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[30 Apr 2011 | Comments Off | Amir Zia]
The Business of Crime

As the crime mafia’s vise around Karachi’s business community tightens, the country’s economic hub braces itself for another flight of capital.

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[30 Apr 2011 | Comments Off | Maheen Bashir Adamjee]
The Women’s Room

A stimulating international conference reminded us of the ties and tribulations that bind women across borders – and the struggle that must continue.

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[30 Apr 2011 | Comments Off | Maheen Bashir Adamjee]

Nabiha Meher Sheikh, an instructor at LUMS, says that the principle that academia should be a safe haven for intellectuals and liberals is no longer adhered to by many people associated with the country’s universities, including students.

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[30 Apr 2011 | Comments Off | Maheen Bashir Adamjee]
Frontier of Feminism

At a conference on women, religion and politics in Lahore, Bushra Gohar, a member of parliament and the central vice president of the Awami National Party, gave a speech reminding women to stand up and make their presence felt.

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[30 Apr 2011 | Comments Off | Amir Zia]
Interview: Muhammed Saeed Shafiq

“Leading businessmen and small shopkeepers alike are the criminals’ targets,” says Muhammed Saeed Shafiq.

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Cold Winds of Change?

A university professor from Istanbul says Ataturk’s Turkey may well be a thing of the past.

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[30 Apr 2011 | Comments Off | Amir Zia]
La Cosa Nostra

Officially banned, the Amn Committee still remains active in criminal enterprises across the city.

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[30 Apr 2011 | Comments Off | Salam Dharejo]
Trafficking in Beggars

Disabled people are being smuggled to Iran and the Middle East to be used for beggary.

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[29 Apr 2011 | One Comment | Arman Sayani]
Let the Music Play

The music industry has revolutionised itself from a commercial venture to a vibrant space for young talent and social change.

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[29 Apr 2011 | Comments Off | Maheen Bashir Adamjee]
Child Prodigy

With flashes and sparks, a young Pakistani guitarist lights up the local music scene.