Stories from Ayesha Siddiqa
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The scent of death
There are whispers about the possibility of an internal political arrangement within the PML-N
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Competing modernity
There are people who want to create some space in blasphemy law, which is what Salmaan Taseer was trying to achieve
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Of heroes and villains
Popular perception remains Qadri's hanging was meant to appease foreign powers rather than follow norms of justice
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The literature divide
This year two festivals were held in Pakistan's different cities but with varied clientele, audience and expectations
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Is culture the antidote?
Do authorities actually think relying on literary festivals will deter people from blowing themselves and others up?
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Death of an icon
There are few teachers who could match Shameem Anwar's love and dedication to her subject and her students
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The militant discourse
Publications of extremist groups portray OBL as Arab royalty, who abandoned comforts of his home to lay down his life
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The mystery of Lal Masjid
Strangely, the Lal Masjid brigade was not even punished for the loss of life of around seven military officials
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Feeling at home in Lebanon
Driving around you soon begin to wonder if this was the only way to rebuild the war-torn city and morale of the people