Clothing, is an essential need for any individual but in the context of Pakistan it is referred to as a “brand”. The brandization of clothes has created essence of difference and have divided the community into distinct classes. Clothes instead of being a source of coverage, comfort has been converted into a luxury, which has […]
Author: Hira Zahid
Women: An “Easy” Target in Pakistani Society
Pakistan is a developing country and has a very strong family system. In the current economic situation of Pakistan, every family needs at least two earning members to meet their expenses i.e. both male and female. My focus is mainly on the females or I may quote working women. Pakistan is a patriarchal society, and […]
Who is Khalid Mehmood Dar? The son-in-law of former DG ISI Gen (r) Faiz Hameed
Anusha Chaudhry, the daughter of former Pakistani general Gen (r) Faiz Hameed, wed in late December. Pakistanis have been eager to learn more about the son-in-law of Gen (r) Faiz Hameed, one of the celebrated generals of the Pakistan Army, who recently resigned after a change in command, ever since Anusha Chaudhry’s wedding was held […]
Female Education in Pakistan, Poverty and the role of Clergy
Girls’ education in Pakistan has always been a controversial topic, with many religious leaders and clerics opposing it on the grounds that it goes against the teachings of Islam. However, over the past few decades, there has been a shift in attitudes toward education for girls, with more and more people recognizing the importance of […]
Globalization giving rise to brain drain in Pakistan
Brain drain is considered an issue of outrageous significance, for some underdeveloped and poor nations. the idea of brain drain demonstrates the global flow of assets as human resources, particularly the movement of educated and talented people. the recent trend of globalization has been characterized by the flow and exchange of goods, services, capital, and […]
Women, Pakistan and Patriarchal system
Patriarchal societies place a massive strain on women to satisfy traditional roles, such as bringing up children and conducting household tasks. This tends to leave them with little time to concentrate on their own mental health. – Women are frequently socially conditioned to suppress their emotions and be submissive to men. By projecting unfair gender […]
How social Darwinism worked in Malaysia but not in Pakistan
Mahathir used the term Islamization in Malaysia. Mahathir’s Islam played a key role in his political discourse. He focused on the following key terms: • Secularization is unacceptable. • Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon Him) message and ALLAH’s command emphasize working hard to achieve materialistic success. • How a Muslim should behave and live morally. […]
The culture of silencing women in Pakistan
In strict patriarchal societies like Pakistan, a certain mindset is firmly embedded. Poor and illiterate women must fight every day for basic rights, acknowledgment, and respect. They must live in a culture that defines them through the male figures in their lives, even though these women are frequently the primary breadwinner for their households. Silence […]