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A comfort in solitude

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  There are some special and unique people who find comfort in their rooms instead of leaving the house.  When they go somewhere, they miss their favorite solitude. These are the people who have few close friends and rarely interact with anyone.  Their phones are always on silent, they don't wait for anyone's call or message These are the people who open Facebook every day without talking to anyone.  They are selective in their passions, love books, sea, desert, winter and peace.  Darkness and solitude are intoxicating to them. کچھ خاص اور منفرد لوگ ایسے ہوتے ہیں جو گھر سے نکلنے کے بجائے اپنے کمروں میں ہی سکون پاتے ہیں۔ جب وہ کہیں جاتے ہیں، تو اپنی پسندیدہ تنہائی کو یاد کرتے ہیں۔ یہ وہ لوگ ہیں جن کے چند ہی قریبی دوست ہوتے ہیں اور وہ بہت کم کسی سے رابطہ کرتے ہیں۔ ان کے فون ہمیشہ سائلنٹ پر ہوتے ہیں، نہ وہ کسی کے کال کا انتظار کرتے ہیں، نہ میسج کا یہ وہی لوگ ہیں جو ہر روز بغیر کسی سے بات کیے فیس بک کھولتے ہیں۔ وہ اپنے جذبات میں انتخابی ہوتے ہیں، کتابوں، سمندر، صحرا، سردیوں اور سکو

The Irony of Selective Democracy in Bangladesh

When the democratic parties in Bangladesh were banned, some liberals and nationalists celebrated. What did this mean? It showed that democracy was treated like a tool to be used only when convenient. When you face problems, you talk about democracy and constitutional rights, but if others are in trouble, you forget about democracy. When you face challenges, you start complaining. Today, when Indian agents in Bangladesh were strongly opposed, many liberals cried on social media, predicting the end of Bangladesh. Bangladesh will continue to exist, but its troubles began when liberal extremists punished opposition parties, executed their leaders, and jailed political activists. You ignored it then, but now you are aware. How ironic. جب بنگلہ دیش کی جمہوری پارٹیوں پر پابندی لگی تو یہاں اور وہاں کے لبرل و قام پرست خوشیوں کے شادیانے بجانے لگے...  اسکا مطلب کیا تھا ؟....  کہ آپ جمہوریت کو گھر کی لونڈی سمجھتے ہو..... تم بند گلی میں پھنس جاؤ تو جمہوریت اور آئینی حقوق یاد آجاتے ہیں.. کوئی اور پھ

The Burden of Taxes on Pakistan’s Salaried Class: A Call for Reform

 Surviving in Pakistan has become increasingly challenging for the salaried class. The government imposes taxes on nearly everything without providing essential services like security, cleanliness, healthcare, and education. People are grappling with life's uncertainties and the burden of purchasing necessities such as gas cylinders, solar power for electricity, clean drinking water, and healthcare, all while paying taxes on these items. Here are just a few of the many taxes we face: Income tax Food tax Property tax Vehicle tax Road tax Medicine tax General goods tax FBR tax Burial tax Electricity tax, including additional charges like monthly fuel adjustment tax and Uniform tax (despite no visible uniforms) Gas tax Water tax Mobile tax Electronics tax Mobile balance and package tax What’s next? A tax on breathing? 🤣 Are there other taxes being imposed that I haven’t mentioned? #TaxReform #Pakistan #EconomicChallenges #PublicServices #Healthcare #Education #CleanWater #Electricity

Ismail Hania and the Hypocrisy of communist in Pakistan

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 No nationalist acknowledged the funeral of Ismail Hania or expressed regret on social media. This suggests that if you don't belong to certain communal groups, you're not considered #Pakhtun or even human. Communists, who often describe themselves as comrades, typically honor only their own group’s martyrs. They show little concern for other oppressed people around the world. For the first time, Qamparast performed a funeral prayer for #Gila_Man in absentia; in fact, some prayed with his picture in front of them—a practice condemned by Islamic scholars. However, the Qamparast found this criticism unacceptable, despite it being a Sharia issue. It is important to note that the humanistic rhetoric of Qamparast comrades is deceptive. For instance, Rehan_Zeib_Khan, who was also a Pakhtun, did not receive any support from them. They will honor Che Guevara, the Cuban communist, as a martyr, yet they refuse to recognize a non-nationalist Pakhtun as a martyr in his own country. This hy

The Real Danger of Misguided Nationalism

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Every country has its own culture, language, and values. Teaching these to children is important to many people. However, recently, some individuals have been using nationalism to push their own agendas. In Pakistan, there are efforts to promote ideologies like communism, liberalism, and sometimes atheism, which can be perceived as harmful to the essence of Islam. In certain areas, some nationalists advocate for education in the mother tongue, such as Pashto, and for adherence to their version of Pashto culture. They use nationalism to push ideas like secularism and communism. Similar patterns are seen with Baloch nationalists. What is a True Nationalist? So, who is a true nationalist? A true nationalist should care about their fellow countrymen. Unfortunately, some of our nationalists view Russians as friends while considering fellow Pashtuns with differing opinions as enemies. This kind of nationalism is very harmful. Understanding "Comrade" For those unfamiliar with the te

Unity Beyond Nationalism: Advocating for Provincial Rights in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

In today's politically charged climate, it's essential to focus on the core issues that affect our communities. One such issue is the fair distribution of resources and rights within our provinces. In the context of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), this means rising above divisive ideologies and uniting for the collective good. The Mosaic of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is not a monolithic region; it is a vibrant mosaic of diverse cultures and languages. This diversity is one of its greatest strengths, but it also presents unique challenges. Peshawar and Kohat : These areas are home to Hindko speakers, who have their distinct linguistic and cultural identity. Chitral : Here, Chitrali is spoken, and many residents do not know Pashto. Kandiya and Battagram : The Kohistani people in these areas speak a variant of Pashto that is unique to their region. Mansehra and Abbottabad : These districts are inhabited by Awans and other ethnic groups who primarily do not speak Pashto. Gujjar

Qoom Parasti 🧕🏻 👮🏻‍♀️ 👮🏻 👮🏻‍♂️ 👷🏻‍♀️

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 Net-Hydel profit is a constitutional right of the people of KP, denied by the Federal Government, amounting to Billions. Only once in history has KP negotiated successfully during MMA government and increased the annual hydal profit to 27 billion per year. Though the Central government headed by Musharraf didn’t allow disbursement of the said amount to KP govt during MMA government the same was disbursed to ANP led government in KP in her 2nd year of govt. ANP got some 110 billion which paved a good way for her mass corruption in mega projects including the public sector universities in the province, where they hired most of the staff from ANP without any merit.  It is worth-noting that the person who plead the case of the people of KP was Prof. Khurshid Ahmad, a non-pashtun and Muhajir from Karachi.  ANP ruled the province for a whole tenure and it was one of the very rare times that a provincial govt in KP was ally with the central government. Yet she couldn’t negotiate or bring ano