Faraz Talat

MarchThe most profound piece I can write about the Aurat March from a male perspective, would be a blank page that invites quiet introspection instead of compulsive opinionating. But a

The brain drain makes the escape from poverty impossibleIt's okay if you're not feeling positive. I'm not either.When I was younger, I was obsessed with astrophysics and the possibility of

We need to confront the inevitableWe will all die eventually, and we need to talk about that.If you've ever been to a therapist, they'll tell you that the best way to manage anxiety is to

Knowing what not to say, is as important as saying somethingDestigmatizing depression or suicide can seem like a Herculean task. But it all starts with unlearning one neoliberal lie: "Preventi

Being vegetarian in Pakistan can be an utterly alientating experienceI'll start with an anecdote that should seem unusual, but isn't. It's happened several times.Going through the 'Salads'

There is desperation under the wisdom The war for a liveable climate is the most important war we’ll ever fight. And our flag-bearer is a 16-year old autistic girl with braided hair.

Exercise is good for you Sometimes, exercise has nothing to with getting thinner.This is a point I often struggle to explain to people who observe, with an odd sense of impatience, that s

Tabdeeli has happened before Mohammad Ali Jinnah was a civilian democratic ‘politician’ too.This needs to be stated outright before any reflexive condemnation of a siasatdaan

Keeping out the ‘sunk-cost fallacy’ There's a term in economics for continued investment in a failed project, justified only by heavy investments in the past. The 'sunk-cost fallacy' refe

The just-world hypothesis helps the rich sleep easyWe all deserve good health, irrespective of the personal choices we make.We're inclined to believe that whatever misfortune we manage to

What about other historical buildings? I was no more than 15 years old when I first visited Paris, and I heard no music in the streets. My family and I stayed at an uncomfortable but chea

Sher Dil does women no serviceNobody asked for Sher Dil. This is a film that was dreamed up not by artists, but politically savvy studio executives who reasoned that this is a good time for su