Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Deleted Gen Z Article Sparks Debate in Pakistan
A man named Zorain Nizamani wrote an article in a Pakistani newspaper saying that young people in Pakistan, called Gen Z, are not listening to the older generation in power.
He said the young people want better internet, cheaper phones, and easier rules for working online, but the older generation wants the opposite.
The article was removed from the newspaper's website a few hours after it was published.
Some people praised the article for speaking for the young generation, while others criticized it.
The author said the article speaks for itself and asked people to think carefully about what they read.
Zorain Nizamani's op-ed 'It is Over' argued that Pakistan's Gen Z is not buying the narratives of the older generation in power.
The article was removed from The Express Tribune's website a few hours after publication, sparking a debate in Pakistan.
Nizamani criticized the civil-military rule in Pakistan, stating that Gen Z wants better internet, cheaper smartphones, and eased restrictions on freelancing.
The removal of the article led to divided opinions, with some praising Nizamani for expressing Gen Z's views and others criticizing the article.
Nizamani clarified that his article was based on personal observations and did not endorse any political narratives.
- Who
- Zorain Nizamani, a PhD scholar in the US and son of popular TV actors
- What
- An opinion piece titled 'It is Over' about Gen Z's perspective in Pakistan
- When
- Published on January 1, 2026, and removed a few hours later
- Where
- Published in The Express Tribune, Pakistan
- Why
- The article argued that Gen Z is not falling for the narratives of the older generation in power, leading to its removal and sparking a debate
- Author
- Zorain Nizamani
- Article Title
- It is Over
- Publication
- The Express Tribune
- Publication Date
- January 1, 2026
- Author's Background
- PhD scholar in the US, son of popular TV actors Fazila Qazi and Qaiser Khan Nizamani
- Article Removal
- A few hours after online publication
- Controversy
- Divided opinions on Gen Z's perspective and article removal
- Author's Response
- Article speaks for itself, urges critical thinking
