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[29 Feb 2012 | Comments Off | Zafarullah Khan]
The Case of Pakistan’s ‘Bogus Voters’

Will the Election Commission of Pakistan succeed in compiling error-free computerised electoral rolls or will the procedure remain a distant dream?

News & Politics, Opinion, Viewpoint »

[20 Feb 2012 | Comments Off | Sujoy Dhar]
Letter from India: Rushdie Interrupted

From the politically motivated exclusion of Salman Rushdie from the Jaipur Literary Festival to the exploitation of the people of the Andaman islands, Sujoy Dhar updates us with news from India.

News & Politics, Opinion, Viewpoint »

[17 Feb 2012 | One Comment | I. A. Rehman]
One Province Too Many?

The debate on the creation of new provinces rages in the country and Newsline examines the constitutional, legal, administrative and economic implications of this step.

Editorial, News & Politics, Opinion »

[13 Feb 2012 | 2 Comments | Rehana Hakim]
Editor’s Note: February 2012

Who do the relatives of victims of sectarian killings turn to for justice – and future security?

Opinion, Speaker's Corner »

[12 Feb 2012 | Comments Off | Hajra Komal Feroz]
Break the Silence: Fighting Sexual Harassment Together

During a seminar at SZABIST, Dr Fouzia Saeed questioned the norms of Pakistani society and asked the attendees to stand up for gender equality once and for all, saying, “I’m counting on your generation.”

Arts & Culture, Books, Opinion »

[10 Feb 2012 | Comments Off | Amna R. Ali]
The Art of Survival

As writers from several countries make their way to the 3rd Karachi Literature Festival this weekend, questions about life in Pakistan are probably foremost in their minds. Here is what some Pakistani writers had to say about how to survive in Pakistan in 2012.

News & Politics, Opinion »

[8 Feb 2012 | One Comment | Zafarullah Khan]
A Question of Survival: How Long Will the PPP Last?

Will the PPP survive as a political force in 2012?

Opinion, Speaker's Corner »

[2 Feb 2012 | 5 Comments | Nudrat Kamal]
Why I Chose Karachi University

There are many reasons why people don’t think very highly of Karachi University. Still, for some students, including ones with options, the school remains their first choice.

News & Politics, Opinion »

[27 Jan 2012 | One Comment | Zehra Nabi]
In Good  Times And In Bad…

Newsline looks back at the biggest events of 2011 and gives them a satirical spin.

News & Politics, Opinion »

[19 Jan 2012 | 3 Comments | Amir Zia]
Absolut Justice

Forget murder, rape, smuggling, terrorism and corruption – in Pakistan drinking liquor is the mother of all crimes.