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Punjab and Army
Raza Habib Raja Most of the political developments in Pakistan involve armed forces and also Punjab’s politicians as Punjab is the most populous province. Some or the other, a narrative has developed...
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Ahrar-ul-Hind II: Faqir of Ipi, Majlis-e-Ahrar, and the TTP
By Yasser Latif Hamdani This is to carry on from the last blog-post where I wrote about the Ahrar-ul-Hind which is a militant reincarnation of Majlis-e-Ahrar and the anti-Pakistan “nationalist” forces...
View ArticleWho attacked Raza Rumi: A few pointers
Punjab Police has arrested members of a banned outfit in connection with attack on author, journalist Raza Rumi. Here are a few tweets posted by an investigative reporter Asad Kharal. The intent of...
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It was only late in the night when I came to know that Raza Rumi was attacked—By whom and why? I do not know. I just know that because of the consequence of that unprovoked attacked, Raza was...
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Photo of the Day: Floods Create Havoc in North Pakistan
Due to unexpectedly heavy monsoon rains in Punjab and Kashmir huge amount of floods recorded in Punjab rivers. Buildings are half submerged in Wazirabad city. Flood waters from Aik, Pakhu and Bhed...
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The Unpredictables: Part I – 1940s: Partition and Foundation Stones of...
By Fazal Abbas The eternal drama of Pakistan cricket never ceases to fascinate the fans of Cricket game. Why would it? There are only few teams in world cricket, rather world sports, as unpredictable...
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The Unpredictables – Part II: 1950s
By Fazal Abbas Pakistan as a country has been through a number of highs and lows since traumatic partition in 1947 and its cricket has followed the similar pattern in direct proportion, showing how...
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Celebration of murder
by Saad Hafiz Pakistan is a country permanently roiled by political chaos and militant jihadism. On December 16, 2014, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attacked the Army Public School in Peshawar,...
View ArticleTwitter reactions and comments on Lahore Church Blasts
Malik Omaid Pakistani twitter was full of pain and condemnation on the tragic Lahore blasts in Youhanabad area at a Christian Church killing 15 and injuring more than 70 people. All day Politicians,...
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Open Letter to Chairman Imran Khan
By Abdul Kundi Salam Chairman Imran Khan PTI is going through tough times as there are concerns raised about its ability to lead the nation as well as questions raised about its internal cohesion and...
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Nilofer’s Corner: Mandwa, Lok Virsa Film Club
By Nilofer Qazi I was invited by Lok Virsa’s Film Club Mandwa to watch Heer Ranja Waris Shah’s love story immortalized in Pakistani cinema in 1970. Ejaz Durrani as Ranja and Firdous as Heer. Ejaz...
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سانحہ قصور کے مجرم ہم سب ہیں
تحریر: عماد ظفر Image via The Nation بچے سب کے سانجھے ہوتے ہیں. ایک معصوم سا وجود رکھنے والے پھولوں کی مانند جو اپنے وجود کی خوشبو سے چار سو مسرتیں اور مسکانیں بکھیر دیتے ہیں. انسانی زندگی کا سب سے...
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شجاع خانزادہ کی شہادت اور سوالیہ نشان
تحریر: عماد ظفر دہشتگردی کے سانحات میں جان گنوانے والوں میں ایک اور شہید کا اضافہ ہو گیا۔ پنجاب کے ہوم منسٹر کرنل ریٹائرڈ شجاع خانزادہ کو ایک خودکش حملے میں ہلاک کر دیا گیا۔ یہ اندوہناک واقع اٹک کے...
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Khabardar: Are We Stereotyping Punjabi Language and Culture?
By Kasim Osmani Pakistani media has recently seen a boom in infotainment-cum-political shows. All it takes is an Urdu-speaking anchor, co-host, and a group of Punjabi-speaking stage actors. Tune into...
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حقوق نسواں کا بل اور سیاپا
تحریر: عماد ظفر خواتین پر تشدد کے روک تھام کے حوالے سے پنجاب اسمبلی میں بل کیا پیش ہوا گویا پورے ملک میں اک ہنگامہ برپا ہو گیا۔ بڑے بڑے علما اور مذہبی سیاسی جماعتوں نے اس پر تنقید کے نشتر برساتے ہوئے...
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Pakistan – One by One… spares none…!
By Maleeha Rauf Sind province of Pakistan is known to be the land of Sufis and Saints. Its overall texture is tolerance blended with hospitality and perseverance. Its deep and remote areas may be far...
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Haider Rifaat Interviews Meher Bokhari
By Haider Rifaat So recently I had the honor of interviewing one of Pakistan’s youngest journalists Meher Bokhari in my new web show for YouTube titled ‘The Haider Rifaat Show’ which covers politics,...
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Child abduction right under the nose
By Naeem Asgher Tarar Since Pmln has won with the heavy mandate to rule as the superior party in the provincial assembly, it has gone through many setbacks and sorry state of affairs, which also...
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Abdus Salam –Pakistan’s first Nobel Laureate
By Fasi Malik Twenty years ago one of the most brilliant minds of the world left us. Demise is perhaps the most certain thing in this world but some people stay always alive in the memories. Dr. Abdus...
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پانامہ کی ریس اور مردہ گھوڑا
تحریر: عماد ظفر پانامہ لیکس کا مردہ ہاتھی جس مضحکہ خیز انداز سے اس قوم کے گوڈوں گٹوں میں بیٹھ گیا ہے اس کو دیکھ کر اکثر اس لال بتی اور ہاتھی کے پیچھے بھاگنے والوں پر ترس آتا ہے۔ عمران خان نے اس ایشو کو...
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