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Why Pakistan is just as beautiful as Switzerland
Pakistan is beautiful, it is utterly blessed! We don’t just say it… it actually is. When it comes to breathtaking landscapes and mind-blowing sceneries, Pakistan is absolutely matchless. You think...
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Is a Muslim scholar allowed to disrespect a woman?
Wow! That was my first reaction when I came across a certain incident making waves on social media, catching the attention of people globally. A gutsy Lebanese female TV host, Rima Karaki, strong-armed...
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Should Eid be counted as a public holiday in New York City?
On March 4, 2015, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that New York City public schools would close to recognise Eidul Azha and Eidul Fitr. He said, “Hundreds of thousands of Muslim families...
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Can Pakistan qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2018?
Over the past few of years, we, the supporters of Pakistan’s football team, have constantly dreamt of seeing our nation succeed in the football arena. This dream of ours has been shattered many times,...
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#NineZeroRaid: Why is MQM the only one being targeted?
The early morning raid at Nine-Zero, the headquarters of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has raised a series of questions. On one hand, it seemed like a well-coordinated search operation carried out...
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The flaw in Punjab’s child marriage law
Justice Muhammad Imman Ali has served in the Supreme Court of Bangladesh as well as other high ranking positions as a law practitioner. He is famous for his work on child rights; he has drafted the...
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Robert Galbriath’s Silkworm weaving threads of literary brilliance
JK Rowling is a global phenomenon. She is not just a great novelist but also the leader of a global cult that she has assiduously concocted. Her novels, though considered to be aimed for juvenile...
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Is the wicked game of Chinese Whispers destroying Pakistan’s beauty?
Pakistan’s current political situation discussed in dining rooms, gatherings and media is beginning to resemble an advanced version of Chinese Whispers; a popular game played worldwide in which...
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Will the real Afridi please stand up?
“Of Shahid Afridi, it can safely be said that cricket never has and never will see another like him. To say he is an all-rounder is to say Albert Einstein was a scientist; it tells a criminally bare...
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Sharmila Farooqi’s Disney wedding and Pakistan’s plight
The coverage of Sharmila Farooqi’s nuptials on national media and the hype associated with it had all the hallmarks relevant for a royal fairy tale wedding. The glorification of the ceremony, pictures...
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Do men play their role as fathers?
I come from a mind-set where men and women are different. Hence, none is better than the other. Their anatomy is different, their thinking is different, their perceptions are different, their...
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Yasir Shah is Pakistan’s key to win against Ireland
After defeating the Proteas in Auckland, Pakistan has its sight set on yet another ‘do-or-die’ encounter with the giant-killers, Ireland, in Adelaide on March 15, 2015. Amongst a group of seven,...
View ArticleRacism is alive in America
Racism is an inherent cultural vice and the University of Oklahoma (UO) is no exception to it. On the night of March 7, 2015, a group of young men belonging to the Sigma, Alpha, Epsilon (SAE)...
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I decided to find another wife for my husband
“If I had another wife, she’d have the house clean and a fancy dinner ready every time I came home,” he said, only half-joking and not for the first time. “Maybe I should just marry another woman. A...
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Will ‘Mera Naam Yusuf Hai’ be better than ‘Pyare Afzal’?
Mera Naam Yusuf Hai (MNYH) is the latest offering from the famous pen of Khalilur Rehman Qamar and A Plus – a channel which is fast making a name for itself against the top three rival drama channels...
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Pakistan vs Ireland: Will St Patrick’s Day be Ireland’s lucky charm?
St Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. The Irish, as well as the non-Irish in Washington, are looking forward to celebrating and partying all night long. One of my several bosses, a third...
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Why Lahore is the best get away for a Karachiite
I am a Karachiite to the core. I love my city’s hustle bustle. I adore the variety of culture Karachi offers, especially as it is not a unilingual city. I know its sights and sounds by heart. Karachi,...
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Why are white people expats when the rest of us are immigrants?
Surely any person going to work outside their country is an expatriate? But no, the word exclusively applies to white people. In the lexicon of human migration there are still hierarchical words,...
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Are women responsible for rape?
“You know I’d never wear something like that. It’s so… so inviting.” This was said with an air of such self-righteousness that I wanted to get up and say a prayer for this woman who thought she’s the...
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Caught in Islamabad with sex toys and an abortion clinic – Uh Oh
Around 1,000 Pakistani women die every year because of abortion-related complications, and the procedure is often used as a primary family-planning method, rather than a last resort. This is because of...
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