History
Pakistan’s Independence Day: A Celebration of Freedom
Every year on 14th August, the streets of Pakistan come alive with the colors of green and white. The national flag waves proudly from homes, offices, and vehicles. The sound of patriotic songs fills the air, and people gather in cities, towns, and villages to celebrate the day Pakistan gained independence. This day is more than just a holiday — it is a reminder of the sacrifices made for freedom and the responsibilities that come with it.
By aadam khan5 months ago in Pride
From Taliban Target to Nobel Laureate: The Unstoppable Journey of Malala Yousafzai
### 🌄 Roots of Rebellion: A Girl Named After a Heroine Born July 12, 1997, in Pakistan’s Swat Valley, Malala Yousafzai entered a world where girls’ births were often met with silence. Yet her father, educator Ziauddin Yousafzai, declared: "I did not clip her wings" . Named after Malalai of Maiwand – an Afghan poet-warrior who inspired battlefield victory – Malala grew up amidst books and progressive ideals at her father’s Khushal Girls School . By age 10, her world darkened. The Taliban seized Swat in 2008, banning music, destroying over 400 girls’ schools, and imposing brutal punishments. "I had nightmares about war," she confessed in her first anonymous BBC Urdu diary entry at age 11, writing under the pseudonym *Gul Makai* ("cornflower") . Her January 2009 entry captured a child’s terror: *"Only 11 out of 27 pupils attended class... My three friends fled after the Taliban’s edict"* .
By Danyal Hashmi5 months ago in Pride
The Accidental Invention: How Potato Chips Were Created by Mistake
Have you ever eaten a bag of potato chips and wondered who came up with this delicious, crispy snack? You might be surprised to know that potato chips were not made on purpose. They were actually invented by accident more than 160 years ago. The story of how potato chips came into existence is full of surprise, creativity, and a little bit of anger. Let’s dive into the crispy history of this famous snack.
By Hamza Tahir6 months ago in Pride
Love Without Labels
A Story of Courage, Defiance, and Timeless Love There are movies that entertain. Then there are films that shift your soul, that whisper truths society tries to bury. Elisa & Marcela (2019), directed by Isabel Coixet, is one such masterpiece. Based on a true story from early 20th century Spain, it chronicles the love between two women—Elisa Sánchez Loriga and Marcela Gracia Ibeas—who defied the odds to be together in a world where their love was seen as sin.
By Isabella Wood6 months ago in Pride
