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Farewell Space Shuttle Atlantis, thanks for the dreams
The end of the program is a great loss. It brings an end to global experiences that will no longer spark curiosity.
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The domino effect of terrorism
Fear and psychological disorders are bound to flourish in an environment where the arts and culture are suppressed.
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Karachi, my city of violence
I could feel the violence inching closer and closer as I heard about incidents of firing all over the city.
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I read so you don't have to: A week free of cliches
Was this the week that the world stopped writing about Pakistan as if it were a cliché? Almost, but not quite.
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Arsenal: The last invincible
It's sad to see Arsenal members departing to other clubs after the time and effort it took to create the winning...
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What Pakistan and Southern Sudan have in common
Southern Sudan's secession serves as a grim reminder - a neglected people will only remain suppressed for so long.
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The curious case of Moonis Elahi
Join a party, link yourself to the powerful, and you are guaranteed to never be held accountable for anything.
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Would you marry an epileptic girl?
Sarah was a quiet, pretty girl whose brother had forbidden her from getting married. Why? She had epilepsy.
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Profiling and personal fatwas
Not only do we presume and profile, we churn out fatwas at whim. We are catalysing Pakistan’s abysmal descent.
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The Capital Vulture: Top 10 Islamabadi superstitions and wives’ tales
Old wives tales abound all over the country - even in the capital. Here are my favorite superstitions.