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Social media seems to be coming of age in Pakistan. I say this because not only is it now spoken of in the mainstream and often with not so kind tones but it has caused a few upheavals of its own ala the fight for judiciary and in recent times maya khan, Shahzaib and the…
Its been really harsh waiting for rain in Karachi this year. This may have to do with the obvious concern brought by the last two years gigantic rainfall and the resulting floods which saw this city open its arms to those in strife around it in an effort the likes of which I at…
Pakistan has a bit of a problem, ok that’s the understatement of the year. Pakistan has a huge problem and it has nothing to do with guns or terrorists or politics or anything of that nature. No this problem is limited to our social behavior or perhaps we should call it lack of it,…
The Karachi literature festival has been held in this city for the last three years. It has now become a galvanizing point for a collection of writers showcasing their latest books and literature enthusiasts flocking to learn and bask in the glory of these wordsmiths. This year the event was held on the 11th and…
In Pakistan we start putting barriers between gender at an early age. Kids are told that there are certain things boys can do and certain things girls can. How can I say this? Well its because I have a daughter and a son who go to two different highly acclaimed schools in Karachi and come back to…
The new year is going to be here in 3.5 hours. Karachi is going to welcome it like it does every year. Â Sporadic gun fire, car horns, people doing crazy stunts on motorcycles, the have’s partying either at friends places or at various “charity” balls. The have nots gathering at sea view or trying to…
Sanghar Hamper distribution The sanghar area in sindh has been very badly hit in the last few days. Â As per local contacts the main city has been completely engulfed by water and is not accesible by car anymore. We are planning to distribute food rations of 8 days to 500 families in this area through…
A few days ago, I was running for my life; something so many of us take in our stride now in the city of Karachi. The lanes behind my office at M.A. Jinnah road had exploded with violence and there was gun fire from building corners and roof tops as all of us closed down…
By – Zohaib muzaffar @zohaibmuzaffar The Sand of times, a short story by Faisal Kapadia, a blogger and a social media activist. Although I am not an avid reader of fiction but this short story had all the ingredients to cast an impression on your mind of all the characters of this novella. First astounding…
Twitveys are random surveys carried out by me on twitter. They often yield pretty interesting results 🙂 Question : What is your favourite thing to eat in Karachi? Answers mosharrafzaidi @faisalkapadia Burns Road. Bhunay huay seekh kabab. Aaa Lahore! Kithhayy?? DanQayyum @faisalkapadia Delhi Javed Niharihttp://www.facebook.com/JavedNihari ahsanshafik @faisalkapadia kata kat & mutton karhai – cafe laziz…