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Amir Zia is a senior Pakistan-based journalist who has worked for leading international and national media organizations, including Reuters, AP, Gulf News, The News, Samaa TV, and Newsline.

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Act One
[13 Oct 2002 | Comments Off | Amir Zia]
Act One

Film and television stars lend colour to a drab electoral exercise by jumping into the fray.

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The Party Begins
[13 Oct 2002 | Comments Off | Amir Zia]
The Party Begins

It’s a new-look MQM, but not much has changed at the grassroots.

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Friends in Faith
[13 Sep 2002 | Comments Off | Amir Zia]
Friends in Faith

Six Islamic parties decide to close ranks to ensure their political survival.

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Games Parties Play
[8 Aug 2002 | Comments Off | Amir Zia]
Games Parties Play

The intra-party polls reveal the dictatorial mindset of political parties who perpetually clamour for democracy.

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A No-Win Situation
[7 Jul 2002 | Comments Off | Amir Zia]
A No-Win Situation

Will Benazir be able to broker her way out of self-exile to a triumphant home-coming?

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