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Mario Balotelli’s “Why Always Me?” ethos applied to Pakistan’s society Manchester City’s prodigal adopted son, Mario Balotelli, had nothing to do with Pakistan whatsoever that is until his side’s recent match against their bitter neighbourhood rivals, Manchester United. However, after scoring his side’s first goal, the flamboyant Italian lifted up his Manchester City jersey to […]
Pakistan versus India, the government and the people No matter what people tell you otherwise, there always have been tensions between the Pakistan government and their Indian counterparts, there is no denying that. However, one thing that needs to be acknowledged is that while the governments of the two nations may be at each other’s […]
Downtown, Islamabad’s version of Diagon Alley Every city has a few spots, which although may not be in the spotlight for the world to see, the local residents know about and visit often. One of those places is Downtown. One can liken it Diagon Alley, the hidden market in the Harry Potter series, because although […]
If only the people of Pakistan were as punctual and disciplined as load-shedding There are many things the people of Pakistan are known for but punctuality, orderliness and discipline are a few things that we are not known for. It is for this reason, perhaps, that one element of load-shedding has the nation both frustrated […]
The end of load-shedding in Islamabad, too good to be true When it was announced earlier in the month that there would be no more load-shedding in Islamabad, there was a general sense of relief and a wave of peace sweeping over almost every citizen of the city. At the same time however, everyone was […]
The F6 Multipurpose Sports Complex and its demise When it first opened to the facilitate the sporting needs of the people of Islamabad, some three-and-a-half years ago, the Multipurpose Sports Complex in the F6 Markaz became the Mecca for football, basketball and tennis lovers living in the capital. The tennis courts were superb, the basketball […]
CDA continues to ignore the deteriorating condition of the multipurpose sports complex in F6 Pakistan is known as having one of the most corrupt governments in the world, yet when it launches certain projects, like the development of the multipurpose sports complex in F6, one cannot help but appreciate the effort and think maybe, just […]
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani’s unintentional words of wisdom In a day and age where the divide between the government and its people is wider than many feel comfortable with almost everything a politician or leader says is instantly revered by his supporters and just as quickly retorted by those who oppose him. Yet, once […]
