Language is a core component of identity, the shaping of thoughts and their formation. It characterizes us and evolves with us; the complex human mind is able to switch between languages fluidly with increased mastery. Language is the first and lasting encounter with culture- we think in specific languages and most often, it is usually…
by Rahil Khan While the scope of the destruction caused by the floods in Pakistan is heart-wrenching, the relief efforts are even more frustrating. The way the worst crisis in Pakistan was handled by the government, especially by our President Zardari, you would know that they are simply not competent to deal with the scale…
Amelia’s story | Samina’s story | Hana’s story | Sumaya’s story | Alia’s story When I was a child, my family and I would visit Karachi, Pakistan every other year during November or December and spend a month there (I guess it wasn’t such a big deal if an elementary school kid started winter vacation…
The grave news from Pakistan emerged last week with the devastating flooding. The death toll has now reached over 1,500. There are shortages of food, water, clothing, shelter, and supplies and, yet, the water continues to rise in the region. In Punjab, 15,000 homes have already been destroyed, leaving what is to be called “a…