...
Women In Karachi Forced To Choose Wardrobe Based On Mode Of Travel
Karachi is a metropolitan city indeed. It has people from every region, every religion, every culture in Pakistan. Similarly, it has (almost) every mode...
Case Of Right Family Systems In TVCs & Pakistani Dramas: Who’s Doing It Right?
The TV may be taking a backseat in the media worldwide, it is very much a mainstream platform in Pakistan. In Pakistan, TV has...
Why Pakistani Car Owners Need To Stop The Unnecessary Use Of High Beams
Driving is not just an essential skill, it is one that a person is always improving at. However, just like everywhere else in life,...
Why Are Pakistani Ads Focused On The Urdu Speaking Community?
A number of Pakistani ads that pass by your eyes, you will find to be in the Urdu language. Be it an ice cream...
Is Glorifying Suicide In Pakistani Dramas The Only Way To Show A Story?
Every place has its own mode of entertainment. While for the US, it may be Hollywood, in Pakistan, it is the dramas. Having access...
What Are Brands Doing To Keep Their Customers’ Information Safe?
Buying from an online portal that had numerous different sellers registered, I ordered a product. The seller sent me a WhatsApp message! My information...
Gas Shortage Troubles Karachiites; Forced To Live According To Gas Schedule
Just a few days ago, it was announced that Karachiite will have to face gas load-shedding. Once the news was covered, officials immediately jumped...