Monthly Archives: February 2011

Will Pakistan follow Egypt?

2 Comments | Posted on February 23, 2011 by Raza Jaffri

THE question above is agitating many minds today. If we believe in the domino effect, other states should follow suit. Egypt came after Tunisia and now there are rumblings in other parts of the Arab world. I tried to look … Continue reading →

2 Comments | Posted in Culture and the Arts, Language, Politics |

Our leaders of tomorrow

7 Comments | Posted on February 16, 2011 by Raza Jaffri

Why can’t we have a training school for politicians to teach them the basic art of politics? Even if one was there, the emphasis would have to be on practical politics that can’t be taught in the classroom. There is … Continue reading →

7 Comments | Posted in Children and Youth, Politics |

Pakistan’s Media: Finally Free But How Responsible?

Leave a comment | Posted on February 11, 2011 by Raza Jaffri

How is Pakistan’s media treating the Raymond Davis’ case? Click here to read the article.

Leave a comment | Posted in Media |

Dialogue and Compassion

Leave a comment | Posted on February 9, 2011 by Raza Jaffri

The Karachi Literature Festival has emerged as a cultural landmark of the city. It attracted bigger crowds this year and was an impressive intellectual event. But if it is grow, it must be more inclusive and its venue should be … Continue reading →

Leave a comment | Posted in Social Issues |

What Children Learn

Leave a comment | Posted on February 2, 2011 by Raza Jaffri

An independent survey by an NGO has found that schoolchildren in Pakistan are not learning what they are expected to know. There are many issues that need to be addressed, one major one being pedagogy. Click here to read the … Continue reading →

Leave a comment | Posted in Children and Youth, Education |