Motorway rape victim & CCPO Lahore

First, this unfortunate incident, which should not have taken place, happened on motorway and through CCPO Lahore Aamer Sheikh's comments, it dawned upon us that Motorway is not as safe and well guarded as we believed it to be (but surprisingly, GT road is).

Then why do we waste so much money and fuel to go for longer routes on motorway? Till today, we thought motorway was safer and better. Without fear we traveled on it, any hour of the day or night. Only because we thought, we were protected. I am sure, the unfortunate victim had the same in mind. I wonder if women in Pakistan cannot travel on motorway alone, where else they can do?

It also makes us wonder, what if this accident had occurred on GT road instead? Then the same people would have pointed out, why the unfortunate lady did not take motorway route, as it was safer.

When doctor sees patients in pain, he gives them treatment without asking, why they invited it upon themselves. Whereas police men like Aamir Sheikh shame the victims. They are the ones who suggest parents of kidnapped girls that their daughters must have eloped with someone. They are the kind, who lock the victims behind bars when they visit police station to register their complaints against powerful rapists and influential oppressors, inform their opponents against them.

Aamir Sheikh represents the mindset which protects the criminals. Which take sides of men, because they are men and believe, women are weaker and dim witted. They would suggest others to protect their sisters and daughters, but would not perform their duty of protecting people of their country, which actually is the job of police.

We strongly condemn, Aamer Sheikh's derogatory, demeaning remarks about motorway rape victim. Our women can never be safe till we have such patriarchs in the guise of our protectors, who blame the victims.

Furthermore, he goes on to defend his words by revealing secret information about the victim on national TV that she was from Paris, therefore did not understand the odds of driving alone.

It is an insult for all female drivers. Does he even know, how many of them are on roads now? Is he portraying Pakistani women so vulnerable and men as beasts?

We want a society, where our daughters can travel like in the times of Hazrat Omer, when women could travel alone, city to city, loaded with jewelry, without eyes being raised on them. Those who quote riyasat-e-Madinah in everything, need to be reminded. Such were the examples of those civilized societies, ours is turning into a jungle full of predators.

Security of an individual, be it a woman or man, is the responsibility of the state and its police. Shaming and blaming the victims is intolerable. Today, it was her, tomorrow, it can be any of us. We demand immediate dismissal of this ruthless, selfish, police officer from the force. Nothing less.

Where rapists and killers need to be punished and executed publicly, people who like him, who sponsor them need to be rooted out too . Begin with throwing him out and show, people like him are actually the shame.

Corona virus and my conspiracy theory about the situation

There are many stories/conspiracy theories going around in the world about Corono virus. I do not deny existence of this virus. Rather, am afraid, it maybe, even more deadly than what, it is actually being projected as. So far, it seems, it has brought the world down to its knees.

Looking at the lockdown, arrival of 5G, Bill Gates sponsoring WHO on Pandemics. My intellect refuses to accept there is no game in it. These are the modern times, medical and scientific advancement at its highest. How can we be so afraid and so helpless, infront of a virus??
It makes me think, someone, somewhere is cashing the situation...

Surprisingly, results of the lockdown turned out to be beyond our imagination. It is proving good for environment that humans are staying at home.

Ozone layer is repaired within few months. Environment seems fresh, like it was never polluted. Wildlife is gaining its freedom to roam around freely.

It is good for humans to have time to spend with family, to enjoy the comforts and luxuries of their house, to get to know their children or their parents closely.

Everyone is trying to reach out to the poor or needy and trying to help them.

People like myself are trying to reconnect with religion and God.

Expenses like massive weddings and parties are being cut. Simpler ways of life are being encouraged.

Although, it is unfortunate that people are getting sick and losing their lives. Otherwise, this lockdown strategy seems to be a blessing in disguise.

Yet, there are some major shifts.....Online school, college, university classes. More dependence on internet!

People watching entertainment shows, more dependence on internet.


Families like ourselves, who loved eating out, are exploring cooking videos, learning our favorite things to make at home. More dependence on internet.


People are studying Quran through YouTube. Internet again......

Few days ago, I watched a travel show by a Facebook star, who was promoting hiring people who are experts of internet use.


People are being encouraged to buy & sell online. Work online. Meetings being arranged virtually. Well, what a massive success internet is becoming.


Nothing is working more than internet, FB, whatsapp, Skype, Zoom, Netflix, YouTube, all the other commercial selling sites, etc.


To me it seems an awareness session by Bill and Melinda Gates, about the usefulness and advantages of internet. We have been forced to stay at home with internet in our hands to handle our life We are learning to use internet in so many ways. It is basically a crash course of training to learn, how to do things, work, earn, shop, meet, have fun, without leaving our house, through internet.

Internet is out there in the world for almost 40 years, but today, we have learned, what a blessing it is. So, to me, it is all, about the significance of internet! Isn't it??? Bill Gates wants the world to depend maximum on internet, because it can be done. Internet is holding us a hostage.


Honestly, I do not look at this negatively. This is actually of great advantage to the world, for the good of every kind of life, which exists on Earth. Only if there was no fear of the virus, of ailment or death in sight.


This lockdown situation can be a good future strategy. To help handle the pollution. People can have the choice to work/earn from home. Students and children, do not have to be part of the terrible traffic on the roads.

This world can be, far busier a place, without so much mess out there. Although, not a complete shutdown, the kind which is now getting on our nerves, with an additional fear of Corona virus.

Something, more sophisticated and smartly designed than the lockdown. Govts can tell people to stay at home and do not come out unnecessarily and this becomes a norm then. A new lifestyle, a new system for a safer, cleaner world.

Just that! Think of it now.

Compulsory Quranic education

I had written it in 2018, when this new PTI govt took over. Wondering now, what progress is made in this regard?

We have been listening to breaking news about compulsory Quran education in schools. Although, it is a positive step, but it reminded me of my own childhood.

I was in class 1, back in Gen. Zia era. My father was stationed in Gujranwala. Only 4-5 years of age, I did not know, how to read and write in Urdu or Arabic (not that I was fluent in English, I didn't know it either). I am not sure, if it was a Quran class at school or Islamiat. Cannot recall, whether it was teacher , subject or something else, what scared me so much.

 All that I remember, I used to get cramps in my tummy and was on verge of passing out, when I looked at the words written in Arabic on Green colored background. I was so afraid of that class, that once I escaped from school & reached home all alone. Ultimately caught by my parents and sent to school again.

A slow learner, but what I experienced then, my parents failed to understand. They believed it to be my fault. A reason which made them ashamed of me. I did come up with lies and stories to protect myself. Now, being a grown up, I realize, how disgusted, my parents must have felt.

Leave all this aside, my purpose of sharing this story is only to ask, have the times changed?

Are there easier and interesting ways of attracting children to Quranic education?

Is child's mental health kept in consideration during this or for any other kind education?

Or the same rotting skills and sticks will be used?

Does this govt want to implement madrassa culture everywhere or is this going to be something different?

Have this govt devised any techniques through which they can inculcate in children, the love of Quran and Islam. If not, it is only burdening children with more books.