For one whole week, 14-year-old Ahmed bathed in colossal amounts of publicity for being arrested for putting together a digital clock and bringing it to school. He was interrogated, taken to a juvenile centre and had mugshots taken of him. Social media went ballistic and painted this incident as islamophobic and racist. After seeing both opposing … More My Verdict on Ahmed’s Case
Her Mom called She rejected the call Because the social gathering Was more important than blood relations Her Mom spoke She turned the other way Because talking to parents Was too lame Her Mom cooked She went out and ate with her friends Because food made by her Mom’s hands Was not up to her standards … More Writing 101 Day 3: ‘Regret’
I moved to a small town in Tasmania, Australia 9 months ago after living in the humongous capital city of Saudia Arabia. It was a huge cultural and geographical shock for me. Needless to say, I was deppressed, agitated, homesick and furious at my parents. I missed my cousins, my best friends, the food and … More Writing 101 Day 2: Lists
I’ve always been a shy person and as they say, “A person who speaks less, always has a lot on their mind.” I have had a penchant for writing since I was little. The first time I wrote an essay in the second grade, It got published in the school magazine and my teacher was highly … More Writing 101: Why I Write?
Tell me something and be completely honest. Have you ever felt ashamed of your country and were struck with this sudden urge of leaving it? Have you not dreamed about possessing the prestigious ‘blue’ passport? We’ve all heard about the reputable ‘American Dream’ and the millions of people who flocked to the US to fulfill … More The Pakistani Dream
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