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Why do as the French do?
Bash the immigrants, ratchet up nationalism, go tough on Muslims: Voilà! You’ve bagged the next French elections.
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The bright side of pakistani cricket
Contrary to what all the News of the World would have you believe, all is not rotten in Pakistani cricket.
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The world’s greatest cooking show
Meet the sweet-mouthed, smiley-faced, tightly-clothed host and an obese, near-geriatric lady - the culinary expert.
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Televangelism, Pakistani style
Every year televangelists cash in on the fervent religiosity that grips Pakistanis in this holier-than-thou month.
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The president’s to-do list
The country is facing a grave crisis (again). It’s apparently on the brink of ruin and anarchy (again).
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Voyeur-at-large
Covering the floods wasn’t easy. For 5 days I had to do without air-conditioning and most of my make-up artists.
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You go, parliament
A friend of mine suggests we literally do what the Brits did electorally in their last polls: hang the parliament.
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‘Mera ghar bas gaya’
When young people are seen donning coordinated clothes, you know that the wedding season is back.