Stories from Tariq Mahmud
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The paradox of Mohajirism
Why do Urdu-speaking migrants living in Lahore speak fluent majhe ki Punjabi & are part of mainstream Punjabi chores?
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Lines (out) of Control
Only way to address the issue is to engage each other, conveying a loud message to detractors of peace in subcontinent
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Mending the electoral system
Great responsibility now rests on all political parties to get their act together, move towards laying basis for fair and transparent elections
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Towards local governance
How far will provincial governments go towards conceding administrative and financial space to these institutions?
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Remembering Abdullah Hussain
Abdullah’s story cascades through the events of that era and culminates in the biggest transmigration in history
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A way out for the MQM
MQM needs to carry out a pruning and cleansing exercise within its ranks and shed any criminal elements that may exist
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The trade of barbs
Coercive diplomacy only succeeds when there is multilateral back-up and that too for good reasons
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Crime and punishment
Real issue to consider is: why shouldn't RAW be meddling in our affairs when we have so much to offer it on a platter?
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