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Blog Row, The Water Cooler »

[30 Oct 2009 | 2 Comments | Nadir Hassan]
Weekly Briefing

Oh, what a week it was.

News & Politics, People »

[30 Oct 2009 | Comments Off | Amna Khalique]
Who is to Blame?

The death of Saad Khan has raised questions about safety procedures on reality shows.

Blog Row, The Water Cooler »

[29 Oct 2009 | One Comment | Nadir Hassan]
A War on Women

Two of the many recent attacks by militants suggest a change in their tactics. One of the twin suicide bombings at the International Islamic University in Islamabad was carried out outside the cafeteria of the women’s wing while the bombing at Meena Bazaar in Peshawar, which took over a hundred lives, was frequented mainly by lower- and middle-class women.

Blog Row, Sport Report, The Water Cooler »

[28 Oct 2009 | Comments Off | Nadir Hassan]
A Tragic Week

Remembering David Shepherd and Huma Akram.

Blog Row, Fashion, Girl Guide, Lifestyle »

[28 Oct 2009 | 17 Comments | Bina Khan]
Thank You for Smoking: 7 Tips for Perfect “Smoky” Eyes

Every girl needs to know how to do a smoky eye. It just goes with everything. And it’s guaranteed to make you feel super hot, or super elegant, writes Bina Khan.

Opinion, Speaker's Corner »

[28 Oct 2009 | Comments Off | Sohema Rehan]
Recession . . .  What Recession?

There is little evidence that the worldwide recession has affected the spending habits of Pakistan’s elite, writes one Karachiite.

Arts & Culture, Books, Sports »

[27 Oct 2009 | Comments Off | Nadir Hassan]
Sixty Years of Hurt

An authoritative book on the history of Indo-Pak cricket is much needed. Unfortunately, Shadows Across the Playing Field fails to provide an unbiased perspective.

News & Politics »

The Saudi Factor

Is the lease of agricultural lands for corporate farming to Saudi Arabia intended to benefit Pakistani citizens? Or is it a quid pro quo for Saudi largesse in the past and present?

Business, News & Politics »

[26 Oct 2009 | Comments Off | Najma Sadeque]
Giving Away the Family Silver

Foreign investors are eyeing Pakistan’s agricultural land and the government is entertaining their offers. But will Pakistani citizens benefit at all in the long-run?

Business, News & Politics »

[26 Oct 2009 | One Comment | Aoun Abbas Sahi]
Taking an Informed Decision

The Punjab agriculture minister believes that leasing agricultural land to foreign investors cannot be undertaken without consulting local farmers and investors.