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Talib Qizilbash has been freelance writing since 2003. He joined Newsline in 2006, working as both a writer and editor, and has won a national APNS award for his writing. He is currently the magazine’s online editor. Find him on twitter @tqizilbash.

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[29 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Talib Qizilbash]
The Chat Room: Social Media and Democracy

Can social media transform democracy in Pakistan? Join our live online chat.

Blog Row, Globetrotting »

[23 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Talib Qizilbash]
Photo Gallery: Lake Manyara and its Wildlife

This small national park in Tanzania has the potential to unveil nature that remains hidden, or even nonexistent, elsewhere.

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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.

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[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.

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[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.

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[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.

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.

Technology »

[1 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Talib Qizilbash]
Porsche Designed BlackBerry P9981: Is This What RIM Needs to Survive?

It’s beautiful (and expensive), but the new smartphone is simply PR and marketing glitz that doesn’t hide or address the perfect storm that has engulfed RIM.

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[1 Dec 2011 | One Comment | Talib Qizilbash]
Of VIP Convoys, Security and Egos

In Pakistan, we’ve all been held hostage by VIP movements on the road. Here is my rant on the subject.