Stories by Shehzad Ghias

How PTI failed women

The idea that women be barred from the democratic process to protect them reeks of patriarchal power structures.

Updated 13 May, 2016 04:51pm

English: Our ultimate judging criteria

The British took away our land, our pride, even our spices. But we are resilient, we took something from them as well.

Updated 07 Jan, 2015 07:29pm

'Always show good news first – if possible at bed time also'

NA body guidelines for media range from mundane to outright hilarious.

Updated 01 Jan, 2015 01:45pm

Do away with the liberals!

These liberals have changed the soothing TV shows of yore. I bet none of them even knows how to drive a tractor.

Updated 26 Dec, 2014 07:23pm

#PeshawarAttack: 10 ways we should not have reacted

Every time I log into any social media platform, I am shocked by what I read.

Updated 23 Dec, 2014 05:49pm

Of lions and sheep: The problem with PML-N’s narrative

The only reason Imran has been able to maintain the momentum is because the government keeps adding fuel to the fire.

Updated 16 Dec, 2014 08:20pm

If Harry Potter had taken place in Pakistan

Shops would be burnt at Hogsmeade and slogans of 'Zinda hai Dumbledore' would become famous.

Updated 10 Apr, 2015 11:12am

Could you name this place after me, please?

In Pakistan, not having a physical spot or building to your name is like not having any identity at all.

Updated 03 Dec, 2014 11:32pm

November 30: The Revolution will be televised

This Sunday's Revolution is the day for the final battle, when Liu Kang meets Shao Khan for the final Mortal Kombat.

Updated 26 Nov, 2014 05:22pm

Get your Raj: How to write the perfect Bollywood movie in 10 easy steps

'Godfather' starring Tushar Kapoor would flop but the story of 'Humpty Dumpty' starring Shahrukh Khan would not.

Updated 21 Nov, 2014 08:50pm

Dil bola Ebola

How will we even know if we have contracted Ebola? Vomiting and diarrhoea are simply signs of dinner at Burns Road.

Updated 12 Nov, 2014 06:17pm

Stop this gender discrimination…against men!

Feminism has been imported into Pakistan as western propaganda; it is an attack on our society, just like Harry Potter.

Published 04 Nov, 2014 06:05pm

Agha Siraj Durrani — the pre-eminent philosopher of our times

Stop hating on Agha sahab, guys! Learn to respect people who propose genuine solutions to Pakistan's problems.

Published 29 Oct, 2014 07:09pm

Being Pakistani in New York: Outside 'Shitzad', it ain't all bad

However, sitting at a Gourmet restaurant in Queens with a plate of biryani, I felt cheated out of my American dream.

Updated 23 Oct, 2014 06:33pm

Why go to war with India?

Doesn't everyone see how equal we are? Modi met Obama and we had Osama; we are literally just one letter away from them.

Published 18 Oct, 2014 06:32pm

We, the VIPs, have troubles too

Do you even know how much a CNG kit in a Ferrari costs? Do you??!!

Updated 13 Oct, 2014 07:33pm

Pakistan in Homeland: Finally, an accurate portrayal!

Carrie Mathison has been trained in the most advanced intelligence techniques, but can she make the perfect roti?

Updated 08 Oct, 2014 08:28pm