Home Between the Teeth

On the event of the creation of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah (allegedly) asserted that what the people chose to believe in (however nihilistic it appeared), the delusions they would purposefully harbour—about democracy, spirituality, everyday suffrage, and whatnot—for decades to come, and the faith they embedded within the nationhood (or lack of) of this virgin land—all of which were inherently visceral and inevitably vital beliefs—had nothing, in the end, to do with the affairs of the state. This author has most likely exaggerated more than one aspect of the essence of Quaid’s philosophy, despite how morally strategic it sounds in writing.…

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Inside Out: Gendering Emotions

Inside Out, released by Pixar in 2015, became infamous for its unique concept, which introduces the mind of an 11-year-old girl, “Riley”; the use of colourful graphics and animation distracted the viewers from the layers in the plotline. Although when re-watching and analysing the movie as a psychology student, I was able to recognise all the subtle messages conveyed. The film revolves around the emotions we experience and process, such as Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, each of which is given its personality and character. The movie served as a cinematic masterpiece, portraying emotional intelligence and introducing the general…

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When Silence Became News

When Silence Became News: Turning on the TV for the hourly news headlines is a…

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Pakistani Weddings Love and Tradition to Lavish Wealth Shows

Pakistani Weddings were once seen as a time of happiness, togetherness and new beginnings. They…

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Vatican’s Secret Diplomatic Empire

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The Gilmore Girls Effect

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Qui Facit Per Alium Facit Per Se

Meaning He who acts through another acts himself. Explanation A person who authorises someone else to act on their behalf is legally responsible for those actions. Example An employer can…

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Article 42: Oath of the President

Provision: Oath of President Before entering upon office, the President shall take an oath in the form set out in the Third Schedule of the Constitution. The oath affirms that…

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All Hallows

By Louise Glück

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We Are As The Flute

By Jalaluddin Rumi

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What Kind of Times Are These

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The Politics of Identity

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Protests, Power, and Paralysis

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Erosion of Pakistan’s Democracy

The term “hybrid regime,” which was used in academia and media analysis…

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Diploma Divide, Nation Reborn

Fragmented education breeds inequality—UNHSD envisions unity, equity, skills, and national…

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The Surge of MBBS

Unpacking Pakistan’s obsession with MBBS and the pressures behind medical…

Anmol Omar Anmol Omar 7 Min Read

English as a Gatekeeper

When language becomes a test of privilege, not proficiency.

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Voices Lost Between Signals

Pakistan’s digital education race may be fast—but half the country…

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PMS is Not the Punchline

PMS is Not the Punchline: Imagine yourself as a young…

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The Cultural Layers of Wedding Cards in Pakistan

In Pakistan, a wedding cards is never just a piece…

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Feudal Feminism

The Politics of Being a Woke Woman in Sindh’s Elite

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The Silent Burden

Eldest Daughters’ Unseen Labor and Sacrifices in Pakistan

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Class on Camera

Pakistani dramas glamorise wealth but never ask where the money…

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Heir of Excuses

We raised monsters, then called them martyrs. Hands are joined in prayer…

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Heritage Lost to Fashion

Something is intriguing about browsing through the carefully curated collection of a…

Zarlasht Malik Zarlasht Malik 7 Min Read

Wrapped in Plastic

Ten copies of Fifty Shades of Grey. Five copies of The Subtle…

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Voices Beyond the Rubble

Where Does It Hurt? Everywhere: In Warsan Shire’s poem, “What They Did…

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Mosque to Milan

In recent years, there has been a rise in modest fashion, a…

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Empathy Is Not Politics

In an age of political division and social turmoil, few words are…

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