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Albert Arooj Bhatti

Albert Arooj Bhatti

Reap what you sow

No matter what kind of drugs one uses, it harms the most and if it is an addiction of power, then sometimes a person crosses all boundaries. The same thing has happened with former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Imran Khan,

PM Imran and no-trust move

Experts say time is not on someone’s side, it keeps changing. The principle of life is that nothing remains same, there are ups and downs with time and man has to adapt himself with time. And those who remain closed

Muskaan and minorities of Pakistan

There are some events in life that are imprinted on the minds and by remembering these events at some point in life, one sometimes learns a lesson. A similar incident took place in India a few days ago when a

Unique colours of my Kaptaan

Anything is possible in Pakistan’s politics. We have seen longtime opponents being grateful to each other and their allies being unfaithful and becoming foes. Interestingly, in our country, it has been called the beauty of democracy. It is true that

Losing the throne

After the no-confidence motion against my beloved PM in the National Assembly, there is a lot of political excitement in Pakistan these days. Everywhere you look, everyone seems to be claiming to remove my captain Imran Khan from the chair.

Audacity to dissent

The world is now heading towards World War III and we are embroiled in the issue of freedom of speech and expression. A sword is dangling among the public as the government has promulgated a presidential ordinance for the draconian

Sindh police start demanding extortion for return of stolen vehicles

Hyderabad: Sindh Police has come up with a new way to earn money as they have started demanding extortion for returning stolen vehicles. In one such incident, a Qasimabad citizen was asked to pay Rs500,000 extortion for the return of

Problems of Christians

It is unfortunate that Christians are considered third-rated citizens in Pakistan. After Islam and Hinduism, Christianity is the third largest religion in the country. As a journalist, I have often faced criticism for writing about the atrocities committed against Christians.

Christian phobia in Pakistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan is continuously raising his voice against Islamophobia at every forum of the world since he came to power. The premier’s determination is now bearing fruit as influential countries of the world seem ready to take steps

My honest captain

Imran Khan has the honour of being the first certified honest and trustworthy Prime Minister in the history of Pakistan. Many parties brought in their prime minister but PTI chief Imran Khan is the only Prime Minister who has been

Traffic accidents

The mother’s eyes were filled with tears and her father’s heart was torn. The tragic death of a 17-year-old young son was a great tragedy for both of these personalities. The decapitated body of 17-year-old Zain shocked the audience and

Santa Claus: Fictional or real character?

About 70 years old, strong body, red and white color, thick black eyes, pleasant personality, attractive face, clean expression, white hair and long beard, well-groomed dressed in red with the bag full of gifts, you must have known that who

Hang the culprits

Once a farmer hung a dead crow hanging outside the field, when someone asked the reason, the farmer said, “One has to be hung to scare the others.” The tragic death of a Sri Lankan national in Sialkot has sent

Shoey celebration

There is a famous example that Pakistanis go to Europe to drink alcohol, go to nightclubs and do everything in imitation of White people, but they always ask for Halal food. After Australia won the T20 World Cup, the Pakistani

Don’t worry it’s just a meme!

Nowadays, in the age of social media, the news of any small incident anywhere in the world reaches the whole world in the blink of an eye. These days, the T20 World Cup 2021 is underway in the United Arab

Fate of India

Pardon me, but it would not be unfair to say that the Pakistani nation, including myself, has a lot of ideal time on our hands. We need to accept this bitter reality. We just won a cricket match from our

Stopping forced conversions

“Let there be no compulsion in religion, for the truth stands out clearly from falsehood.” – Surah Al-Baqarah (2: 256). The verse from the Holy Quran states that there is no compulsion in Islam, yet forced conversion is a very

Vaccine trial and nation’s stake

The corona epidemic in Pakistan seems to be spiraling out of control once again and the government has sped up the process of vaccinations to protect its civilians from the coronavirus and the vaccine, are being imported from abroad on

This is my country

These days, the political temperature in Pakistan is once again rising and and politicians are seen warming the blood of voters with tall claims and promises. There is a strange tradition in Pakistan that political parties asks for votes by

A small difference

While social media has created several benefits for society and transformed our lives, it has given rise to many problems. Today a family is present at the dining table together but their attention is transfixed at their mobile phone screens.

Yes, I’m a rebel

When we were growing up in the ’80s, we neither had mobile phones nor cable TV and there was certainly no concept of social media in those days. When we returned home from school, we would either watch cricket or

Karachi’s real issue

Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed once again chided the Pakistan People’s Party-led Sindh government as the Supreme Court took up hearings pertaining to encroachments and other cases at the SC’s Karachi Registry. The apex court ordered to demolish the

A bitter truth

Pakistan is currently witnessing political turmoil, along with the rising number of COVID-19 infections. After recovering from the coronavirus, mood of our beloved captain, Imran Khan, also changed and paved the way for a ‘so-called’ revolution. He first runs out

Minorities and Men of Faith

Today is the first day of the New Year. We hope the advent of a new year brings joy and happiness for people in Pakistan and around the world. We also seek guidance from God to remains steadfast and forgive

Accomplices, not partners

There has been a steady rise in the number of sexual assault and rape cases in the country. Whether it’s Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi or any remote area in the country, deranged human beings have unleashed their worst desires. Incidents of

Legal ways and illegal deeds

A famous saying goes that only those nations understand the true value of freedom who have never had freedom. It would be not incorrect to say that the Pakistani nation has taken full advantage of their freedom and independence. People

A deteriorating situation

Once again Karachiites witnessed a strong spell of monsoon rains. The rainwater flooded streets and even major thoroughfares in the port city. It has now become the norm. The people of Karachi witness casualties, prolonged power breakdowns, overflowing drains, and

Cemeteries don’t develop

Today, 73 years after its independence, Pakistan is still plagued by innumerable problems. Despite our independence from British imperialism, we are still in chains of slavery. Pakistan is ruled by a certain gang, whether there is a civil or military

Karachi’s troubles and powerless mayor

Two days of heavy rain have brought relief to the heat-stricken citizens of the metropolis however, on the other side overflowing gutters and accumulation of water on the streets turned the rain mercy into trouble. This year in Karachi, almost

Should we worry now?

Pakistan has been fighting for its survival since its independence. Problems are still mounting instead of ending. Pakistanis elected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf for the federal government after disappointing from PML-N and PPP. However, the ruling rulers are pushing the people into