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Mini-Course: How to Speak Pashto - Lesson 4 - Present Tense First Person

When you are starting your journey on how to learn Pashto, the very first thing you need to master is the "identity" ending. In the KPK dialect , especially the way we speak in Kohat , the verb usually comes at the very end of the sentence. This is where the rules of Yam and Yu come into play. The word Yam (یم) is used exclusively for yourself. Whenever you start a sentence with " Za " (meaning I), you must finish it with "Yam." It functions like the word "am" in English. For instance, if you want to tell someone you are fine, you say "Za kha yam." Whether you are hungry, tired, or happy, as long as you are talking about yourself, "Yam" is your anchor. It is a simple pattern that builds immediate confidence in your speaking ability. On the other hand, we have Yu (یو). This is the plural form used when you are talking as a group. In our culture, the "we" is often more important than the "I...

Gen Z and Sustainability: How Gen Z Is Prioritizing Planet Sustainability - by Memoona Ameer

There’s a new generation in town, and they’re armed with Hydro Flasks, a distrust of fast fashion, and a wicked sense of eco-humor. That is our Gen Z.

Gen Z isn’t just talking about sustainability; they’re weaving it into their daily lives in ways that are as savvy as they are Instagrammable.

a group of gen-z working and chatting

Forget the outdated image of environmentalists. This isn’t about sacrificing style or convenience; it’s about being smart. Why buy a new polyester top from a questionable brand when you can score a unique vintage Levi’s jacket for half the price? Thrifting isn’t just shopping; it’s a competitive sport and a zero-carbon-footprint flex.

Their activism is baked into their consumer habits. They’re the ones scanning QR codes to check a brand’s ethics before they buy, calling out greenwashing in comment sections, and making “de-influencing” a genuine trend. Their entire digital ecosystem, from GRWM-to-save-the-earth-TikToks to memes about the mental load of remembering your reusable coffee cup, normalizes eco-consciousness.

It’s a powerful, collective side-eye to the status quo. They get that you can’t individually clean your way out of a corporate-made mess, but they’re also proving that small, conscious choices add up to a massive cultural shift. They’re demanding better from the world they’re inheriting, and honestly? We should all be taking notes.

The planet’s future is looking a lot cooler, thanks to them.

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About Memoona

Freelance Writer | Biomedical Engineering Tech Graduate

Memoona is a full-time freelance writer with a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore. At Content Syrup Lab, she covers stories on the social impact of AI and Gen Z. Her work has also been featured on Reedablez.

Expertise: Food Safety, Nutrition & Diet, Public Health, Oncology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer-Aided Diagnostic Systems

Fun Stuff: When she’s not working, you’ll likely find Memoona listening to TED Talks or enjoying a good book.


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