Murtaza Ali Jafri

Benefiting from Capitalism

Benefiting from Capitalism

Photo courtesy: Creative Commons Everyone has their own theory on how to improve Pakistan. The typical answers are a... Published 01 Feb, 2011 01:32pm
Unrelenting optimism

Unrelenting optimism

I am proud to announce that I have solved all of our nation’s problems. We do not need to end corruption, inflation,... Published 05 Nov, 2010 12:15pm
In search of a new sport

In search of a new sport

Due to a lack of anything mildly related to cricket in our near future (our tour in England was considered a 'Home... Published 15 Sep, 2010 11:58am
To protect and serve

To protect and serve

Every Pakistani who has ever felt wronged by our esteemed law-enforcement agency will have a visceral reaction to... Published 06 Aug, 2010 03:04pm
Who cares about your degree?

Who cares about your degree?

Academia is boring, studying is tedious and degrees are useless. Kids go to school or college to socialise and hang... Published 20 Jul, 2010 02:40pm
Letter to Britain

Letter to Britain

Dear Britain, Has anyone told you how amazing you guys are? Well let me clarify – we love you. You guys are... Published 01 Jul, 2010 12:46pm
The politics of pillion riding

The politics of pillion riding

I am extraordinarily glad that the government is so concerned about its own safety. After all, running Pakistan is ... Published 19 May, 2010 04:15pm
Calling on Super Sahib

Calling on Super Sahib

I will always love Superman: he fights for peace, justice, and the American (err… Pakistani?) way. I think he... Published 04 May, 2010 04:40pm
Man-made movement

Man-made movement

Pakistanis need a new kind of political force to sweep the nation, and no, not another sycophantic NGO or dissident... Published 14 Apr, 2010 06:20pm
The way men see it

The way men see it

It is a well acknowledged fact that men and women think differently. What those differences are, however, remain... Published 18 Mar, 2010 05:54pm
Politics or parenting?

Politics or parenting?

Last month, the Punjab Assembly resolved to ban all late-night call packages offered by mobile telecommunications... Published 10 Mar, 2010 05:44pm
It’s hard being a man

It’s hard being a man

I'm often informed what tragically difficult lives women lead, from being genetically forced to bear children to... Published 24 Feb, 2010 01:32pm
The men and the myths

The men and the myths

I hate to break to all the women out there, but men are not stupid, boorish, or simply clueless (well, at least 90... Published 17 Feb, 2010 03:13pm