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Government and democracy
Any democracy which can survive complete lack of governance for 5 years is a lot stronger than we give it credit for.
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Qadri — a genuine threat?
We should see Qadri, not as a threat but as the establishment ineffectually lashing out at its own lack of influence.
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In defence of nepotism
Nepotism is very unappealing but some groups will only be able to be represented because of their family name.
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Rethinking the Eighteenth Amendment and devolution
Musharraf's devolution taught us that minimising federal role in education, health is counter-productive.
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Of khaki and mufti
Our protests should always be reserved for khakis - who will never learn - rather than democrats, who may improve.
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Aafia Siddiqui revisited
When it comes to justice, we should care more about the process than individuals.
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Against ‘security theatre’
‘Security theatre’ exists only to make us feel that the government is doing something to protect us.
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The politicisation of religious identity
It is not enough to simply say that political parties should no longer use religious identity to achieve their goals.
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Little hope, no change
Republican or Democrat, the PML-N or PPP: these are choices that hold little bearing in our relationship with the US.
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Defeating Fazlullah
The military needs to take back and secure Dir so that Swati Taliban are not allowed to carry out audacious attacks.