Opinions

Very few companies are customer-centric in Pakistan due to a lack of awareness about Consumer Courts and poor implementation of consumer protection laws in the country. Unfortunately, the auto companies of…

When the new traffic warden initiative was launched by the Government of Punjab some years ago, it was thought by many (including myself) that the new wardens would finally bring 'Change' to the old system of…

During the past week, I ran two stories regarding the fuel price decrease in Pakistan, one mentioning that the summary from OGRA has been sent for approval and the other mentioning the PM has approved the…

Accidents causing young deaths are becoming very common these days. Astonishing fact is that, most accidents do not seem as dangerous as they later prove to be. I am writing these words because just four days…

A few days ago, I decided to get the faulty reverse light replaced on my car from a mechanic at Jail Road, Lahore. He specializes in imported cars. I saw a Prius there with its trunk open and battery exposed.…

My twin brother has been to many countries of the world due to his job. Places such as U.A.E, Thailand, the Netherlands, etc. Everywhere he went, the story was the same. Pakistani driving license was not…

Driving Tests of the World Rated One of the very first things a person does when he comes of age is to get his/her driving licence as soon as possible. The difficulty of obtaining a driving licence varies from…

KHAIRPIUR: At least 57 people including 10 children were killed in a traffic accident that involved a truck and a passenger bus near Khairpur, Sindh on Tuesday.  Earlier today, dozens of people got killed in…

Suzuki Mehran internationally known as the Suzuki Alto, is one of the oldest cars on the roads of Pakistan, and most probably Asia. It is also the ugliest car on the face of the earth, which is agreed by most…

Ever wondered why Toyota Corolla is seen more on the roads of Sindh than on the roads of Punjab, and Honda City is seen more on the roads of Punjab than on the roads of Sindh? I, along with the help of my…

Pakistan is full of many unseen stories through those we can figure out where we stand today. Swat is a beautiful valley in Pakistan. Since it is a provincial tribal area, it is considered as a tax-free zone.…

Recently, I was visiting Lahore on my Islamabad registered vehicle and soon after I entered the Ring Road, I was stopped by a Traffic Police Warden Mr. Asghar Ali at pole number 123 at around 4:20 p.m. on…

Superstores are getting common in Pakistan. It's not uncommon to find a superstore in your vicinity with the increasing number of outlets opening up each day. The increased number of superstores pose many…

Whenever I travel in bus services like Daewoo in Pakistan, I usually observe how hostesses reluctantly serve passengers. The reason behind their reluctance is not the lack of training or anything, but it is the…

Road Safety is a foreign concept for the people of Pakistan. They say if you can drive a car without hitting someone in Pakistan, you are qualified to drive in any part of the world, which I do not is something…