The Cruel Era Of General Zia-ul-Haq

Under the government of General Zia-ul-Haq from 1977 to 1988, there was significant political and military repression in Pakistan. Among the complaints against the Muhammad Zia ul-Haq administration were its repression of press and journalists, repression of rape victims imprisoned for zina (extra-marital sex) under its Hudood Ordinances, and its repression of protestors. Protestors were repressed particularly violently after the execution of Pakistan’s first democratically elected Prime… Read More »

Written by Ashfaq Ahmad:Zara is my Eldest Daughter

Ashfaq Ahmed Khan (Urdu: اشفاق احمد خان; 22 August 1925 – 7 September 2004) was a writer, playwright and broadcaster from Pakistan.His works in Urdu included novels, short stories and plays for television and radio of Pakistan. He received the President’s Pride of Performance and Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) awards for his everlasting services in the field of broadcasting and literary heritage of Pakistan. Ahmed was… Read More »

THE SCARIEST HAUNTED HOUSES

HALLOWEEN IN THE USA  Throughout the USA, Halloween is the second-largest commercial holiday following Christmas. In fact, in the lead up to the 31st, a figure north of 10 billion dollars is spent every year on candy, costumes, and attraction activities in the United States alone. In Canada, some $1 Billion is spent and celebrated in a similar fashion to their… Read More »

The importance of Culture

Why is culture important and what is it? Culture is a composite of several factors. A community shares a main culture, and there can be sub-cultures within the main culture. The main culture is what makes a group of diverse sub-cultures cohesive. It can be compared to religions that believe in God, but have different doctrines and beliefs… Read More »