Marriam Kaiwan
Ramadan: The capitalist edition
- By Marriam Kaiwan
- March 5, 2026
LET’S imagine a situation. The call to Maghrib prayer has just faded. In the soft glow of an aesthetically pleasing coffee shop in the…
Influencers and the mirror in the comments section
- By Marriam Kaiwan
- February 20, 2026
IT started as a ripple in the digital ocean. A teenager in their bedroom, lip-syncing into a webcam. A fitness enthusiast posting workout tips from…
What if we are the problem?
- By Marriam Kaiwan
- August 31, 2025
WHAT if we built a nation where education meant memorizing without questioning, where infrastructure was a luxury not a right and where civic sense was…
Entitled and unapologetic divas
- By Marriam Kaiwan
- June 28, 2025
IN a world where we pride ourselves on progress in terms of gender equality, education and social awareness, one cannot help but notice a peculiar…
Education under attack
- By Marriam Kaiwan
- June 7, 2025
EDUCATION is often hailed as the backbone of a nation’s progress. It is the foundation upon which the societies build their futures. It is the…
Bollywood, briefings and empty promises
- By Marriam Kaiwan
- May 22, 2025
INDIA frequently tries to project an image of progress and gender inclusivity, but the statistics tell a different story. The country ranks among the lowest…
When life gives us tension, we make memes
- By Marriam Kaiwan
- May 2, 2025
DURING the current tension between Pakistan and India, an interesting trend is noticeable: a flood of memes. Serious concerns exist regarding border conflicts, economic instability…
Why do we hate rich people
- By Marriam Kaiwan
- April 25, 2025
IN the aftermath of last week’s hailstorm in Islamabad, social media was filled with images of shattered car windows and dented roofs. But amidst the…
A room without books is like a body without a soul
- By Marriam Kaiwan
- December 6, 2024
BOOKS have been the cornerstone of human knowledge and culture for centuries. They have shaped civilizations, preserved histories and sparked imaginations. However, in the recent…
The urgent call for technological investment
- By Marriam Kaiwan
- November 20, 2024
In a busy city somewhere in the world, a young entrepreneur wakes up to the sound of his smart home system gently playing his…
