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15th May, 2013
People’s media
Social media – platform for political discourse or another wedge between the elite and the proletariat?
Social media – platform for political discourse or another wedge between the elite and the proletariat?
28th April, 2013
Gunmen surround foreign ministry in Libya capital
Around 30 vehicles, some mounted with anti-aircraft guns, and dozens of armed men surrounded the office.
Around 30 vehicles, some mounted with anti-aircraft guns, and dozens of armed men surrounded the office.
26th April, 2013
What are female politicians doing for women?
Whether it’s Badam Zari from Bajaur, or Veeru Kohli form Hyderabad, women are trying their luck by running for the upcoming elections on general seats.
Whether it’s Badam Zari from Bajaur, or Veeru Kohli form Hyderabad, women are trying their luck by running for the upcoming elections on general seats.
26th April, 2013
A fortress under assault
Peshawar’s National Assembly constituency NA-1 has always mainly been closely fought over by the ANP and the PPP.
Peshawar’s National Assembly constituency NA-1 has always mainly been closely fought over by the ANP and the PPP.
25th April, 2013
Taliban, taboos bar millions of women from Pakistan vote
Voting for a man whom married women do not know was grounds for automatic divorce.
Voting for a man whom married women do not know was grounds for automatic divorce.
20th April, 2013
Two days, two videos: Political satire galore
Beyghairat Brigade hits out against the establishment in a powerful new song while 'Naa Maloom Afraad' have their own message.
Beyghairat Brigade hits out against the establishment in a powerful new song while 'Naa Maloom Afraad' have their own message.
20th April, 2013
Where biradri mingles with party
For a party committed to change the PTI did something very conventional recently: it asked three men belonging to the same family to choose one for the PTI ticket in a constituency.
For a party committed to change the PTI did something very conventional recently: it asked three men belonging to the same family to choose one for the PTI ticket in a constituency.
20th April, 2013
Local rivalries dominate
The politics of Jhelum are beset with local rivalries. PPP once had a vote bank here but PML-N has come to dominate .
The politics of Jhelum are beset with local rivalries. PPP once had a vote bank here but PML-N has come to dominate .
18th April, 2013
The election will be televised — and tweeted
In the 90s, politicians used the floor of the parliament and rallies to rail against opponents. Pakistan’s newest crop of politicians isn’t taking to the mic but to the smartphone.
In the 90s, politicians used the floor of the parliament and rallies to rail against opponents. Pakistan’s newest crop of politicians isn’t taking to the mic but to the smartphone.
14th April, 2013
Proof of the pudding lies in eating
Discussing election manifestos, business and industry leaders stress the need to rise above personal gains.
Discussing election manifestos, business and industry leaders stress the need to rise above personal gains.
10th April, 2013
Indian court reopens probe into Sikh riots
An Indian court ordered federal investigators to reopen a case against a ruling Congress party leader over deadly 1984 riots that killed at least 3,000 members of the Sikh community.
An Indian court ordered federal investigators to reopen a case against a ruling Congress party leader over deadly 1984 riots that killed at least 3,000 members of the Sikh community.
7th April, 2013
Imran rules out electoral alliance with any party
Imran Khan said “electable and alliance politics is for power while our politics is to usher a change in the country”.
Imran Khan said “electable and alliance politics is for power while our politics is to usher a change in the country”.
28th March, 2013
Nelson Mandela back in hospital with lung infection
The 94-year-old was hospitalised “due to the recurrence of his lung infection” just before midnight on Wednesday, President Jacob Zuma's office said in a statement.
The 94-year-old was hospitalised “due to the recurrence of his lung infection” just before midnight on Wednesday, President Jacob Zuma's office said in a statement.
22nd March, 2013
Ex-women MPAs feel political culture not favourable
Female politicians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are unable to be as active as males due to social and political hurdles, but they still appear optimistic.
Female politicians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are unable to be as active as males due to social and political hurdles, but they still appear optimistic.
14th March, 2013
Changing tides with tunes: The role of music
From political hypocrisies to societal absurdities, music today is speaking volumes of the change that is needed in Pakistan.
From political hypocrisies to societal absurdities, music today is speaking volumes of the change that is needed in Pakistan.
11th March, 2013
Bahrain court acquits Shia rights activist: lawyer
A Bahrain court acquitted leading Shia rights activist Yousif al-Muhafda who was on trial for spreading false news.
A Bahrain court acquitted leading Shia rights activist Yousif al-Muhafda who was on trial for spreading false news.
24th February, 2013
At least three shot dead in Bangladesh protest over bloggers
“They attacked us with machetes, sticks, bricks and firearms from three sides when we tried to clear the barricade. We fired back in self-defence,” said a local deputy police chief.
“They attacked us with machetes, sticks, bricks and firearms from three sides when we tried to clear the barricade. We fired back in self-defence,” said a local deputy police chief.
18th February, 2013
Russian lawmaker’s body found in barrel of cement
The body of a kidnapped Russian lawmaker has been found in a cement-filled barrel in a cellar outside Moscow, investigators said Monday.
The body of a kidnapped Russian lawmaker has been found in a cement-filled barrel in a cellar outside Moscow, investigators said Monday.
13th February, 2013
Dozen injured in Bangladesh war crimes protest
Clashes rocked the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka's main commercial district on Wednesday as police battled with protesters demanding a halt to the country's war crimes trials.
Clashes rocked the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka's main commercial district on Wednesday as police battled with protesters demanding a halt to the country's war crimes trials.
13th February, 2013
US to help allies, be more open in fight on Al Qaeda
The US will help its allies confront an evolving Al Qaeda threat and be more transparent with the American people in the fight against terror groups, President Obama said.
The US will help its allies confront an evolving Al Qaeda threat and be more transparent with the American people in the fight against terror groups, President Obama said.
