Caroline Jaine

Little voice

Little voice

We could honor Malala by rediscovering authentic individual voices. Don’t wait for a gruesome attack to read these quiet words. Published 15 Oct, 2012 11:10am
Fanning the flames in Karachi

Fanning the flames in Karachi

The perception of Karachi by the media is often presented as a violent city – its plurality, commercial centres and hospitable inhabitants overlooked. Published 17 Sep, 2012 04:12pm
When you get there ...

When you get there ...

The arrival of migrants inevitably has an effect on British society. The food, language and culture changes – and that is something to be celebrated. Published 03 Sep, 2012 11:24am
Oil and murder (again)

Oil and murder (again)

The Myanmar riots really have come at a bad time. Now, any good news on the country will be forced to carry the caveat of murder. Published 30 Jul, 2012 07:02am
Nothing but the truth

Nothing but the truth

“Can you live with the fact that for events such as the death of Bin Laden, you might not ever know an ultimate truth?” Published 16 Jul, 2012 06:03pm
A Pakistani Olympic torch bearer

A Pakistani Olympic torch bearer

It feels as if at last the Olympics are beginning to be about the people and the sport – not about the security concerns. Published 02 Jul, 2012 04:59pm
Over the drone of drones

Over the drone of drones

During refugee week, let’s look a little differently at Fata and KP and not get caught up in the media stereotyping of an area – and if possible, hear the voices of people. Published 18 Jun, 2012 03:31pm
Political art and Pakistan

Political art and Pakistan

There is fierce debate about whether art changes or simply reflects society but there is no doubt that it contributes positively to debate and open society. Published 04 Jun, 2012 02:13pm
Too dangerous for the Games?

Too dangerous for the Games?

For Londoners, the Olympics have turned their city more into a military zone than the centre of fun and excitement. Published 21 May, 2012 09:16am
Hate-mail and book burnings

Hate-mail and book burnings

The Nazis, like the Taliban, the USSR, Qin Dynasty, Pinochet’s regime and many others had policies of burning books. Perhaps because they understood that the pen is mightier than the sword. Published 07 May, 2012 07:11am
Acid attacks and Pakistani schizophrenia

Acid attacks and Pakistani schizophrenia

“While there is an absolute elation for the Oscar success of ‘Saving Face', there is also a dark feeling in the pit of my stomach which asks why for this film?” Published 16 Apr, 2012 04:19pm
Sunshine and rain on Talat Hussain

Sunshine and rain on Talat Hussain

English drizzle welcomed Pakistani journalist, Talat Hussain, to Cambridge this weekend. Hosted by the University’s... Published 19 Mar, 2012 07:55am