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Weekly classics: Back to the Future

The Back to the Future trilogy is one of the most identifiable and enduring science fiction films ever made. This Spielberg production is a portrayal of time-travel that not only captured the imagination of its audiences, but also shaped it.In ... Read MoreComments (2)

The great ethics debate VI

The great ethics debate VI

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In the final part of a six-part series on ethical journalism, the topic of reporting... Read More

Hate free

Hate free

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A friend recently reposted a line, “Haters = Having Anger Towards Everyone Reaching... Read More

Holy bans only

Holy bans only

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While in a Karachi park a frenzied, self-righteous TV show host chased couples out... Read More

Holy bans only

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Holy bans only

While in a Karachi park a frenzied, self-righteous TV show host chased couples out on a date filming them without their consent last...

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Failure of militancy

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The moment (in the 1990s) the ‘Kashmir struggle’ allowed its militant aspect to rudely overshadow the doings of the more moderate...

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Let the sticks fly again

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Let the sticks fly again

As we trudged up the road towards the entrance of Hockey Club of Pakistan (HCP) Stadium for the Pakistan-China match on Wednesday,...

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Hassan’s story

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Hassan’s story

In Pakistan, cricket is a part our lives – from my 81-year-old grandfather to my seven-year-old brother Saad, cricket is indispensable.It...

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Soup for the soul

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Soup for the soul

Last Sunday afternoon as I lounged about lazily on my verdandah, I couldn’t help but think about how a perfect bowl of soup would...

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Hate free

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Hate free

A friend recently reposted a line, “Haters = Having Anger Towards Everyone Reaching Success!” on Facebook that got me thinking.Well,...

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The great ethics debate VI

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The great ethics debate VI

In the final part of a six-part series on ethical journalism, the topic of reporting on survivors of abuse is explored. When is it...

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Is Imran Khan the leader Pakistan needs?

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Is Imran Khan the leader Pakistan needs?

I’m not Pakistani, and for me to make pronouncements or pass judgment on Pakistani domestic politics would be presumptuous. But several...

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India’s underdeveloped republicanism

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India’s underdeveloped republicanism

To make independence meaningful, the lives of Indians were to be reorganised around the two political values of democracy and republicanism....

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Ug Lee American visits the GHQ

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Ug Lee American visits the GHQ

My name is Ug. Ug Lee American. Last October 3, I announced my candidacy for president of Pakistan. On November 17, I kicked off...

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Microfinance for enterprise development

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Microfinance for enterprise development

The microfinance sector is considered a tool for poverty alleviation, empowerment of women and with the mission that the “poor are...

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Lives on the line

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Lives on the line

Pakistan is one the many ‘blessed’ countries where the disparity amongst rich and poor masses is so high that official poverty...

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Withering garlands

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Withering garlands

One of Pakistan’s major social anomalies is its 1.2 million and growing street children.A prime responsibility of the State...

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