Author Archives: Faiza Mirza
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4th February, 2013
“She asked for it”
Women do not find street harassment flattering, we must start treating it as grave ordeal with devastating repercussions.
Women do not find street harassment flattering, we must start treating it as grave ordeal with devastating repercussions.
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21st January, 2013
Indo-Pak friendship: The phoenix without wings
As no good deed goes unpunished, the very people who try to resurrect peace between the two countries are the first to be targeted as scapegoats.
As no good deed goes unpunished, the very people who try to resurrect peace between the two countries are the first to be targeted as scapegoats.
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14th January, 2013
A descent into darkness: The plight of the victims’ families
Dealing with the death of a loved one is always agonising but the knowledge that it was untimely makes it much more difficult.
Dealing with the death of a loved one is always agonising but the knowledge that it was untimely makes it much more difficult.
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7th January, 2013
Asylum seekers: Expelled from Pakistan with no choice
“Seeing their faces will make you understand that what they have chosen has been the lesser of two evils as a last resort.”
“Seeing their faces will make you understand that what they have chosen has been the lesser of two evils as a last resort.”
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31st December, 2012
Wishes for 2013 – A safer and tolerant Pakistan
I can vouch for the dedication and resilience of Pakistanis who strive hard to make their country a better place for everyone.
I can vouch for the dedication and resilience of Pakistanis who strive hard to make their country a better place for everyone.
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24th December, 2012
Let’s give cross-border friendship a real chance
It takes years to convince people on both sides of the border to initiate a peace process but only takes an unfortunate minute for us to be back at square one.
It takes years to convince people on both sides of the border to initiate a peace process but only takes an unfortunate minute for us to be back at square one.
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14th December, 2012
Ahmadi graves desecration: The death of conscience
Is it not enough that fanatics disallow the Ahmadi community to live peacefully in Pakistan, that now they must destroy their final resting places also?
Is it not enough that fanatics disallow the Ahmadi community to live peacefully in Pakistan, that now they must destroy their final resting places also?
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26th November, 2012
How 26/11 changed us
For many, Ajmal Kasab’s hanging brought closure, whereas for some his “speedy” trial raised questions about the Indian judiciary.
For many, Ajmal Kasab’s hanging brought closure, whereas for some his “speedy” trial raised questions about the Indian judiciary.
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19th November, 2012
Letting the rich get richer and the poor get poorer
While we don’t think twice about spending on expensive recreation, we do make certain to hire domestic help at the cheapest possible rates.
While we don’t think twice about spending on expensive recreation, we do make certain to hire domestic help at the cheapest possible rates.
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12th November, 2012
Widowhood: A life interrupted
“I was not invited to events and people would look at me suspiciously when I laughed.”
“I was not invited to events and people would look at me suspiciously when I laughed.”
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2nd November, 2012
A lot more than just a pretty face
Anyone who believes that women are promoted easily should evaluate the upper echelon of corporate hierarchy.
Anyone who believes that women are promoted easily should evaluate the upper echelon of corporate hierarchy.
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26th October, 2012
Where is my father?
I watch as people fight over the missing persons issue; and wonder if they realise that my family hasn’t celebrated Eid since he went missing.
I watch as people fight over the missing persons issue; and wonder if they realise that my family hasn’t celebrated Eid since he went missing.
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15th October, 2012
Pakistanis – crushed yet unbroken
Adding defenseless students to their hit-list speaks volumes about the motives of the Pakistani Taliban.
Adding defenseless students to their hit-list speaks volumes about the motives of the Pakistani Taliban.
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8th October, 2012
Justice for minorities: Pipe dream or possibility?
Isn’t it ironic that a nation founded for minorities, is now one of the top ranked countries where minorities are marginalised to heinous extents?
Isn’t it ironic that a nation founded for minorities, is now one of the top ranked countries where minorities are marginalised to heinous extents?
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1st October, 2012
Who wants to be a bounty hunter?
The trend of putting a price tag on blasphemers who have displeased the society has very unfortunately gained acceptability in the Muslim world.
The trend of putting a price tag on blasphemers who have displeased the society has very unfortunately gained acceptability in the Muslim world.
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24th September, 2012
Why kill innocents for Innocence of Muslims?
From The Satanic Verses to Innocence of Muslims and all that happened in between, the situation has not changed.
From The Satanic Verses to Innocence of Muslims and all that happened in between, the situation has not changed.
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18th September, 2012
Hate by the textbook
By playing with the minds of our children we are giving rise to a society where the rights of anyone who is not a Pakistani and a Sunni Muslim are irrelevant.
By playing with the minds of our children we are giving rise to a society where the rights of anyone who is not a Pakistani and a Sunni Muslim are irrelevant.
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10th September, 2012
An unposted letter to PM Singh
Dear Mr Manmohan Singh, many Pakistanis will refuse to admit this but most of us would like to be considered eligible for Indian nationality.
Dear Mr Manmohan Singh, many Pakistanis will refuse to admit this but most of us would like to be considered eligible for Indian nationality.
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3rd September, 2012
Would Jinnah have lived as a Shia?
Perhaps what is most disappointing is the knowledge that it is not just hate-mongering militants spewing venom against Pakistani Shias in the country.
Perhaps what is most disappointing is the knowledge that it is not just hate-mongering militants spewing venom against Pakistani Shias in the country.
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27th August, 2012
Who will be the next blasphemer?
The color white in the Pakistani flag that represents our minorities should be replaced with black for the dismal future we offer to them as citizens of this state.
The color white in the Pakistani flag that represents our minorities should be replaced with black for the dismal future we offer to them as citizens of this state.
