Kajal Manshad

In Pakistan, unpaid student internships have become the norm – particularly in competitive fields such as media, marketing, technology and finance. Recent graduates are frequently told that these internships are the "golden ticket" to securing a proper job. But let's be honest: many of these so-called opportunities are simply unpaid labour in disguise.

THE public display of a sign bearing the message “Stop Eating” during an international cricket match was deeply insensitive and disgraceful. Our media platforms, encompassing broadcast, digital and print media, propagate derogatory terms such as ‘aloo’, ‘mota’, ‘gainda’ and baby elephant targeting cricketer Azam Khan. This weight of words lies not only in their literal meaning but also in the emotions, intentions and impact behind them.

The disturbing case of a dog being thrown from a balcony in Karachi’s Liaquatabad area has captured the attention of social media, triggering widespread outrage and concern and calls for more stringent legislation and tougher punishments for those who abuse animals. This dark side of Pakistan is not limited to this viral recorded incident but goes beyond isolated cases. Pakistan is grappling with a pressing problem of animal cruelty at all levels of our society.