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Data Darbar attacks — living in denial
On July 1, 2010, the Data Darbar was bombed.
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Crime and punishment
The reverberations of Israel’s act of piracy and brutality against the Freedom Flotilla on May 31st remain in the air.
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A letter to a president — II
After class, I distinctly remember standing for hours at the edge of a moss-covered pond.
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Not a failed state
The ‘failed state’ debate about Pakistan needs some serious review and debate.
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Nothing is safe anymore
All credits eventually run out, and the one the state of Pakistan won for beating back local Taliban from the Malakand.
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10 things I hate about Horror-scopes
Dear Aries: Bugger. The zodiac has officially conspired to make you its bugger-in-chief.
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When the meek inherit the earth
In Swat there is no dissent on one thing: the good governance provided by the wali of Swat.
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Embracing Afpakistan
The expression AfPak that has gained currency, despite belated efforts by the US government to suppress it.
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Manner of dress — and earthquakes
An Iranian Islamic cleric, Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi, implied that women who dress immodestly lead young men astray.
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What next for India and Pakistan?
Sceptics would probably be tempted to say “here we go again”.
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Heroin, an opportunity in Afghanistan?
It must be the heroin. It’s the only justification worth accepting.
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India talks back
The interior minister of Pakistan is a famous man. He’s famous for his flashy ties.
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Should football referees consult replays?
This question has become important after England says that an error by the referee cost it a match against Germany in Fifa.
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Taxing times
These are taxing times. Everyone is talking taxes and feeling taxed.
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A revolution?
These days there is a lot of talk about revolution and a change of system.
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The PTA’s Orwellian antics
The government intends to put in place a draconian system of monitoring and controlling the internet.
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What Benazir did (not do) for women
In 1988 Benazir Bhutto emerged as the most powerful symbol in contemporary politics for women.
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The expatriate’s angst
Nothing bothers young Pakistanis more than being identified as Indian.