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In other parts of the world making movies may be a business or high art but in Bollywood, cinema is nothing less than a religion.
Persons like me had to make efforts to de-educate themselves and unlearn the most important political lesson: All Indians are not Hindus and all Hindus are not baniyas.
London is my adopted child and Karachi my own blood. I returned with great hope to bring a change in the design attitude of my own blood, not in an almost perfect child.
It may take the US several generations to realise the error in attempting to manipulate the law in order to justify illegal military oppression.
Pakistan
Breaking the cycle of animal abuse
The most common excuse for disregarding animal cruelty in Pakistan is that ‘we can’t begin to talk about animals when humans are not afforded their rights.’
Politics
Punjab’s soap opera and the hate triangle
Securing votes in Punjab is one thing and having these translated into seats, the real power, is another.
Terrorism
The jihad industry
Those employed by this industry are soldiers of radical leaders who have little sympathy for them.
World
How can Pakistani Americans increase Pakistan expertise?
One cannot truly become an expert unless you visit the country - particularly because portrayals of Pakistan in the US are at odds with actual realities on ground.
Sports
Blatter’s Asian tour: Another missed opportunity?
It's appalling that Pakistan's well-connected football chief could not convince the FIFA president to visit the country.
Satire
Ug Lee American runs into Hafiz Saeed in Lahore
"Our fortunes changed once we arrived in lovely Model Town. We spotted the absconder-that-isn’t on a leafy street, enjoying a leisurely gander."
Cricket
Looking back at the future
Great sports teams are like fast rally drivers, they seldom look in their rear view mirror; the sole focus is on what lies ahead.
Business
Under-the-table overheads
Bureaucratic bribery is an easier way of getting things done; making an ethical sacrifice is somehow more socially acceptable in our society.
Food
Food Prints: A research on Pakistani cuisines
Cuisine like any other aspect of a culture can be properly appreciated if it is viewed in the contexts of history and geography.
Sci-Tech
The real Watergate
While KWSB officials are reluctant to take the blame for the quality of water being distributed to Karachi’s inhabitants, they do admit that it doesn’t meet health standards.
Culture
Weekly Classics: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The icon of macho movie stars, Clint Eastwood will inspire just about anyone to wear a belt with a six shooter.
Vlog
While the soul lies in ruins
The National Museum of Pakistan, despite its outward look of neglect, retains a quiet but genuine charm.
Media
It’s not just Maya…
The problem is the school of thought and to target that warped mindset, a biased and controversial media is hardly a solution.
Out of the ballot
The curious case of Pakistani women voters
Ten million or so eligible female voters are missing from the voter lists in Pakistan. Are you surprised?
