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The crisis of Pakistani television
There is something wrong with our electronic media. Experts appear on TV with conspiracy theories while anchors are mesmerized by their own faces. Where is the news?
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Does Sakineh deserve to die?
Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani is an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning in Iran. She does not deserve to die, and neither do others facing the death penalty.
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Life in a hostel: The hate list
You are young, free and away from your parents. Life at a boarding school must be perfect! Think again. There is a mean warden, bunkbeds and suspect cafteria food.
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Did you hear the one about the Pathan?
The Pakhtun community can't seem to win. They are made fun of, ridiculed and accused of terrorism. But the racist stereo-type has to end sometime.
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Shoe throwing and the need for maturity
I'm not trying to justify the wrongs President Zardari has done. I mean to highlight the need for national interest over growing frustration. Emotional instability reigns.
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As I head to the flood zone
I have reached Multan which is going to be my base as I will move forward towards flood stricken districts of South Punjab to see how my countrymen are coping with the disaster.
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The conditional humanity of Taliban
I can imagine Taliban workers shouting "All those who adhere to our brand of Islam, line up for aid. Anyone who dares to defy us, can go drown in the raging waters."
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The secret diary of a news anchor
News anchoring is quite underrated in Pakistan. People regard it as merely reading a script. A month into anchoring, and I’ve realized what a misconception this is.
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Bringing street children into the fold
Working towards helping poverty-stricken street children help themselves rise out of their condition requires a team to make this idea a reality.
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Faraz Haider's Andher: Hits and misses
The title track Andher was disappointing. The music and angry-guy lyrics were predictable and the only thing I really liked about the song was the short guitar solo at the end.









