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29th April, 2013
Tender for running Pakistan
Influencing the bid evaluation process by means of bribery is strictly prohibited unless it is at least $50 million and made through proper channels.
Influencing the bid evaluation process by means of bribery is strictly prohibited unless it is at least $50 million and made through proper channels.
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16th April, 2013
A revolution in Pakistan?
To prevent a headlong fall into an abyss, changes are needed at the grassroots level. This, is the responsibility of the left in Pakistan.
To prevent a headlong fall into an abyss, changes are needed at the grassroots level. This, is the responsibility of the left in Pakistan.
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25th March, 2013
My favourite club
There is a demonstration nearly every day outside the Karachi Press Club – essentially the last rampart of resistance in town.
There is a demonstration nearly every day outside the Karachi Press Club – essentially the last rampart of resistance in town.
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21st March, 2013
Devil’s Point: The other side
Take a break from the hectic pace of Karachi. Come to the Devil’s Point – bring along your date but not your souped up Mazda Rx7.
Take a break from the hectic pace of Karachi. Come to the Devil’s Point – bring along your date but not your souped up Mazda Rx7.
14th March, 2013
Kala Pul: Strength through adversity
The visits to Kala Pul only strengthened my faith in the decency and honesty of the under privileged. One day, I hope I can say the same about the affluent.
The visits to Kala Pul only strengthened my faith in the decency and honesty of the under privileged. One day, I hope I can say the same about the affluent.
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27th February, 2013
The problem with Pakistani liberals
Let’s conduct a “thought experiment”. Imagine that all religious extremists have been wiped out, what will change in Pakistan?
Let’s conduct a “thought experiment”. Imagine that all religious extremists have been wiped out, what will change in Pakistan?
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20th February, 2013
The Z factor
With Shahrah-e-Firdousi and the Marine Promenade blocked from both ends, the presence of the Bilawal House was once again the cause of extreme distress for commuters.
With Shahrah-e-Firdousi and the Marine Promenade blocked from both ends, the presence of the Bilawal House was once again the cause of extreme distress for commuters.
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2nd February, 2013
The caretaker PM addresses the nation
"Whenever the country has tried to do anything for you it has just increased your suffering. It is high time that you be asked to do something for your country."
"Whenever the country has tried to do anything for you it has just increased your suffering. It is high time that you be asked to do something for your country."
22nd January, 2013
Tranquility amidst turbulence
Weary of obsessively watching the spectacle of a man trapped, I decided to take a break and go some place where sanity still prevailed.
Weary of obsessively watching the spectacle of a man trapped, I decided to take a break and go some place where sanity still prevailed.
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1st January, 2013
Hats off!
You see, how intelligent our great leader-philosopher is? His approach is to prepare you for the worst and so you rejoice when it turns out not as bad.
You see, how intelligent our great leader-philosopher is? His approach is to prepare you for the worst and so you rejoice when it turns out not as bad.
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11th December, 2012
A trip of hope to Thatta district
With the thick clouds of despair so ubiquitous in Pakistan, the tenacity of the flood victims keeps the hope for all of us alive.
With the thick clouds of despair so ubiquitous in Pakistan, the tenacity of the flood victims keeps the hope for all of us alive.
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15th November, 2012
Breaking News: New indigenous mobile company launched
The serious inconvenience caused by the suspension of cell phone services at the drop of a hat, may come to an end soon.
The serious inconvenience caused by the suspension of cell phone services at the drop of a hat, may come to an end soon.
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6th November, 2012
The Ideology of Pakistan: A thorny issue
Just 24 years after the creation of Pakistan more than half the population decided they had enough of being part of the great republic.
Just 24 years after the creation of Pakistan more than half the population decided they had enough of being part of the great republic.
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30th October, 2012
Breaking News: Target killing attempt by dogs
The dogs, obviously under the command of extremists, pounced on the complainant aka uncle and ripped off a piece of his fancy Khaadi kurta.
The dogs, obviously under the command of extremists, pounced on the complainant aka uncle and ripped off a piece of his fancy Khaadi kurta.
23rd October, 2012
An Insider’s Guided Tour of Montreal
A little candid picture guide to the inimitable “Ville de Montreal”.
A little candid picture guide to the inimitable “Ville de Montreal”.
13th October, 2012
What we don’t see
It is if the printed image has given what was non-existent an existence. When we wake up in the morning and open the newspaper many of the same fleeting faces we see everyday stare at us and talk we about them.
It is if the printed image has given what was non-existent an existence. When we wake up in the morning and open the newspaper many of the same fleeting faces we see everyday stare at us and talk we about them.
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9th October, 2012
Pakistan Railways: End of a journey?
One stands silent and still at the Karachi Cantonment Station as if mourning the passage of an era of mystery, reveries and hope.
One stands silent and still at the Karachi Cantonment Station as if mourning the passage of an era of mystery, reveries and hope.
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20th September, 2012
Zardari goes shopping
While the President of Pakistan went to the Hyperstar Supermarket, all heavy traffic was stopped and consequently held back for an hour till he returned.
While the President of Pakistan went to the Hyperstar Supermarket, all heavy traffic was stopped and consequently held back for an hour till he returned.
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15th September, 2012
Denizens of the Abdullah Shah Ghazi Shrine
Here, tolerance is the operative word. Among these denizens there is the full spectrum of human strengths and fallibilities.
Here, tolerance is the operative word. Among these denizens there is the full spectrum of human strengths and fallibilities.
