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Ansar Abbas: The blast tore his arms but not his spirit
Pakistan has been a hotbed of terrorism and militancy for almost a decade now. In this period of time, more than 50,000 people have become victims of terrorism with the north western areas being...
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When ‘playing doctor’ is more than just a children’s game
Pakistanis are known as the most versatile people on the planet. Each person thinks they have it all covered; they have enough knowledge to handle all the tasks like a pro. However, what really gets on...
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Is the PTI tsunami over already?
“It’s just a blast, not the end of the world” This statement, made by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa ex-information minister Shaukat Yousafzai, on a suicide attack killing 16 people shows arrogance, ignorance and...
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7 reasons why Aitchison College is the best school in Pakistan
A common thread unites a disparate group of great Pakistanis, each of whom has made a mark on the nation’s landscape. What does Mr Syed Babar Ali have in common with Adnan Sami? What links the...
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Main Hoon Shahid Afridi: Pakistani cinema has finally arrived!
Pakistani cinema has finally arrived where it was supposed to. (It was supposed to arrive a decade or two ago but anyway.) I am not happy when people start comparisons between a multi-billion dollar...
View ArticleEven Oprah Winfery would have made a better Batman than Ben Affleck
What is absolutely crystal clear after the controversial announcement that two time Academy Award winning filmmaker/actor, Ben Affleck, is going to be the man to don the mask and cowl for the upcoming...
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Why do the Karachiite-type men fall for Punjabi women?
I begin with the disclaimer that this blog is not for three kinds of people: 1. Those who have an issue with the sweeping generalisations I am about to make in the spirit of fun, though parts will be...
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Our damaging obsession with F-16s
While there seem to be fewer reasons to honour our national holidays with each passing year, it’s always heartening to watch patriotic songs being played on every TV channel upon these days. The...
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When there was a rat in the house
The family stood by like a nation. Mother was the intelligence. She knew all that took place - how many people entered the house, when they came in and when they left. Only she truly knew the quantity...
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Zaka Ashraf’s hold on the PCB isn’t democratic
The day Zaka Ashraf, the former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), orchestrated the elections to get himself elected for four years the apprehensions started to creep and the reason was...
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Asad Mushtaq is a hero! Winning a Sword of Honour isn’t easy
The Royal Military Academy of Sandhurst, founded back in the 18th century is part of the British Army which works as an officer training academy. It takes around 10% of its cadets from overseas and is...
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Meera ji, take a chill pill, please
The list of things wrong with Pakistan, today: corruption, terrorism, a crumbling state structure, the energy crisis, sectarian violence, poverty, lack of infrastructural development, brain drain,...
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Chennai Express: A perfect Bollywood masala film!
Director Rohit Shetty, who delivered hits like Golmaal 3, Singham and Bol Bachchan, brings together Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s captivating chemistry once again to the big screen in the form...
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Happy-ending massage parlours: When filth comes to Karachi DHA
Massage is taken as a therapy to relieve stress and rejuvenate the mind and body after a day’s hectic routine. In our society a “maalishi” is considered a magician who can instantly relieve you of your...
View ArticleAttacked for wearing a Hijab: What is religious freedom to the West?
On August 16, 2013, a pregnant Swedish Muslim woman was attacked, because she donned the hijab. It was near midnight when this young woman approached her car. She was not only harassed with racial...
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Our loss to Zimbabwe: Strap our team financially too, until they learn from...
Our recent defeat at the hands of Zimbabwe was somehow expected since the team had just won a low profile T20 series against the same team, and as such had become overconfident. The nation was...
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Bring the Army to Karachi!
Recently issued statements by the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain and the subsequent debate on the floor of the National Assembly have brought forward a plethora of concerns for...
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What if Miley Cyrus was Pakistani?
First, it was Half-Life 3. Next, it was Ben Affleck. Now, it is Miley Cyrus’ turn. Over the last few days, my social media feeds have exploded with news of Miley’s raunchy performance at the MTV Video...
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Art gallery in Ahmedabad attacked: Are Pakistani artists no longer welcome in...
Radical Hindu right groups - like Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal - are known for their hooliganism and rabid communalism. It is therefore not surprising that they vandalise paintings and...
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Photojournalist Farrukh: A true inspiration!
I first met Farrukh when I was speaking at the International Education and Resource Network (iEARN) event in Karachi. I saw him sitting there on his motorised chair smiling and listening attentively....
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