lotacracy

(in Pakistan) An Urdu slang for a political environment where politicians frequently change political loyalties for sake of personal gain.
It is a portmanteau of Urdu word lota (a personal hygiene utensil also used to refer to mercurial politicians) and English word bureaucracy.

A strong legislative action is needed to stop rampant lotacracy.

by zpack November 19, 2021

Imrandar Judge

(in Pakistan) A judge who is considered to be leaning towards Imran Khan, former prime minister of Pakistan, and his political party Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI). Such judges are often criticized for bending the law are defining the law in a way that supports Imran Khan, his party and his supporters.
Imrandar is a portmanteau of Imran and suffix "dar" indicating a condition or affiliation..

Most new bench in Peshawar High Court is mostly made up of Imrandar Judges.

by zpack September 27, 2025

wall chalking

(in Pakistan) Graffiti, illegally painted ads and slogans on public and private property walls

"AS we decode messages inherent in wall chalking, we get to know motives behind it. " Dawn - January 24, 2009

by zpack September 29, 2021

tich button

In Pakistan, "tich button" refers to snap fastener, also called snap button, press button. When two people are unsually close to each other, they are jokingly called "tich buttonan di jordi" meaning "a pair of tich buttons".

The word "tich" refers to the sound snap fasteners make.

Jackets should have tich buttons along with zippers.

by zpack July 23, 2024

Pencil Khattak

Derogatory nickname of Pakistani politician Pervez Khattak due to his thin and tall stature.

Pencil Khattak used to be Pakistan's defense minister.

by zpack November 21, 2022

Imrandoo

Portmanteau of Imran and Gaandoo.
Derogatory epithet for fervent supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) and its founder & chairman Imran Khan.
Imrandoo is someone who sees no fault with Imran Khan and his party regardless of any amount of damaging evidence.
Imrandoo tends to give a pro-Imran spin to every negative news about him.

I have been trolled on Twitter by Imrandoos and Youthias.

by zpack October 9, 2022

land mafia

Influential and criminal groups who take publically and privately owned land by coercion, threats, force and fraud, and resell it for profit.
China cutting is a common criminal activity perpetrated by land mafia.

Government seems helpless against powerful land mafia.

by zpack November 19, 2021