Ahmad Ali Khalid

Intellectuals and politics

Intellectuals and politics

The term ‘intellectual’ has become a fashion label – a sign of social prestige, a particular elite who claim ... Published 20 Dec, 2011 05:08am
The art of justice

The art of justice

Selective outrage is a national pastime – and it’s becoming incredibly infectious. Those who profess to hold the up... Published 28 Nov, 2011 11:39am
Personal but public

Personal but public

It is an inevitable part of the human psyche to quickly carve out a social profile of a person you’ve just met based... Published 08 Nov, 2011 01:00pm
Arabian futures

Arabian futures

Our earliest memories as a child are the ones that ultimately shape who we are, and for me the memories of living in... Published 29 Oct, 2011 11:38am
Obsessive Punishment

Obsessive Punishment

— Illustration by Faraz Aamer Khan/Dawn.com When Tariq Ramadan wrote “The Call”, calling for a temporary suspension... Published 18 Oct, 2011 07:20am
Dysfunctional democracy

Dysfunctional democracy

The role of the ‘public intellectual’ is in disrepair. In the Arab Spring the revolutions and uprisings were brought... Published 27 Sep, 2011 01:11pm
Time to break free?

Time to break free?

Confidence, the ability to express oneself clearly and freedom are what Western Muslims need. Published 11 Sep, 2011 08:25am
A declaration of freedom

A declaration of freedom

—Photo courtesy Eefa Khalid For some in Pakistan, marriage is a sacred tradition that acts as a filter for blood... Published 06 Sep, 2011 09:04am

Strongman Syndrome

Pakistani politics has always been a messy business, it isn’t pretty and it usually involves angry Pakistani men ... Published 30 Aug, 2011 09:31am
Humanising religion

Humanising religion

For a self proclaimed religious society we are incredibly reserved when it comes to talking openly and frankly about... Published 23 Aug, 2011 02:42pm
Talking heads

Talking heads

—Photo Illustration by Faraz Aamer Khan/Dawn.com Public reason is a pillar of modern liberalism. We can trace the... Published 20 Aug, 2011 09:01am
Independence and servitude

Independence and servitude

Independence is one of those words that is used excessively with the awful price that its meaning becomes more... Published 09 Aug, 2011 06:54am
Who speaks for women?

Who speaks for women?

Be not content with stories of those who went before you. Go forth and create your own story. —Rumi   It’s difficult... Published 06 Aug, 2011 09:33am
Going beyond exile

Going beyond exile

Beloved are men’s native lands Passions only the heart can gratify, over there. Longing for home, men tenderly... Published 26 Jul, 2011 08:42am
A dangerous Saudi affair

A dangerous Saudi affair

Life in Saudi Arabia is good - oil rich, tax free incomes, multiple servants, big villas and security.  Even... Published 19 Jul, 2011 06:19am

What`s at stake

John Esposito is a professor of International Affairs and Islamic Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC... Published 18 Apr, 2010 12:00am