Adil Najam I did not know that December 9 was the “International Anti-Corruption Day.” Nor that it would be observed in Pakistan along with Eid. I learnt this and saw this picture at Islamabad Metroblog, and didn’t really know how to react to it. Yes, saying “No” will help. But maybe it will take a […]
Adil Najam Some people seem to find this video funny. I find it sad and slightly sickening. The video shows a bunch of men from a neighborhood mohalla ogling at and sometimes provoking a frightened cow. In the process, the poor animal lashes out and kicks violently at various people who try to ‘control’ it. […]
Adil Najam Karachi used to be called “the city that never sleeps.” It may as well now be called “the city that forever bleeds.” Karachi is bleeding again. More than a dozen dead. 80 injured. The Sindh Home Minister says “shoot to kill.” And everyone expects more blood to spill on the streets of Karachi. […]
