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Politicising floods: The roasting of Zardari
Our nation’s penchant for politics has found a new punching bag for the ongoing flood crisis: President Asif Ali Zardari and his ill-fated UK trip.
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Do-gooder television: What's the real agenda?
A new Pakistani television channel claims to offer 'socially responsible' programming. Can a medium that caters to the masses ever be morally correct?
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An accidental humanitarian
A 'Dil Dil Pakistan' singing American who provides health-care services in Kashmir’s earthquake affected.
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Monsoon magic in Mumbai
The city looks the best during this season. The skyline changes from crimson to blue to grey. I pop spicy pani puris which make me cry or chana chor garam on the road.
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When will our police act?
People rushed out of their cars to help the dying man, but the men in uniform, with guns in their hands, continued to stand idly by.
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T2F: A pursuit of the heart
Sabeen Mahmud is an inspiration. She calls her organisation 'PeaceNiche' a social platform where goodness can be launched - and many would agree.
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Do American soldiers understand Iraq?
A story in the Middle East report describes US military training material which uses culture as a weapon system. How much do you need to know about your enemy?
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How much money is being pumped into football?
People feel that football in Pakistan is a poor man's sport but a total of Rs 400 million is spent on Karachi's big leagues alone. Where does the money go?
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How to chit potatoes
Forget politics, forget gossip, everyone loves potatoes. Why not grow your own this season?
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Witness to a crime
Getting mugged is one thing and to see someone being mugged is another. It’s like sitting and watching someone die. You wait for death to flick its wings over you too.









