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Pakistan cannot tackle child abuse with politicians like Rana Sanaullah in power
Like a tiny flame still years away from growing into a full blown fire, a child is deeply vulnerable to strong winds. Due to this susceptibility, a child feels more intensely than adults do; raised...
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Dear Faisal Qureshi, just stop the hypocrisy. Please.
Dear Faisal Qureshi, Let me start by saying that while I am a film critic whose reviews are published weekly in Pakistan, I rarely watch Bollywood ‘films’. In fact, the last time I tried, my brain...
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The Gulf States are defecating gold, but can’t offer relief to Syrian refugees?
The first time I came across these images I was overcome with grief. Later, the sadness was replaced by outrage, but the tears continued to flow. Strangely, all I can do now is remark on how beautiful...
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He raped and killed his five-year-old daughter for being too ‘flirty’ – let...
If you’ve ever wondered what the face of barbarism looks like, then look no further than this man. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="396"] Photo: Daily Mail[/caption] His name is Fayhan...
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Saudi Arabia, building 200 mosques will not help the refugee crisis
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in all its benevolent wisdom, has come to the aid of the Middle Eastern refugees lining up on the gates of Germany, by offering to build 200 mosques in the European nation....
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No one paid heed to the strike call. Is MQM losing its grip on Karachi?
Not too long ago, at the call for a citywide strike from Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), Karachi would have launched into a panicked frenzy, storekeepers would have shut down their business, cars would...
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Why won’t you let Ruwa Rehman Talk, dammit?
Shut up… shut up… shut up… just shut the f*** up… That’s how it starts for many sex abuse survivors in Pakistan when they finally draw the strength to reach out from the void and tell their story....
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If they thought Ahmed brought a ‘bomb’, why didn’t they evacuate the school?
When they say they thought 14-year-old MacArthur High School student, Ahmed Mohamed, brought a bomb to school, they are lying. They are lying through their teeth. Let’s examine the facts. This young...
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The filthy culture of bacha bazi in Afghanistan
The Afghans call this revolting act bacha bazi, and it is exactly what it sounds like. Young boys usually ostracised from villages by their families because they were attacked by a paedophile, wearing...
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Dear Younus Khan, please take Wasim Akram’s advice and ‘stop worrying about...
Dear Younus Khan, I hope this letter finds you well. Let me start by saying that you are, undoubtedly, one of the greatest Test match batsmen Pakistan has ever produced. Your powers of concentration...
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This boy saved his mother when the crane fell in Makkah
September 11, 2015. It is a day when the tragedy at Masjid al Haram in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stunned the world. A massive crawler crane, one of many used to modernise the city, collapsed without...
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How much should we celebrate the Supreme Court’s verdict on Mumtaz Qadri?
There is a Chris Rock quote I like sharing whenever someone seeks positive strokes for completing a responsibility they believe is a grand achievement. In his standup, the comedian speaks of fathers...
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Giving Saudi Arabia a vital position on the UN Human Rights Council is like...
During my 15 years growing up in Saudi Arabia, there was one tenet I, like most expatriates, strictly abided by. This simple unwritten rule was; minimise your interaction with locals. This is because...
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No, Fareed Zakaria, you cannot blame Pakistan for the mistakes made by the US...
Dear Fareed Zakaria, You are certainly a titan of journalism. Your CNN show, Fareed Zakaria GPS, is watched by countless worldwide, while your footprint can be found in publications such as Foreign...
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Will legalising homosexuality encourage incest?
(Authors note: Before forming judgment, I urge readers to read this article to the end.) After the United States Supreme Court legalised homosexual marriage across America, those in favour of equal...
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George Lucas took Star Wars to the dark side. Can JJ Abrams bring it back?
At the end of Return of the Jedi, Luke Skywalker faces off against his father, Darth Vader, under the watchful eye of the Sith Lord, Darth Sidious. Initially, Luke tries his best not to engage with...
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#ProfileForPeace defeats the mind games Shiv Sena tried to play by using Malala
Sometimes it is easy to forget the bond between Pakistan and India. Growing up in the Middle East, I had a number of Indian friends, and there was never an ounce of animosity between us, except of...
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What if gun control isn’t solely to blame for mass shootings in America?
With alarming regularity, shootings in America make the news across the planet, sometimes every other week. Horrific visuals of mayhem, tragedy, and pain fill our TV screens as we try to understand how...
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Rokhsahana, a woman, was barbarically put down like a dog that had defied its...
She just wanted to live her life. Rokhsahana, estimated to be only 19 years of age, was brutally stoned to death just over a week ago, in late October. An Afghan girl belonging to the village of...
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Dear Imran Khan, your inconsistent stance on your personal life is confusing
Dear Imran Khan, Let me start by offering my sincerest sympathies on the tragic end of your relationship with Reham Khan. I have, since I was a boy, held admiration for your achievements, and have read...
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