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Irreversible Damage

Jan 8th, 2012 | By | Category: Latest, Pakistan
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At least 10 more people were killed in Karachi on ethnic and sectarian grounds last week, amidst the heated debate of new provinces in the country. It seems that the waters of Karachi are being tested for another round of confrontation in 2012, as none of the actors involved are ready to step back. The […]



We need tanks, yes, ‘think’ tanks!

Aug 6th, 2011 | By | Category: Latest
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There are 4,861 universities in the United States whereas Pakistan has produced only 6,478 PhDs since its birth. The number of living PhDs in Pakistan are far less than the total degree awarding institutions in the United States. Mr. Hussain Haqqani, who happens to be Pakistan Ambassador to the United States (or some say its […]



Pathological Liars

Jul 26th, 2011 | By | Category: Pakistan, World
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“I am at liberty to tell you today that its customary in an incident like this for our government to conduct a criminal investigation, that’s our law, and I can give you the full assurance of our government today that it will take place!” The assertion on Raymond Davis’ trial by US Senator John Kerry […]



Freedom and (ir)responsibility

Jul 2nd, 2011 | By | Category: Media Watch
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Newspapers that maintain a left-of-centre policy in Pakistan claim to be unbiased and independent on facts and reporting. However, they are often subjected to ruthless criticism by the rightist journalists and bloggers for misleading the facts and total biased reporting of events. Maintaining a left-of-centre or rightist policy is the legal choice of the institution […]