Stories by Akhtar Abbas

Akhtar Abbas is an engineer by profession who, quite like Sarah O'Connor, is fed up with machines. Born in an analogue world, he quietly converted into the digital realm without changing his habits. Human behavior is his favorite area of study.

He tweets @Akhtar5512

Why Donald Trump is the Y2K problem of US politics

The Republicans Party is trying to stop Trump in the tracks. Updated 03 May, 2016 07:54pm

West Indies v England: There’s only one team Pakistanis will be cheering for

Sometimes the West Indians feel like our brothers from other mothers. Their victory would almost be as sweet. Updated 02 Apr, 2016 11:06pm

Lahore attack — Where do the real fault lines lie?

The only way blasts like these can come to an end is by dismantling the terrorist network of sympathisers. Published 28 Mar, 2016 04:07pm

Thank you PSL for bringing back the game I once loved

Sir Vivian jumping on the ground is the best metaphor for how all of us in Pakistan feel about cricket. Updated 07 Feb, 2017 02:01pm

A song for Lahore

I agree that old cities die and are replaced by new ones but do we stab at anyone's chest to ease their suffering? Published 16 Jan, 2016 02:36pm

From Bhutto to Zia to Musharraf, 'no apologies' should be our national motto

The attitude that those in power have always adopted has been deeply damaging. Updated 02 Jan, 2016 03:08pm

Is it possible to spot the lone wolf terrorist before they attack?

A glimpse into the personality type that is vulnerable to the process of radicalisation. Updated 21 Dec, 2015 12:36pm

Ishtiaq Ahmed — Tracing Pakistan's fundamentalist transition

His books shaped a mindset which believes every natural calamity to be an act of Satan; every divorce a Jewish plot. Updated 01 Dec, 2015 12:15pm

Post-marriage pressure: ‘When will you have a baby?’

We received intimate advice from aunties we had never met, old women in the neighbourhood and even bystanders. Published 16 Oct, 2015 03:46pm

Is Modi the Kanye West of Indian politics?

Who cares about political dialogue when you can influence the ‘masses’ with just a picture. Published 01 Oct, 2015 01:11pm