Stories from Rasul Bakhsh Rais
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Who can contest elections?
If we do not challenge undemocratic nominations, political parties will remain dynastic, resembling a family business.
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Old and new politics
If the PTI emerges even as a third party, the politics of Pakistan will have changed forever, and for the better.
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Not a pipedream
Building of the Iran gas pipeline are steps in the right direction for a future full of positive gains.
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Changing Pakistan
One of my social beliefs is that only by changing at thhe local level will Pakistan change at the national level.
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An uncertain path
Problem is that those whom we consider democratic, may not be on one page when it comes to defending democracy.
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The millennial generation
The aspirations of the young are for a better tomorrow and for stability, justice, rights and economic opportunity.
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The Seraiki card
PPP strategists thought the creation and promotion of Seraiki identity would have a lasting effect on the region.
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Religion and people
Religious leaders like Qadri are perpetually high on opium of self-righteousness, project the self-image of an angel.
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Looking forward
Looking into future through the cultural lens, there is not much that may change in the year we have just welcomed.