Stories by Ali Aftab Saeed
The writer is a member of the band Beygairat Brigade.
How does one deal with the absurdities that often characterised the past year? Perhaps by laughing at them.
Updated 21 Nov, 2020 08:26pm
If a martial law comes, you may never see democracy again.
Updated 08 Aug, 2014 06:14pm
I hear more bad news is in the offing in two months but lets not dabble in uncertain matters.
Published 16 May, 2013 12:39pm
Nawaz is respecting the mandate of parties in other provinces, which is absolutely necessary because he is forming a government in the center only because of the Punjabi vote.
Published 15 May, 2013 01:44pm
Zardari did what was necessary; instead of letting the idealist Bilawal take charge, he kept him away from the filthy business that politics has been in the Islamic Republic.
Published 03 Apr, 2013 01:58pm
Compared to Tahirul Qadri’s unexpected homecoming, Musharraf’s arrival is trivial but it’s after effects may not be so.
Published 20 Mar, 2013 05:11pm
Next time you notice a frozen man amongst a bevy of dancers, be so kind as to bear him for the sake of the producer.
Published 13 Mar, 2013 11:48am
Khan’s choice to conduct internal party elections is not just a good decision, it has absolved him of two great responsibilities.
Published 06 Mar, 2013 11:56am
It seems the Taliban can never feel close to Imran Khan because of his un-article 62, 63-esque past, writes Ali Aftab Saeed.
Published 06 Feb, 2013 08:12am
If reading the script is not the criterion of getting plays sponsored, then what is, asks Ali Aftaab Saeed.
Published 16 Jan, 2013 09:20am
Shiraz Upal had two options and I believe he chose the right one. He shaved his beard, unfolded his jeans over his bare ankles, and hit the stage.
Published 02 Jan, 2013 02:40pm
From his very meaningful petition-filing record, it can be easily deduced that this common citizen is a Punjabi himself.
Published 07 Nov, 2012 11:12am
Outside this designated area for protestors, flags and tires can be sold in black every time the West breaches our sovereignty.
Published 24 Oct, 2012 03:17pm
Whenever something happens where all the provinces are on the same page and the courts too remain firm in backing them, it is time for conspiracy theories.
Published 26 Sep, 2012 08:17am
The initials of Dr Qadeer Khan’s political party, Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz Pakistan assure the good intentions of its founding members.
Published 29 Aug, 2012 08:19am
All nations have had their heroes and saviours; we Pakistanis can boast that we have had more than our fair share.
Published 08 Aug, 2012 04:26pm
You should give your girlfriend the truth when in need of some personal time. If she asks you how she looks, say, “Bad” and enjoy the awkward silence.
Published 01 Aug, 2012 02:57pm
“Astrologers ruled our media industry. Then, like a breath of fresh air, came experts who told us which stones to wear for what desired end.”
Published 25 Jul, 2012 05:25pm
