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Articles by Zohra Yusuf


Zohra Yusuf is a media professional and a human rights activist.

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[21 Jun 2012 | One Comment | ]
Balochistan: The Writing on the Wall

Zohra Yusuf, chairperson of the Human Rights Commission Pakistan, writes about the HRCP’s latest mission to Balochistan and the tragedies that occur there daily.

Arts & Culture, Books »

[15 Mar 2012 | One Comment | ]
Book Review: Sips From a Broken Teacup

A compelling narrative about life on the tea estates of Sylhet, Sips From a Broken Teacup vividly captures the traumatic last days before the break-up of Pakistan.

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[29 Oct 2011 | Comments Off | ]
Book Review: The Intolerant Indian

The Intolerant Indian is a critique of Indian secularism — a concept and system that the majority of Indians rightly take pride in, if not fully adhere to.

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[19 Jul 2011 | One Comment | ]
Images of Death

Will the images of unforgettable atrocities captured on digital cameras and cell phones by photographers and citizen journalists ensure justice for the victims, or will they fade from memory?

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[23 Jun 2011 | Comments Off | ]
Book Review: Tyranny of Language in Education

Journalist Zubeida Mustafa makes a strong case for teaching children in their mother tongue, especially in their early years.

News & Politics »

[27 Feb 2011 | 2 Comments | ]
TV Channels or Electronic Pulpits?

By promoting religiosity, the media has become an ally of the mullah in spreading bigotry and intolerance.

Opinion, Speaker's Corner »

[4 Jul 2004 | Comments Off | ]
Marketing Murder

“Are we reaching a stage when an on-camera beheading will be seen with a yawn?” asks human rights activist and media practioner Zohra Yusuf, as most channels race to show gruesome images to ostensibly increase their ratings.