SECTION TWO: STRUGGLING FOR DIGNITY It was the second-half of a planning workshop held for the UNDP to introduce a new corporate philosophy in social development, and the consultant making the presentation was on his hundred and twentieth slide. I…

‘I AM THE PROCEDURE’ The Gender Team was about to begin a celebration for finalizing the Program Concept and most of the project proposals. Celebrating each step was a common practice I had inculcated in our team. We had arranged…

It was still early in the morning, so there was hardly anyone in the office. Sitting in front of my computer, I was trying hard to get my mind focused on work. I was moving the cursor down the list…

My welcome home to Pakistan was dominated by visitors congratulating my parents on the completion of my doctorate. These visits ranged from short evening dinners to stays of a few weeks. Our domestic help was kept busy making tea and…