We marched today through the streets of Islamabad, we marched amidst the chaos as the extremists showered stones at all those who raised their voices, we marched on the damp ground in the cold, we marched to the parliament and we marched home at the end of the day, empowered. We marched peacefully, waving the … Continue reading Meri Zaat, Mera Haq
Tackling Passive Ableism
Ableism refers to the discrimination of people with disabilities. In light of the recent events, we decided it was important that more people should be educated about Autism and recognize how we can all be unknowingly promoting ableism, specifically towards their community. Autism is a developmental disorder that is characterized by difficulties including but not … Continue reading Tackling Passive Ableism
Life 1-0 Us
Today marks the end of what has seemed like the longest week of my life. Only just hearing that somebody has been diagnosed with corona, consumes your mind with feelings of stress, anxiety, and fear but let me tell you, those words are a huge understatement for what goes on inside your head when members … Continue reading Life 1-0 Us
You are Responsible
First of all, I want to apologize to Mohid that I couldn’t speak sooner. We’re friends. Balkay we’re good friends, and so I’m here fighting for you, all of us are. We stand with what’s right, what’s fair. I told you, remember? You just do your part and the good things will come to you … Continue reading You are Responsible
Raise Your Voice
“It makes me really sad how some people are so helplessly ignorant and mean. Mohid had to go through so much just because his account was hacked. Even though he apologized to everyone for what was sent to them by the hacker, to make matters worse these kids bullied him. The worst part is that … Continue reading Raise Your Voice
Call Me By Your Name
“To feel nothing as to not feel anything – what a waste” If I were asked to describe this book in one phrase I would say ‘Soul Shattering’. As the novel develops, it certainly feels like Andre Aciman is drawing a dagger into your chest and then slowly pulling it out, thus allowing the reader … Continue reading Call Me By Your Name
The Kreutzer Sonata
Situated in the late 19th century, this is a novel written by history’s most esteemed writers, Leo Tolstoy. This novel will take you on a roller coaster of emotions, not only making you fall in love with the literature but also making you question and detest the school of thought behind it. Keeping the writer’s history in mind, … Continue reading The Kreutzer Sonata
Justuju-e-Ilm: Educate. Enlighten. Empower.
I never allowed myself to recognize that a few drops of water spilt at the counter ever meant anything. I didn’t see myself so much as batting an eyelid when watching somebody pour a whole glass down the sink either. I rarely ever gave it any notice when entire splashes of water would spill out … Continue reading Justuju-e-Ilm: Educate. Enlighten. Empower.
