Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The Beggar Mafia in Pakistan – An Unexplored Truth
Those 15 seconds, when you’re anxiously waiting for the red signal that is just about to turn green- a small child comes up to your car sticking his face in the window as hard as he can to make himself seen, or holding consumer goods, like tissue packets, biscuits, combs etc. asks you to buy…
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Kaya Bey: Last Resort for Electricity Generation in Pakistan?
The national grid of Pakistan is one of the poorest managed in the world, and is unable to provide electricity for major cities, halting industrialization and daily lives. Our government has been constantly criticized on power strategies. Now, a last resort has been employed in an attempt to save some blemishes from the face of…
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Aasia Bibi and the Blasphemy Law
The recent ill treatment of Aasia Bibi has once again sparked controversies about whether the laws regarding blasphemy in the constitution of Pakistan are appropriate or worthy of application at all. The case was brought about by a dispute regarding the use of a water bowl, during which other women Aasia Bibi argued against accused…
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Restoration of Pride in Cricket
For the events of the 1992 World Cup, and the 2009 T-20 World Cup, many Pakistanis show enthusiasm towards the Pakistan Cricket team. The women’s cricket has now added to the pride and glory we hold as one of the best cricketing nations in the world. The recent string of excellent performances which led the…
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Pakistanis Face Problems at Hajj
Hajj marks for many Muslims, the peak of spiritual contact with the Almighty Allah throughout their lives. However, this year, a number of pilgrims who performed the religious ceremony found themselves victims to the inefficiency and corruption of the Pakistani government. Not only did the government fail to provide adequate accommodation for several Pakistanis performing…
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Another Democratic Scam!
For well over two and a half years, Pakistanis, 180 million in all have heard night and day the story of good governance and unmatched democratic setup. Team Gillani has claimed their success in every possible sector in their own “book of appreciationâ€, but sadly it’s the common man which is living in a “mental…
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PTI and PPP leaders abusing each other on TV
Footage from a Business Plus program including leaders of PTI and PPP along with Jamil Yousuf of CPLC, shows how tolerant and well-mannered our politicians are.
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Eid al-Adha Mubarak
Eid al-Adha (also known as Bakra Eid) falls 2 months and 10 days after Eid ul-Fitr. Eid al-Adha is one of the two Eids that Muslims celebrate all over the world. On Eid al-Adha, Muslims sacrifice an animal and divide the meat into 3 parts. One is given to the poor, the other is distributed…
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What to expect when you go for Hajj from Pakistan
Every Muslim, who is able in health and finances, is required to perform Hajj at least once in lifetime. It is a desire for every Muslim to visit the Holy Places, either for Umrah or Hajj. Pakistanis are no exception. Every year, hundreds of thousands apply for the annual Pilgrimage (Hajj) through Government sponsorship scheme…
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