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Is Pakistan ready to talk about sex?
One anonymous caller complained about her husband’s poor sex drive, and was advised accordingly.
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The culture of fat-shaming: A conversation with Ali Moeen Nawazish
"I know girls who started puking, and guys who tried all these (extreme) things to lose weight. It’s terrible."
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In defence of the 'fat person' sitting next to you on a plane
You may be surprised to find out that people don’t “choose” to be fat, to inconvenience you personally.
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In defence of Bilawal’s vocal cords
Why am I supposed to laugh at Bilawal “looking like a woman”? What is it about a “woman” that’s so hilarious?
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Is ‘Haider’ really a threat to Pakistan’s ideology?
The movie's existence indicates maturity and an increased tolerance among both countries at processing opposing ideas.
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When did not rising for a national anthem become a crime?
What are national anthems doing in our cinemas? Honestly, I just came to see Salman Khan fly-kick a baddie in the face
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No, Mr Khan. Dictatorship is never better than democracy
The idea that dictatorship is acceptable if the dictator knows how to rule is daft. It's theft at a national level.
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Qadri Sahib, you cannot ‘rent’ your supporters!
It’s downright repulsive to turn what’s probably a well-intentioned rally, into a prison camp.
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Pakistan’s Hidden Shame: Exposing child sexual abuse and Pakistan’s ‘see no evil’ attitude
As a society, we have become deplorably efficient at justifying sexual violence.
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No Imran Khan, you haven’t ‘won’ yet
At this chaotic moment in history, it’s quite daring for any political leader to declare himself a winner.