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Defying the odds, setting World Records.

Fighting battles from terrorism to media wars.

More money, more problems.

“The opposition”.

Blowing hot and cold.

A permanent irritant in Pak-India ties.

The latest US bogeyman.

Cricket’s own whistle-blower.

For bringing shame to Pakistan and the cricketing world.

The man who shot Salmaan Taseer.

Memogate and the civil-military divide.

Hell hath no fury like a Mirza scorned.

Bringing the Government of Punjab to its knees.

Grotesque behaviour that repulsed and shocked.

For making headlines worldwide (the right way).

An unlikely, steadfast captain (too steadfast?).

For trying to unite the Baloch on one platform.

Giving hope to Pakistani cricket fans.

Fighting for his right to protest (despite weather conditions).

For showing us we’re all human and not above each other.

A death that defined a year of rising radicalism.

Holding on to the presidency.

For the bloodbath in Karachi.

Hollywood has nothing on this.

Tackling controversial themes through film.

Out of jail, back in jail.

The face of the Punjab anti-dengue campaign.

Killed by the guardians of the state.

The Birkin that headlined more than Pak-India ties.

Redefining the term ‘gangsta’.

Holding off an organised force for over 17 hours.

Killing top al Qaeda leaders.

Exiting established political parties for the ‘inqilab’.

Reporting on radicalisation in Pakistan Army.

Political court battles par excellence.

Causing a political uproar.

Changing the political landscape in Pakistan.

For not overthrowing the civilian government.

Standing firm in the face of heavy criticism.

Clearing his name and making it out of jail.

Cyber wars and the battle to block porn.

Channeling raw sexuality, challenging the local mindset.

He came. He saw. He shot.

Redefining the political speech.

For being a hero, on-screen and off.

For breaking stereotypes and many girls’ hearts.