Stories from Farrukh Khan Pitafi
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Trolls of all shades
Political parties use the most foul-mouthed members to make their case on television.
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How nations are built
Opportunity to elect and sack governments through elections will empower people with a sense of ownership.
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Our media’s war on America
Due to dysfunctional rating systems, Pakistani television is convinced only US bashing, radical views can sell on air.
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Urdu hai jiss ka naam
The failure of Urdu in India is understandable; ignoring it after decades of investment in Pakistan is criminal.
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Changing of the guard
The army is a well-disciplined force which banks on fresh blood to inspire generations of leaders.
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Militancy and the state
At the time of the creation of this nation, religious rhetoric was employed to rationalise its birth.
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The Syrian conundrum
Syrian situation is just a symptom. The real problem lies with three states - Iran, Saudi Arabia and Israel.
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Adding injury to insults
Degree of demoralisation our law-enforcement agencies have suffered was evident from Sikandar episode on August 15.