Stories from Ali Hassan Bangwar
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Why democracy?
Democratic principles have been contaminated with neoliberalism, extractive strains, and crony capitalism
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Solitude: a key to solace
Loneliness is outcome of agonies and social frustrations while solitude is a manifestation of tranquility and glory
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The flawed contract
The social contract built in the name of democracy in our country is flawed and favour the elite
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Eden for the elite
Aristocratic class keeps on supporting each other’s stakes while utterly disregarding national interest
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Orwellian democracy
Democracy in post-colonial societies has morphed into an ugly Orwellian system
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Shambolic democracy
Democracy in Pakistan is without democratic cultures, values, principles, or any other constituent feature