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Taking stock of May 1
We cannot pretend to sleep peacefully at night since those whose job it is to guard us seem to be failing.
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What after Osama?
The death of Osama is likely to raise more questions about Pakistan's intention in fighting terrorism.
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Whither the HEC’s quality control?
HEC is no angel when it comes to quality control and institutions run by the forces are especially left unmonitored.
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The future of social sciences
Ignoring traditional subjects is dangerous as it incapacitates a society from analysing its own behaviour.
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The narrative of the middle class — I
In Pakistan, like in India, this upcoming middle and upper-middle class, is highly opportunistic and politicised.
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Military education — II
In the past, the navy’s pride was sacrificed by holding Admiral Mansoorul Haq accountable and putting him in jail.
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Dividing up Punjab
Suddenly there seems to be greater conversation about creating a Seraiki or, alternatively, a Bahawalpur province.
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Should murder be a private crime?
The goal is to see if the objective is being fulfilled. Otherwise, it is time to review such laws.
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Military education
I wonder who can tell the establishment that our image can only improve if academia is allowed to grow naturally?
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Bon voyage, Raymond Davis
Who was responsible for the release? What were the concessions made on both sides to facilitate the release?