Author Archives: raheelraza

About raheelraza

Author, Public Speaker and Human Rights Advocate

DEATH OF A YOUNG ACTIVIST

The untimely death of Karima Baloch is shocking and deeply disturbing. She could have been my daughter for so many reasons: her age; she was only 37. She had been a student of psychology like me and her activism to … Continue reading

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PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Few weeks ago, there was a horrific barbaric attack on a woman in Pakistan. The woman was driving from the city of Lahore to Gujranwala with her children when the incident took place. Her car ran out of fuel on … Continue reading

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REFLECTIONS IN THE TIME OF CORONA…9

(Renovations in the time of Corona..) Yup its me again. I tried to be kind and stay away from ratting on Senor OCD since his birthday but you know there’s only so much one can take. So, I have to … Continue reading

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WHY MUSLIMS SHOULD NEVER FORGET 9/11

In some circles its already politically incorrect to commemorate 9/11 and COVID 19 has put it on the back burner. However 9/11 is the single deadliest terrorist attack in human history. A series of four coordinated terrorist attacks took place … Continue reading

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REFLECTIONS IN THE TIME OF CORONA (8)….THE FAN CLUB

Senor OCD is being promoted to Senior OCD tomorrow (it’s his 65th birthday) and I want to try and be nice to him. To be fair, he needs to be vindicated from all the gossip against him. I mean, if … Continue reading

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REFLECTIONS IN THE TIME OF CORONA (7) – The Cleaning Lady

This week was our 43rd. wedding anniversary..tau blog tau banta hai na? (have to write a blog, right?) because we still haven’t killed each other. Since the last few episodes, a lot of time has passed but global events had … Continue reading

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REFLECTIONS IN THE TIME OF CORONA (6)… LOSING IS HARD!

Ohkay, there was a bit of a lull as things looked like they were getting serious and I didn’t want to be the one to be labelled silly or frivolous. But it was also getting dull and frivolous is fun … Continue reading

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REFLECTIONS IN THE TIME OF CORONA (5) – RANDOM THOUGHTS

Ohkay….things are settling down, but not OCD. After his below-the-belt remark about the ‘broom’, I tried to ‘socially distance’ myself and pout. Neither worked. Because I need his brain for my writing and his brawn for the housework. Besides pouting … Continue reading

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REFLECTIONS IN THE TIME OF CORONA (4) – THE REBUTTAL

(Full Disclosure: produced exactly as directed and dictated by OCD) People are dying & the world in in a crisis. COVID 19, 5G (Haanhji) or Deep State Conspiracy – whatever it is, its here and we have to dutifully follow … Continue reading

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REFLECTIONS IN THE TIME OF CORONA (3)…THE TO-DO-DO-LISTS

Every evening for the past two weeks OCD announces, “we have a LOT to do tomorrow so let’s make a To-Do List”. Like a good submissive wife (yeah right – in your dreams baby) I grab a pad and paper … Continue reading

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