Stories from Amina Jilani
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The fashion statement
It would be advisable if Hina Khar did not brandish her money when representing a near-failing country.
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The moon and the maulvi
One year Ayub Khan decided enough was enough. Official moon-spotters would decide, guided by military commanders.
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Oh! Karachi!
Caution has to be exercised when commenting on the MQM as its reactions tend to be unpredictable.
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Diving into the past
One of Wassan's strong points to be admired is that “he is ‘tough’ when bureaucrats refuse to obey his orders.
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Illegal assets
The good chief justice may order away to his heart’s content but somehow Zardari's government wiggles its way out.
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In pursuit of reconciliation
Contrary to what the Prime Minister says, reconciliation has is considered as the source of all our current woes.
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Out of the ordinary
Pakistani parliamentarians do not shirk to display how exactly they are not ordinary citizens.
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Let us not forget
The army has been at the forefront of national affairs since the very beginning, no thanks to the political classes.
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Sailing close to the wind
Saleem Shehzad's last interview to media lends further credence to theories that ISI is behind his and other murders.
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Two baldies and a comb
Over the years, sensible men of foresight held their heads in their hands over the sheer stupidity of this stand-off.