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Is It All Psychological or Is Astrology the Real Deal?

Historian Benson Bobrick writes about astrology in his book, “ The Fated Sky” and explains the field of it in rather compelling words, “The idea at the heart of astrology is that the pattern of a person’s life—or character, or nature—corresponds to the planetary pattern at the moment of his birth,”. Such…

BySeirut JavedOctober 5, 20200Comments

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The Pakistani military has a massive budget, but does it need one?

Although the military remains a popular institution among the Pakistani people – with polls putting their approval ratings at around 75% – it has begun to lose some public support over the years due to various reasons. Concerns over the military range from overspending to unnecessary, but are they just? How big is the military…

ByAbdullah KhalidSeptember 30, 20200Comments

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The Poisonous Influence of Colourism on Pakistani Youth

In a country where it is genetically common to have dark skin, how did light skin become the epitomic beauty standard? Deny it as we may, an alarmingly large percentage of us grew up thinking we needed to be light-skinned to be beautiful. This becomes prevalent through habitual remarks passed in everyday conversations, such as…

ByZainab HasanSeptember 28, 20200Comments

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Myths & Facts about Psychiatric Medication

“A little learning is a dangerous thing.” - Alexander Pope In South Asian households, it is a commonly held belief that psychiatrists are nothing but eccentrics , which is why many people do not go for psychiatric medication treatment for mental illnesses. It is a common notion of such communities that psychiatric…

BySeirut JavedSeptember 26, 20200Comments

Too soon or too late? On campus classes during COVID-19

What is happening? Counter to advice from doctors and most healthcare officials, some universities and educational institutes are opening from the 15th of September 2020. According to official emails to the student body, education institutes like APS, IBA Karachi, among others will be resuming in-person classes for Fall 2020. After being pressurized by private schools and…

BySaad RashidSeptember 23, 20200Comments

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Blaming the Victim: The Conviction of Assault and Rape Cases

Assigning blame to the victim of any crime is a heinous notion in itself. As recent events have shown, there is a tendency for the general population to blame victims particularly in cases of sexual assault and rape charges. Victim blaming comes in many different forms, from more subtle remarks and nuances, to direct accusations…

ByKhudeeja AsifSeptember 18, 20200Comments

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The Continuing Horrors of Female Genital Mutilation in the 21st Century

The World Health Organization gives the definition for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as, ‘procedures that alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.’ The practice of FGM has been taking place in numerous countries worldwide for decades, including Pakistan. Much like in India, FGM is a well-kept secret in our country,…

ByKhudeeja AsifSeptember 15, 20200Comments

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Balochi Folktales: The Story of Hani and Sheh Mureed

In the sphere of Pakistani folklore, Balochi folk tales are not given much limelight but they are attention-worthy as each is magical and soul-touching. Today, we voyage into the world of the Balochi folktale of Hani and Sheh Mureed . It is a ballad that sheds light on different forms of love that arise…

BySeirut JavedSeptember 13, 20200Comments

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Pakistan and the hauntings of child abuse

Numbers on the rise When a society plagued by rampant abuse meets the negligence of the authorities guarding it, a never-ending cycle of horror is set into motion. The victims produced run across the spectrum, sometimes taking the form of a raped and murdered 6-year-old Zainab and sometimes manifesting in hundreds of 10-14-year-olds who are…

ByWafa MalikSeptember 4, 20200Comments

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The Barriers to Women’s Mobility and their Consequences

The mobility of Pakistani women outside the home is a point to be debated on, regarding the lackluster attention given to it. Women’s movements are restricted, not only by social and religious norms, but also by patriarchal figures. These well accepted rules against women and their contribution to the nation’s economy is part of the…

ByKhudeeja AsifSeptember 2, 20200Comments

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