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The ‘victim card’: why Pakistan remains a dangerous country for women
The last thing we need is for prominent personalities to suggest this is just a ‘card’ we use to our benefit.
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When the old Pakistan was a new Pakistan
Muzzafarnagar, India was now history; Sukkur, Pakistan was their new home. Ringing silence echoed in the streets.
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Quantico’s apology is a slap in the face of every Muslim misrepresented by Hollywood
After seeing the apology out of respect for Indians and Hindus, I’d like to ask, where is the apology for us...
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13 Reasons Why S2: A season of secrets, guilt and the power of kindness
Season 2 focuses on everyone’s story and has a complete storyline, revealing seemingly missing parts from season 1.
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The woman with hands of gold
Her hands are as magical as an elixir; her hands are what have changed my fate
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Sheheryar Munawar goes from ‘bhaijaan’ to ‘jaan’ with Mahira Khan’s help in 7 Din Mohabbat In
What tends to make one do a double take is Mahira’s character, as we see her in an avatar she has never donned...
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Pakistani dramas are romanticising rape and brothels but saying the word “talaaq” is the real problem?
Is the overuse of the word "talaaq" the most problematic element in Pakistani dramas? Far from it actually!
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For a nation obsessed with fair and lovely, are we really surprised at #Blackface?
While their words suggested that 'yes, dark is beautiful', their actions suggested 'no, it is actually not'.
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Dear India, you can #BanPakArtists all you want – we will soar regardless! Love, #PakDontCare
If art is now a means of national security, Pakistan should also put its own nation first by banning Indian content.
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From Haseena Moin’s empowered female characters of the 80s to the damsels in distress of today
Zara from Tanhaiyaan and Zoya from Dhoop Kinarey were intelligent, strong and brave characters.