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8th May, 2013
“Yes, Prime Minister” – From us to the US
In the end, it is the people of Pakistan who are to decide whether our relationship with the most influential international player has changed for the better or worse.
In the end, it is the people of Pakistan who are to decide whether our relationship with the most influential international player has changed for the better or worse.
6th May, 2013
Kot Lakhpat to Kot Bhalwal
Defenseless prisoners in Indian and Pakistani jails, are the new frontier in the never-ending “war” between the two countries, writes Amit Baruah.
Defenseless prisoners in Indian and Pakistani jails, are the new frontier in the never-ending “war” between the two countries, writes Amit Baruah.
29th April, 2013
No compensation for distress
Allowing crooks and thugs to collect money from the poor in the name of investment is both a shame and heinous crime, writes Amit Baruah.
Allowing crooks and thugs to collect money from the poor in the name of investment is both a shame and heinous crime, writes Amit Baruah.
26th April, 2013
Farewell, for now
"One of the reasons I chose to write for Dawn.com was to impress upon Pakistani readers the fact that not all Americans regard Pakistan with fear, hostility, and cynicism."
"One of the reasons I chose to write for Dawn.com was to impress upon Pakistani readers the fact that not all Americans regard Pakistan with fear, hostility, and cynicism."
15th April, 2013
Why it’s not yours to squander
When India voted in the UPA alliance in 2004, it didn’t authorise Manmohan and Co. to ally Delhi with Washington, says Amit Baruah.
When India voted in the UPA alliance in 2004, it didn’t authorise Manmohan and Co. to ally Delhi with Washington, says Amit Baruah.
13th April, 2013
The girl from Grantham
If there’s one thing worse than being hated, it’s being forgotten. Margaret Thatcher will never be forgotten.
If there’s one thing worse than being hated, it’s being forgotten. Margaret Thatcher will never be forgotten.
12th April, 2013
India, Pakistan and the ghosts of leaders past
How important are leaders in leading countries through arduous and emotionally painful transitions?
How important are leaders in leading countries through arduous and emotionally painful transitions?
11th April, 2013
Chicago Zindabad!
It’s quite something to witness the global reach of Pakistani-Americans at the top of their respective fields — and all in one city.
It’s quite something to witness the global reach of Pakistani-Americans at the top of their respective fields — and all in one city.
9th April, 2013
Post conflict women: Iraq – Hope and violence
Despite being the givers of life in a country so familiar with death, Iraqi women are not valued in society.
Despite being the givers of life in a country so familiar with death, Iraqi women are not valued in society.
8th April, 2013
Why ignorance is dangerous
A citizen managed to get through to a cop and tell him why he was different. The cop, surprise of surprises, agreed.
A citizen managed to get through to a cop and tell him why he was different. The cop, surprise of surprises, agreed.
1st April, 2013
Secular by reason
By placing the focus on well-being of all, historian Romila Thapar has given a new meaning to secularism, believes Amit Baruah.
By placing the focus on well-being of all, historian Romila Thapar has given a new meaning to secularism, believes Amit Baruah.
30th March, 2013
End of history: Baby shot between the eyes, dies
The pied piper went back to his cave empty handed. We do not allow pied pipers to steal our children. We kill them.
The pied piper went back to his cave empty handed. We do not allow pied pipers to steal our children. We kill them.
20th March, 2013
Losers and winners in human development
It will be the middle class in Africa that is going to post the highest gains in human development. Think Rwanda, not Russia.
It will be the middle class in Africa that is going to post the highest gains in human development. Think Rwanda, not Russia.
18th March, 2013
South Asia ‘Democracy’ Express (Slow)
Does this train have a destination? Or will it perennially remain between stations? Hop on with Amit Baruah.
Does this train have a destination? Or will it perennially remain between stations? Hop on with Amit Baruah.
16th March, 2013
This is blasphemy. Let’s kill this lover tomorrow
“Men are weak and lustful and it is this combination that makes them so frightening,” the storyteller said.
“Men are weak and lustful and it is this combination that makes them so frightening,” the storyteller said.
9th March, 2013
I cannot tell Shazia her son died in a blast, can you?
Thousands have already been killed – violent deaths make everybody sad but knowing the victim makes it worse.
Thousands have already been killed – violent deaths make everybody sad but knowing the victim makes it worse.
4th March, 2013
Agreement yes, implementation no
Amit Baruah writes about a nugget of history that puts Indian and Pakistani media practices in the spotlight
Amit Baruah writes about a nugget of history that puts Indian and Pakistani media practices in the spotlight
2nd March, 2013
Why, o why is there so much pain and fear in the world?
“There is comfort in stereotyping people. And the ugly racist inside Zak did not want him to break out of his grips.”
“There is comfort in stereotyping people. And the ugly racist inside Zak did not want him to break out of his grips.”
28th February, 2013
Ten Pakistanis doing great things for America
These unsung ambassadors demonstrate how the suffering official US-Pakistan relationship helps the unofficial one thrive.
These unsung ambassadors demonstrate how the suffering official US-Pakistan relationship helps the unofficial one thrive.
26th February, 2013
Coexistence with India – III
Our alienation from the rest of mankind is not the only tragedy. Division within the Muslim camp starts on the issue: “Who is a true Muslim?”
Our alienation from the rest of mankind is not the only tragedy. Division within the Muslim camp starts on the issue: “Who is a true Muslim?”
