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[7 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Talib Qizilbash]
Corruption in 2011: Citizens Cry Out

Transparency International release their 2011 corruption index, and the results reflect the public unrest across the world. Additionally, when the data is compared alongside development indicators, a clear correlation arises.

Blog Row, The Water Cooler »

[7 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Talib Qizilbash]
Corruption in Brazil: A New Zero-Tolerance Policy?

In many countries, if six cabinet ministers were forced to resign because of corruption allegations, you’d expect that voters would be baying for the blood of the top boss too. But not in Brazil. The president is cleaning house.

Food, Lifestyle »

[7 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Amna R. Ali]
A Photo Guide to Islamabad Cafés

A burgeoning coffee-shop culture has emerged in the sleepy capital. Here, our reporter chronicles the places that left an impression on her.

Blog Row, The Water Cooler »

[5 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Talib Qizilbash]
Bonn Conference Tries to Make Progress Without Pakistan

Besides a peaceful settlement in Afghanistan, human rights, ensuring recent gender gains are not lost in any political compromises and implementing a viable, long-term economic plan are all issues being discussed in Germany.

Blog Row, News & Politics, The Water Cooler »

[5 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Talib Qizilbash]
Imran Khan Declares Assets and is Immediately Challenged

The media needs to put the spotlight on every political leader, and keep it on, until they all step up and face the scrutiny of the nation.

Blog Row, The Water Cooler »

[4 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Online Editor]
Human Rights Watch Demands Improved Security for Shias

“Pakistani authorities need to address the severe danger faced by the Shia population with all necessary security measures. They can start by arresting extremist group members responsible for past attacks,” says HRW.

Blog Row, The Water Cooler »

[3 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Amna R. Ali]
Veena Malik: Pakistan’s Next Top Spy?

When the brave Veena Malik stood up to the morality brigade in Pakistan earlier this year and faced a conservative backlash, she was crowned a hero by many. Will she have more defenders this time?

Blog Row, The Water Cooler »

[2 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Talib Qizilbash]
Newsline Film on the 2010 Floods to Screen in New Delhi

When the Rains Came, a documentary about the 2010 floods, has been selected for the 6th International CMS VATAVARAN Environment and Wildlife Film Festival and Forum in New Delhi.

Arts & Culture, Movies »

[1 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Hardnews]
Afghanistan and Its New Generation of Filmmakers

A brilliant new generation of short-film makers, including women, thrives in Afghanistan.

Business »

[1 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Talib Qizilbash]
Has the Maker of the BlackBerry Lost the Connection to Consumers?

A look at the recent major events bruising RIM and impacting the company’s long-term prospects.