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The domino effect of terrorism
Fear and psychological disorders are bound to flourish in an environment where the arts and culture are suppressed.
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No, it is not time for gay rights in Pakistan
Speaking for gay rights sounds absurd when we already face longstanding issues such as the blasphemy or Hudood laws.
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Kill, in the name of religion
Those who argue that Ahmadis are not just an ordinary ‘minority,’ are hypocrites. Everyone deserves to live.
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Judge Khalida Rashid: A Pakistani to be proud of
Some will remember the International Crime Tribunal for declaring rape an act of genocide; others for its president.
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Not everyone who dies tragically is a ‘shaheed’
The abused term of "shaheed" is an appeasement tactic - getting actual justice is unlikely.
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Saeed Book Bank: Another casualty in KP
Peshawar's oldest book store shuts down in the face of militancy, bad economics and a changing market
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The paradox of the female suicide bomber
The Taliban's claims that they don't target women are false; they train female bombers and flog women publicly.
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Diplomatic criminal: Will Raymond Davis go unpunished?
If Davis really is a diplomat, he may get off scot-free for the lives he has taken. Bur what happens if he's not?
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Leave Veena Malik alone!
I appreciate Veena's courage. We are all a bunch of sanctimonious hypocrites who have double standards.
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Dr Farooq: The loss of an intellectual
Dr Farooq's death reminds us once again that anyone who dares to challenge extremist and militant forces may meet with a tragic end.