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5th April, 2013
In the eye of the storm: Amir down but not out
The disqualification of Ayaz Amir’s nomination papers, virtually created ripples in the country.
The disqualification of Ayaz Amir’s nomination papers, virtually created ripples in the country.
31st March, 2013
Homage paid to Ardeshir Cowasjee
Speakers shed light on the invaluable contributions of Dawn columnist Ardeshir Cowasjee to humanity at a memorial held in his honour in SIUT.
Speakers shed light on the invaluable contributions of Dawn columnist Ardeshir Cowasjee to humanity at a memorial held in his honour in SIUT.
29th November, 2012
Friends remember Cowasjee
“A serious loss,” is how M.A. Majid, the man who edited Ardeshir Cowasjee’s columns for decades, summed up the columnist’s death. Cowasjee passed away at…
“A serious loss,” is how M.A. Majid, the man who edited Ardeshir Cowasjee’s columns for decades, summed up the columnist’s death. Cowasjee passed away at…
25th November, 2012
In pictures: Ardeshir Cowasjee 1926-2012
Photographs spanning over three decades, a pictorial glimpse into the life of Ardehsir Cowasjee.
Photographs spanning over three decades, a pictorial glimpse into the life of Ardehsir Cowasjee.
25th November, 2012
Memories of Ardeshir Cowasjee
The sheer depth, breadth and texture of his knowledge and experiences were a force of nature.
The sheer depth, breadth and texture of his knowledge and experiences were a force of nature.
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24th November, 2012
Whether my Maker is prepared for the ordeal of meeting me…
With Ardeshir Cowasjee's passing away, Pakistan has lost a voice, a voice like no other.
With Ardeshir Cowasjee's passing away, Pakistan has lost a voice, a voice like no other.
24th November, 2012
Mourning a man who mourned for Pakistan
“Cowasjee passed away heartbroken, unable to actually see Pakistan become what he thought Jinnah wanted it to become,” writes NFP.
“Cowasjee passed away heartbroken, unable to actually see Pakistan become what he thought Jinnah wanted it to become,” writes NFP.
24th November, 2012
“So what do I do? Cry?”
When his dog ran over to me while I was sitting with him in his home during an interview, I leapt up in fear and asked if it could be taken away. Cowasjee became angry and exclaimed, “Mullah hai kya?”
When his dog ran over to me while I was sitting with him in his home during an interview, I leapt up in fear and asked if it could be taken away. Cowasjee became angry and exclaimed, “Mullah hai kya?”
14th October, 2012
Profile: The whistleblower
Ardeshir Cowasjee does what he feels like doing and says whatever may be on his mind… whether you like it or not is another matter altogether.
Ardeshir Cowasjee does what he feels like doing and says whatever may be on his mind… whether you like it or not is another matter altogether.
4th January, 2012
Will the lion roar again?
He was certainly the most feared columnist as nothing could stop him from speaking out against what he perceived to be wrong.
He was certainly the most feared columnist as nothing could stop him from speaking out against what he perceived to be wrong.
21st December, 2011
Jinnah Award conferred upon Cowasjee
The award is conferred “in recognition of outstanding and dedicated services to Pakistan”.
The award is conferred “in recognition of outstanding and dedicated services to Pakistan”.
28th August, 2011
Hope springs eternal
OCCASIONALLY, just occasionally, there is a glimmer of hope. Not for the immediate present, nor even for the near future — but hope there may…
OCCASIONALLY, just occasionally, there is a glimmer of hope. Not for the immediate present, nor even for the near future — but hope there may…
7th August, 2011
‘He hit me first’
SUBTITLED ‘When brothers and sisters fight’, Louise Bates Arnes wrote He Hit Me First in 1982 on selected dos and don’ts for parents of children…
SUBTITLED ‘When brothers and sisters fight’, Louise Bates Arnes wrote He Hit Me First in 1982 on selected dos and don’ts for parents of children…
8th July, 2011
SC urged to prevent violation of organ transplantation act
ISLAMABAD: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction for the government to devise protocols and rules to prevent violation…
ISLAMABAD: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction for the government to devise protocols and rules to prevent violation…
