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Fallout: You reap what you sow
Three separate sessions drew starkly similar conclusions.
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ILF 2014: On failed state test, Pakistan passes with a ‘D’
Pakistan might not be a failed state, but it is certainly trying its best to get there.
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In Bhakkar, breakfast is Tiffany
Unless our lawmakers do their job, these two chefs from hell will be back, looking for lunch in another graveyard.
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Egypt rising
A dictator leaves office after widespread public unrest.
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Covering violence: The rules no one knows about
Speakers stress need for journalists, media houses to adhere to code of conduct; avoid sensationalism.
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Our apathy towards bonded labourers
It’s no news that the Pakistani government has been quite unable to enforce labour laws.
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Isloo boys, lion cubs in Lahore and a tale of lunacy
To identify a sociopath, beware of the following behaviour: fire-setting, violence towards animals and bedwetting.
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More than collateral: Drone victims - giving names to the numbers
German-Afghan journalist speaks about website identifying every victim of drone strikes.
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LG system for capital: Proposed bill resembles Swiss cheese
Glaring holes in hastily-prepared document.
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Education: Playground politics
Private schools in Pakistan are deservedly given a lot of credit but are also on the receiving end of a lot of hate.