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Articles with tag: MIA

Go Jamiat Go

Raza Hamdani   Nov 20, 2007   interacts: 16

The students have announced loud and clear that they no longer want the Jamiat over their head.

Javed Miandad : My Man Friday

Nadeem Akram   Jul 27, 2007   interacts: 8

For a person who enjoys the status of living legend to appear on a commercial television and rave and rant like an imbecile is unbecoming of a gentleman and a cricketer of his stature.

Encounters With Depression

Khalid Sohail   Jun 7, 2007   interacts: 48

Depression, like love, is probably one of the most misunderstood words of English language. It has been a mystery for lay people and professionals as it means different things to different people.

Letter from Multan

B Waraich   Jun 7, 2007   interacts: 4

In Kot Lakhpat jail, Lahore, that was our first day at a jail. The relatives, some of them were quite hopeful of finding someone. Call it wishful thinking or whatever.

What Next After Karachi’s Carnage?

Pervez Hoodbhoy   May 16, 2007   interacts: 1024

Although Musharraf denies that he wants a postponement, a lengthy martial law may now be his only chance for a continuation of his dictatorial rule into its eighth year – and perhaps beyond.

Why is the Government Dithering When it Should Stand Firm?

Kamal Siddiqi   May 2, 2007   interacts: 21

With religious extremists openly challenging the writ of the state, and despite overwhelming public demands that this be stopped, the government seems to be giving in.

Talibanization of Pakistan

Rafi Aamer   Apr 17, 2007   interacts: 196

By declaring that no law in Pakistan would be made against Islamic beliefs, the constituent assembly gave religious establishment the monopoly over legislative discourse thru which they could influence every part of the society.

Top of the World

Saad Shafqat   Dec 18, 2003   interacts: 13

Javed Miandad is one of the greatest cricketers to have played the game. Loved and admired across the world he is best known for his never-say-die attitude. Saad Shafqat, a Chowk alumnus wrote The Cutting Edge with Miandad earlier this year. It is with th

The Street Fighter

Mofeez Murtaza   Oct 6, 1998   interacts: 18

Is there such a thing as over-glorifying Miandad?

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