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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.
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Guilt factor: Eid on September 11
American Muslims are debating whether or not to celebrate Eid if it is to fall on September 11. Why are they so defensive? They have done nothing wrong.
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Do Muslims deserve what they get?
Muslims countries have low GDPs, literacy rates and are known for corruption and terrorism. Has the OIC failed to support the Muslim world leaving it to fend for itself?
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Crisis fatigue
We are sick of our country’s miseries. We are tired of hearing more bad news. Do you blame us? My consciense pricks at me but I shrug it off. Enough is enough.
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A reason to hope
The year was 2008 and I was part of a team trying to assess rehabilitation work since the 2005 earthquake in Balakot. While they have complaints, the people are not bitter.
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The dustbin that never was
As i drank the juice, my first thought was to throw it on the lush-green walking track but something clicked. I decided to look for a dustbin but couldn't find one.
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Stamford Bridge, Green Street and Shor Macha!
My annual leave to London got off to a perfect start with a Chelsea win, Independence day celebrations and EP's cool new video, Shor Macha.
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Flood crisis: Indian aid equals evil aid?
Are we really arguing over whether India giving us $5 million in aid was enough aid? Or that we should give it back because they are 'the enemy'?