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[13 Sep 2011 | One Comment | Mahir Ali]
English Meltdown: Trying to Make Sense of The London Riots

If Britain does not pay heed to the lessons of its periodic paroxysms of violence, the unrest that is deeply embedded in its political economy will reignite at some point.

Editorial, Opinion »

[9 Sep 2011 | 2 Comments | Rehana Hakim]
Editor’s Note: September 2011

What prompted Sindh’s senior minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza to lash out at the MQM and federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik when his own party was in talks with the MQM to bring them back into the cabinet?

News & Politics, Opinion, Viewpoint »

[5 Sep 2011 | One Comment | Shaheen Buneri]
What is the Government’s Plan for Rebuilding Swat?

Given the military’s support of jihadi groups, local communities in Swat ask, “From where should the de-radicalisation process be initiated?”

Opinion, Speaker's Corner »

[30 Aug 2011 | One Comment | Mushtaq Panjwani]
Why do Pakistanis Complain So Much?

Mushtaq Panjwani laments the fact that most Pakistanis spend their lives whining about anything and everything instead of looking at the positive side of life.

News & Politics, Opinion, Viewpoint »

[28 Aug 2011 | Comments Off | Sujoy Dhar]
Letter from India: Of Bombings and Bonding

Mumbaikars on the war path…Khar on a peace mission…and Bollywood heroes on a quest to bond.

Opinion, Viewpoint »

[15 Aug 2011 | 10 Comments | Raisa Vayani]
Defending Gay Rights: It’s about Fairness, Tolerance and Human Decency

We all need to let those who are gay be true to themselves – in peace. After all, doesn’t homophobia seem philosophically inconsistent with the idea of a peaceful religion and a loving God?

Opinion, Viewpoint »

[15 Aug 2011 | 2 Comments | Natasha Japanwala]
Of Life and Death Sentences: Why We Should be Sympathetic

Is it right to hand down a life sentence for inaction?

News & Politics, Opinion, Viewpoint »

Military Facilities in Urban Areas Remain Under Threat of Attack

A retired commander of the Pakistan Navy discusses how limitations within the military and failed intelligence strategies have led to a severely weakened security apparatus — and an unstable nation.

Editorial, Opinion »

[5 Aug 2011 | One Comment | Rehana Hakim]
Editor’s Note: August 2011

Is there any hope at all for Karachi and its beleaguered residents?

News & Politics, Opinion, Viewpoint »

[5 Aug 2011 | 2 Comments | Mahir Ali]
Rupert Murdoch and the Future of News International

More newspapers will likely be released from the mogul’s grip, while his television stations remain. Whatever goes, though, will be greeted with the slogan: “Good riddance!”