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Doctors in Pakistan: Sumbal, only the peptic ulcer wali bibi, not a person with feelings
Isn't it a patient's right to ask, “Pardon me for being nosy, sir, but what on earth do you think you’re doing to me?”
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I stand with Hanif: Jinnah is not a 'hero'
We are a personality cult and our membership is hinged upon our undying reverence for Jinnah, our beloved founder.
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Is Abb Tak's Uzma Tahir the new Maya Khan?
I’ve had more than my fill of self-righteous, masala journalism that attacks the poor, minorities.
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In the Indian diplomat's case, does anyone care about the nanny?
India must sense the world wondering how little it cares about its working class.
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I am Pakistani, whether I speak Urdu or Punjabi
Urdu is a common language for people of different ethnicities, but it cannot be used to gauge one's 'Pakistani-ness'.
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Five myths you probably believe about diabetes
Diet and exercise fix diabetes? Fruit is good for you? Time to clear up existing misunderstandings.
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Dear Indian patriots, my criticism of Pakistan isn't for your benefit!
"Dear Indians, it’s one thing when we condemn something of our own; it’s quite another when you pile on to it."
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Uniforms in university turn adults into mere children
To think that uniforms are the only symbol of discipline is wrong. Students should be free to choose what they wear.
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Why don't beggars quit being so gross?
They came at me from every direction, knocking and emotionally blackmailing me. I had become a victim of Fakir Inc.
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Bulbulay: When a poor man's distress is funny
The son is told that his father is dead; scenes of hilarity surround this. How can people laugh at others' misery?