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Chronicles of blasphemy
Our blasphemy law is the harshest in the word. Until 1986, 14 cases were reported under the controversial law. Today, there are approximately 700.
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The lament of a jaded cricket fan
We, the fans, also need to share of the blame for putting mortals on pedestals and expecting an awful lot from them, when we know they are as human as you and me.
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Living in a state of sickness
The sense of religious superiority that an increasing number of people seem to be developing has made us intolerant, to say the least.
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A Pakistan with no hope
Am I really such a bad Pakistani for losing hope? As I watch a bus being burned in front of a wedding hall I wonder "what is there to be patriotic about?"
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9 reasons why I am not a Twilight fan
Twilight may have girls swooning over strong, silent Edward and professions of true love. But I'm not buying the hype. The series insults intelligent women everywhere.
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Match-fixing: more than what meets the eye
The story has too many holes. Exactly who recieved £150,000? Where has the cash disappeared? Why did a Sky Sports reporter have a 90 minute heads up? Things don't add up.
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The democracy of detachment
While military rule and democracy are framed as opposing extremes, it is perhaps more accurate to recognize them as one and the same - especially for most Pakistanis.
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Cricket scandal: Out or not out?
Unlike nervous Amir, Asif delivered a perfect inch-over-the-line no-ball. Got to hand it to him, the only thing missing was a toothpick in his mouth and a cowboy hat.
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A sport for gentlemen no more...
Cricket is known as a gentleman's game but sadly, there is nothing gentlemanly about it any more. After doping and ball tampering - comes this.
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In the commune: The Sialkot lynching
Last week two young brothers,Mughees and Muneeb were lynched by a mob in Sialkot. We asked Tribune bloggers and readers what the Sialkot lynching meant for justice in Pakistan.









