Stories from Saleem H Ali
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Muslims and science
Muslim scientists should not bask in past glory. There is resurgence in Muslim science and Pakistanis are part of it.
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Philanthropy reconsidered
Those who are defending Mortenson claim that ‘well some good came of this work’, regardless of the wastage.
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Politicising higher education
There is little doubt in my mind that the HEC was a net positive investment for Pakistan’s educational development.
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Pakistan’s identity war — II
Pakistan, Israel are facing a similar radicalisation because of initial crisis of identity which was never resolved.
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Pakistan’s identity war — I
The biggest identity crisis for Pakistan is between radical Islamism and a pluralistic vision of a Muslim state.
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The Imran Khan factor
Despite his poor electoral performance, no one should laugh off the ‘Imran Khan factor’.
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Reform in medical education
Despite many weaknesses, Pakistan’s education system can take measured pride in its medical education establishment.
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Caution on foreign aid
Foreign aid has become an essential element of attempts to equalise the obscene level of global inequality.