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Mariam Khan

Mariam Khan, a Mass Communication graduate from University of the Punjab, is a freelance writer who writes for various newspapers and magazines. She is also an interior designer.

Politics…Not your cup of tea Mr. Khan!

I was casually watching a television program, during break Amir Khan appeared on T.V. talking about “end of corruption in India”, actually motivating people of India against corruption.  Read More →

Shahzad Roy’s Chal Parha: I am not totally convinced!

Initially, the recent education campaign by Shahzad Roy under the title “chal parha” seems to be very impressive. And he successfully managed to bring forth from the platform of chal parha, one of the deep rooted mal-practice of torturing of students by teachers. And consequently Chief Minister Punjab... 

Why I left PTI……..Now Justified!

Almost two years back, I took a conscious decision of leaving PTI. (Though I was not an official member) but was a supporter only. Rather a die-hard supporter of PTI. And like many others, I too desperately wanted a “change”. So at that time (called it my immaturity) Imran’s rhetoric appealed... 

Why Bilwal (Bhutto) Zardari is Angry!

On 27th of December 2012, nation marked fifth death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto. Where chairman PPP, 24 years old Bilwal (Bhutto) Zardari addresses the people who were gathered at Garhi Khuda Baksh, to show solidarity with their slain leader.  Read More →

Gora Rang…Gori Larki…Fair & Lovely

The demand for “gora rang” (fair complexion) for would be daughter in- law is one of the major problems faced by many girls as far as their marriage is concerned. A girl is rejected on the basis of her color, whether she is a qualified professional, well mannered, well groomed, and attractive or... 

Say No to Dowry!… Loud& Clear

We will not take dowry for our son, but whether we like it or not, or how against we are of it, we have to give dowry to our daughter. What kind of contradiction is this? All these years I have witnessed, that you are not a gender biased mother. Then why such kind of discrimination between me and bhai... 

I am single and HAPPY too

I am single and I am happy too but the people around me (a part from my family) are not happy with my single status. What to do? Are they seriously concerned about my happiness or they consider it their right to comment on “why I am still single?” Moreover, to show sympathy that I am not married... 

When Insults had class!

There was a time when insults had class. People disagree with each other, but in a respectful manner. They insult each other but in a decent and profound way. They value the differences of their opponents. And that was a key to their success.  Read More →

Social Media Harassment!

With every passing day, social media harassment by PTI’s supporters (proud social media abusers) is increasing. And I am afraid if Mr. Khan come into power, then a new “blasphemy law” will be introduce and according to that law, if someone utter anything against Mr. Khan, he/she will be hang or... 

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