Victimization of Pakistani Ahmadis- is it Genocide?
Did you read this report in Pakistani newspapers last week?
“Months after being shunned on religious differences, a local Ahmadi leader and his family were attacked by an unruly mob in a Punjab village – while the police looked on.”
Are Pakistani Ahmadis victims of genocide? Let’s have a look!
I Love Shia, I Live Hazara
I Love Shia, I Live Hazara – please share and make this your profile if you stand with me in protesting the mass murder of Shia Muslims and Hazaras in Pakistan. Protesters in Quetta have staged a sit-in since Friday evening, and demonstrations are being held in solidarity [...]
Men’s Wearhouse Public Relations Failure
Did Men’s Weahouse miss an opportunity to convert a social media interaction into positive engagement? Just in case you missed the big news: Metallica guitarist Dave Mustaine recently berated Men’s Wearhouse over a gift certificate. Yes, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine was shopping at Men’s wearhouse. Not only Mustaine wanted to suit-up (maybe looking for job?) he [...]
Changing Cultural Landscape of New York City
Completely exhausted and enervated three quarters into a 90-minute hot yoga workout, the voice of Kathryn Leary — an instructor at a Bikram Yoga facility in New York City reciting the great Sufi poet Rumi — invigorates and refreshes me. As the entire class lies on the floor focused on their breathing, Kathryn quotes from [...]
Froth and Bubble of Memogate: Pasha Fizzles Out
In Pakistan privilege doesn’t necessarily come from the ownership of capital, industry, and large holdings of cultivatable land but through control of the state apparatus. It is, therefore, not suprising that Pakistan’s leading newspaper Dawn refers to Army Chief Kayani as the most powerful man in the country. In a story headlined “Kayani Calls for talks [...]
Let’s Learn Bengali Quickly
I know China holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many Pakistanis. Mention of Mao’s land evokes feeling of sanguineness- elation and trust. On the contrast Bangladesh – well I will leave it up to your imagination. But I believe it is in Pakistan’s interest to change that attitude immediately. Pakistani entrepreneurs, [...]
Ibrahim Sajid Malick is a Pakistani-American writer, technologist, and social entrepreneur. He has been writing on Pakistani society and politics since 1986. He has held several media, communications, and technology positions for organizations large and small. Mr. Malick graduated from New School for Social Research with a master’s degree in anthropology. He holds several technology and management certifications. He works for a leading technology firm and blogs at www.ibrahimsajidmalick.com