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Recent articles from the archives

Local Liberal Dribble

Nadeem F Paracha Jun 23, 2008

I think it's time we start addressing irrationally-charged matters like religious fanaticism as a psychological issue rather than an intellectual or an ideological one.

The Emerging Threat

Ayesha Umar May 27, 2008

According to some people, Mangal Bagh has the full backing of government. If this is true than another Frankenstein is in the making.

Pakistan: The War of Drones

Pervez Hoodbhoy Mar 10, 2008

Why do so many Pakistanis suddenly lose their voice when it comes to condemning suicide bombings? Is it because the bomber kills in the name of Islam?

Benazir Bhutto Killed in an Attack

Chowk Dec 27, 2007

Reports say a suicide bomber fired shots at Bhutto as she was leaving the rally at Liaqut Bagh, Rawalpindi before blowing himself up.

Welcome Home Ms Bhutto

Ayesha Umar Oct 20, 2007

There is no doubt that Benazir was the prime target of the attack. A lot has been changed in those 8 years. Pakistan is paying a heavy price for being the key US ally in the war on terror.

Cause and Detect

Bhaskar Dasgupta Aug 5, 2005

Please do remember that I am ignoring the conspiracy theorists, who are a real funny bunch, blaming it on the intelligence services, the police, the Zionists, the military industrial complex, capitalism, little green men from Uranus

Compounded Waste

Temporal May 9, 2005

As a Muslim I cannot decide what is worse the US intransigence or Osama’s arrogance. Or the reverse. And what makes a person part with their life.

Dec 31, 1969

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