25090030 Nov 28, 2021 1 min read Objectification of women in Bollywood songs is not an ancient concept. It has not only existed since we can remember, but it is surprising how it has been accepted by us. Until this time, even I could not pinpoint what was wrong with these songs because I have […]
24020241 Hammad Ahmed Nov 7, 2023 2 min read Whether it is a decent strategy to not instruct history after struggle is a perplexing inquiry. There are upsides and downsides to the two methodologies. From one perspective, instructing about history can assist with advancing recuperating and compromise. It can likewise assist with forestalling future contentions […]
Mujeeb.khan Dec 3, 2022 2 min read In Pakistan, discussing sexual life is still taboo. Pakistanis are highly reluctant to talk about sex or other related problems in public. This is visible in mainstream media, where intimate scenes continue to create headlines. In that situation, what happens to condom advertisements? The condom advertisements starring Mathira […]
Mehvish Munir 23020487 Nov 19, 2020 1 min read When I started watching this show, I was actually really excited. However, the moment I read the plot, I knew how predictable this show was going to be. An average American girl (Emily) gets a job in a fashion firm based in Paris. I would be […]
Yusra Rasool Jun 17, 2023 3 min read While Pakistan may be famous for its mangoes and depreciating currency, it is also famous for its dramas. Where some like Zindagi Gulzar Hai and Humsafar have gained worldwide fame, unfortunately, the industry still feels the need to portray two female characters that hate the guts of […]
It is a series of action-adventure games developed by a British Development house Rockstar North. The main themes of all the games revolve around crime, violence and shooting. GTA games are set in fictional cities modelled after real life cities like Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Even though video games are type of media which […]
25090078 Dec 2, 2021 2 min read Colette (2018) is a movie based on the life of a French author and woman of letters who went by the same name in her lifetime. I watched the movie because I’m a die-hard Kiera Knightley fan (from Pride and Prejudice (2005) to Atonement (2007) and way more). […]
Sheheryar Amir – 23020498 Jul 1, 2022 2 min read Known for its hospitality, Pakistan is home to 1.44 million registered Afghan refugees and 0.6 million unregistered refugees. Out of these Afghan refugees, 52% are children and 80% are not enrolled in the schools. Pakistan, with the help of UNHCR, has ensured educational facilities for […]
Faizan Qureshi Jul 5, 2022 3 min read KARACHI, Pakistan – “I fear they will kill me” The speaker was Syed Kareem speaking from his current place of hiding. Before he decided to hide, he was an ambitious 21-year-old student. His personal charisma and empathy towards social issues had earned him a large following on […]
21110131 Jul 5, 2021 3 min read I think it is safe to say that in March 2020, none of us could have been led to believe that life as we know it would be made to change so drastically, and for how long this would last. Different kinds of people from multiple walks of […]
25020054 Eesha Habib Nov 18, 2023 2 min read On 16th December 2014, Ahmad Nawaz’s school, Army Public School was attacked by a group of Taliban gunmen. They massacred 151 people, mostly children, including Ahmad’s younger brother Haris. Having witnessed his brother murdered right in front of his eyes, Ahmad had no choice but to […]
Nov 25, 2023 Nov 04, 2023 Kabir Singh, just why?inspiration or disaster? In Welcome to the Forum I was asked by a friend to watch this movie, and upon their constant nudging, I gave in, to be honest, and questioned our entire friendship after the movie. My first reaction was just why? Why did the […]
Sehla Munir Dec 8, 2022 2 min read Cricket in our society is always seen as a sport for ‘men’. Only ‘men’ can play it be it on a national or an international level. Only male cricket team is recognized and applauded nationally in our society. For women, sports like badminton and table tennis are […]
Mahnoor Zafar Nov 26, 2023 2 min read The movie “Kal Ho Naa Ho,” despite its immense popularity and acclaim, presents a Romance Narrative that is problematic in its portrayal of gender dynamics. Gender roles follow a stereotypical plot line – the film presents an empathetic mother, a pain-in-the-neck grandmother, a female lead who is […]