The Lost Identity

اگر کوئی یہ سمجھتا ہے کہ دنیا میں کوئی مکمل منصفانہ نظام قائم ہے، تو وہ شاید خوابوں کی کسی ایسی دنیا میں جی رہا ہے جو صرف کتابوں میں ملتی ہے۔ حقیقت کا آئینہ کہیں زیادہ دھندلا، کہیں زیادہ تلخ ہے۔ میں سعودی عرب میں مقیم ایک پاکستانی شہری ہوں۔ میرے جیسے ہزاروں لوگ، جو دیارِ غیر میں روزگار کی تلاش میں نکلے، ایک ایسی زندگی گزار رہے ہیں جہاں انصاف کا تصور، اکثر صرف طاقتور کے زاویے سے دیکھا جاتا ہے۔ خاص طور پر جب آپ غیر ملکی ہوں، نیم خواندہ ہوں، یا زبان سے ناواقف ہوں — تو نظامِ انصاف آپ کے دروازے پر دستک نہیں دیتا، بلکہ آپ کو چپ چاپ سر جھکا کر قبول کرنا پڑتا ہے جو کچھ نظام کی طرف سے آتا ہے۔ ایک واقعہ چند ماہ قبل پیش آیا۔ میری گاڑی بلڈنگ کے باہر کھڑی تھی، کہ ایک راہ چلتے پولیس اہلکار نے تصویر کھینچی۔ کچھ ہی دیر بعد موبائل پر پیغام آیا کہ گاڑی کی انشورنس ختم ہو چکی ہے، اس لیے جرمانہ عائد کیا گیا ہے۔ حیرت ہوئی، کیونکہ میں جانتا تھا کہ انشورنس کی مدت ختم ہونے میں ابھی تین ماہ باقی ہیں۔ پھر میں نے نظامِ اعتراض (آن لائن پلیٹ فارم) کے ذریعے اس پر اپیل دائر کی۔ تین دن بعد جواب آیا: "آپ کا اعتراض...

A Test of Integrity In the bustling city of New Crest, Ethan Carter had built his reputation on hard work and honesty. He had joined Horizon Logistics as a Shift Coordinator, managing a fleet of drivers with precision and dedication. His work was seamless, his ethics unquestionable—until Jake Lawson entered the picture. Jake was newly hired, yet he was given a higher salary than Ethan, despite lacking experience. The injustice stung, but Ethan swallowed his pride and focused on his work. However, dignity is not just about endurance—it is about standing tall when tested. The Breaking Point One evening, after another frustrating shift, Ethan drove home in silence. The weight of the unfair treatment, the lack of recognition, and the favoritism gnawed at him. The roads stretched ahead, and in a moment of frustration, he pressed down on the accelerator, pushing the car past 110 mph. Then, as if waking from a haze, he slammed the brakes. The car skidded to a stop, the silence inside deafenin...

A Sudden Change When Ethan first joined the Delta Project, his salary was fair, and the job seemed promising. But soon after, he was transferred to the Horizon Project—without warning or discussion. Despite the unexpected shift, he continued to work diligently. A few months later, Daniel, from the finance team, informed him that his salary had been increased by $300. While the raise was welcome, frustration crept in when a new hire, Jake, joined with a salary $300 higher than his, despite having little experience. Ethan raised his concerns multiple times with his supervisor, Mark, urging him to discuss the matter with Mr. Richard, the department manager. But no further adjustments were made. This injustice gnawed at Ethan, and his resentment grew. A Moment of Reckless Frustration One evening, overwhelmed with frustration, Ethan found himself speeding down the highway at 110 mph. In a burst of emotion, he slammed the brakes and pulled over. His teammates in the car were caught off guard...

  Desert Reunion A Night of Adventure, Friendship, and Flavors Go where you feel most alive Seemab Ali It was an unexpected call that brought back a flood of memories from the past. Abdul Rehman Alfayez, a familiar face from the Shift Inc days in Riyadh, was on the line. We had both moved on since then - I had settled in Tabuk for the last year and a half while he remained in Riyadh. But his announcement that he had secured a job in Tabuk was like a beam of sunlight breaking through the clouds. Finally, a chance to reconnect with a like-minded soul. He confirmed my availability and shared an exciting plan - a desert adventure complete with a BBQ and bonfire. After the Juma prayer, we drove to Abdul Rehman's house, leaving my car behind as we set off in his sturdy 4x4 vehicle. Our first pitstop was a fuel station, where we topped up the tank and grabbed some essentials from the tuck shop. Then, about a hundred kilometers away from Tabuk city, we found ourselves in the vast expanse o...

Jim Rohan said, Don’t join an easy crowd; you won’t grow. Go where the expectations and the demands to perform are high . Thriving on High Expectations: Embracing the Path of Growth In life, we are often faced with the choice of staying in our comfort zone or stepping outside to challenge ourselves and grow. While it may be enticing to join an easy crowd, one must not forget that growth does not thrive in complacency. As the quote suggests, true progress is achieved by seeking out environments and communities where expectations and demands to perform are high. In this article, we will delve into why embracing high expectations leads to personal growth and how such environments can shape us into our best selves. 1. Escaping the Comfort Zone: When we surround ourselves with people who expect little from us, it becomes easy to settle for mediocrity. Our growth stagnates, and we find ourselves walking in circles, lacking the motivation to pursue new challenges. However, by stepping out of ...

Eid Escapade: Journeying Through Jordan's Treasures Seemab Ali One fine day, amidst the monotony of office life, I found myself engrossed in mundane tasks when our safety officer approached me with an intriguing question. Eid was fast approaching, and he inquired about my plans for the holiday. Without much enthusiasm, I responded that I intended to sleep and catch up on my rest. Little did I know that this casual conversation would lead to an unexpected adventure in Jordan. To my surprise, the safety officer proposed the idea of visiting Jordan for the Eid holiday. Initially, I brushed it off, assuming that obtaining an Exit Reentry Visa (ERE) from our company would be an impossible feat, as such vacations were uncommon in the kingdom. However, the safety officer was undeterred and suggested that we give it a try. With newfound determination, he promptly applied for the ERE and reached out to the HR department, hoping they would support our endeavor. Meanwhile, I decided to take m...

کہا جاتا ہے کہ "رشتے خون کے نہیں احساس کے ہوتے ہیں" اس میں کوئی شک نہیں کہ یہ بات بالکل درست ہے ـ یہ جذبہ بھی اُن میں پیدا ہوتا ہے جن پہ گزری ہوتی ہے یا پھر خوف خدا موجود ہو ورنہ کتنی لوگ دیکھے ہیں جو احساس جیسی نعمت سے ہی محروم ہیں کیونکہ کہا جاتا ہے کہ " جو چکی پستی ہے وہی جانتی ہے کہ چکی پسنے میں کتنی محنت درکار ہوتی ہے" اگر آج کل کی بات کی جائے تو احساس نام کا جذبہ تو جیسے ماند پڑتا دیکھائی دیتا ہے. آج کسی کو دوسرے کی فکر نہیں ہے سب اپنی اپنی ریس میں بھاگئے چلئے جارہے ہیں کون تکلیف میں ہے،  کون بھوکا ہے. اسی طرح اگر بڑے زاویے میں دیکھیں تو حکومت وقت کو احساس نہیں کہ ایک عام آدمی کا گزر بسر کیسے ہو رہا ہے.آپ دیکھ لیے کہ کشمیر میں کیا ہورہا ہے فلسطین میں کیا ہو رہا ہے کبھی یو این نے احساس کیا ہے ـ احساس تب ہوتا ہے جب خود پہ گزرتی ہے یہ ایک ایسا جذبہ ہے کہ اگر بیدار ہو جائے تو لاکھ مشکلیں آسان ہوجائیں یقین کریں احساس پیدا ہو جائے تو صبر پیدا ہو جاتا ہے یہ بھی احساس سے جڑا ہوا ہے اپنے اردگرد دیکھ لیجئے جو صابر ہوگا وہ حساس بھی ہوگا.میری رائے کہ مطابق احساس سے ہی...