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Aijaz Ahmad

Unmasking Pakistan’s begging mafia

  BEGGING in Pakistan has moved far beyond an individual’s plea for survival. It has evolved into a calculated, exploitative…

Why no action on the IPP crisis?

THE recent disclosure by former Federal Minister Gohar Ejaz has brought to light the staggering financial burden Pakistani consumers face…

The fall of power

THE recent story of Brigadier Imtiaz Ahmed, widely covered in the media, is not an isolated case but a reflection…

Destructive social psychology

IN societies where oppression is widespread, where the oppressed find no justice, and poverty and exploitation are continually increasing, where…

A mirror of society

THE common man, often seen as the backbone of society, paradoxically embodies its deepest flaws. In everyday roles — from…

Perils of deforestation

PAKISTAN, like many other countries, is grappling with the persistent issue of deforestation. The sight of wood-cutting yards in every…

Embracing our national dress

AS we celebrate over 76 years of independence from British rule, it is imperative to reflect on the lingering remnants…

VIP culture on the roads

IN the bustling streets of Pakistan, a silent struggle unfolds daily—one that pits the powerful against the powerless, the privileged…

Iran-Israel conflict

TENSION between Iran and Israel has reached alarming levels, drawing the attention of the international community to the volatile situation…

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