By Farkhanda Qaiser Before the results of elections started pouring out, many people were anticipating large scale change in the national political scenario. I believe, changes did appear but not as expected. Change # 1: In Punjab and KPK: PTI was foreseen to sweep the province of Punjab and replace PML N to a largeContinue reading “My take on Elections 2013 (Part 2)”
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My take on Elections 2013 (Part 1)
By Farkhanda Qaiser A day to cherish, A day to celebrate, And most importantly, a day to ponder upon… Yes, I’m talking about 11th May 2013 – General Elections Day in Pakistan. For the first time in the short history of this country, young and old; rich and poor; educated and illiterate; healthy and disabled;Continue reading “My take on Elections 2013 (Part 1)”
Of Humair Ishtiaq, Yasir Pirzada and 50 Minute
Lying forgotten in the myriad of folders was this blog, which i’m finally publishing…. Today, Sunday September 4th, 2011, Humair Ishtiaq and Yasir Pirzada did what 50 minute hadn’t been able to do. And that is, compelled me to write a blog about the Pakistani Youth. Well yes, I can understand your confusion about theContinue reading “Of Humair Ishtiaq, Yasir Pirzada and 50 Minute”
YLC Saga – Khamoshi ka Boycott – Day 2 (PART 2)
This post was published in KELLOGS on 13/7/2011. By Farkhanda Qaiser We were still bubbling with the excitement of our success when breakout sessions on the many causes and implications of environmental degradation, were announced. I chose the session by Nigaar Nazar – the first Muslim woman cartoonist. Her central character is Gogi which sheContinue reading “YLC Saga – Khamoshi ka Boycott – Day 2 (PART 2)”
YOUNG LEADERS’ CONFERENCE – a lifetime experience – DAY 1
This post was published in KELLOGS on 9/7/2011 By Farkhanda Qaiser Dates: 1st-6th July 2011 Venue: Sheraton Hotel, Karachi DAY 1: 10:00 AM – Departure from Lahore. 11:45 AM – Arrival in Karachi. 1:00 PM – Arrival at Sheraton Hotel 2:00 PM – Lunch 4:00 PM – Official inauguration of YLC 5:30 PM –Continue reading “YOUNG LEADERS’ CONFERENCE – a lifetime experience – DAY 1”