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18th May, 2013
Sherry Rehman urges trade, end to drone strikes
Pakistan’s outgoing ambassador to the US said that Pakistan and the US have improved their ties considerably since 2011.
Pakistan’s outgoing ambassador to the US said that Pakistan and the US have improved their ties considerably since 2011.
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8th May, 2013
“Yes, Prime Minister” – From us to the US
In the end, it is the people of Pakistan who are to decide whether our relationship with the most influential international player has changed for the better or worse.
In the end, it is the people of Pakistan who are to decide whether our relationship with the most influential international player has changed for the better or worse.
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27th April, 2013
God, please defeat America’s allies on May 11
“What if America does not have a favorite in this election?” I asked him. This attracted the others and they joined the conversation.
“What if America does not have a favorite in this election?” I asked him. This attracted the others and they joined the conversation.
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26th April, 2013
Farewell, for now
"One of the reasons I chose to write for Dawn.com was to impress upon Pakistani readers the fact that not all Americans regard Pakistan with fear, hostility, and cynicism."
"One of the reasons I chose to write for Dawn.com was to impress upon Pakistani readers the fact that not all Americans regard Pakistan with fear, hostility, and cynicism."
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11th April, 2013
The curious history of US-Pakistan relations
Just why Pakistanis kept testing their friendship with the US by starting hopeless wars with India is anybody’s guess: NFP.
Just why Pakistanis kept testing their friendship with the US by starting hopeless wars with India is anybody’s guess: NFP.
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11th April, 2013
Chicago Zindabad!
It’s quite something to witness the global reach of Pakistani-Americans at the top of their respective fields — and all in one city.
It’s quite something to witness the global reach of Pakistani-Americans at the top of their respective fields — and all in one city.
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30th March, 2013
End of history: Baby shot between the eyes, dies
The pied piper went back to his cave empty handed. We do not allow pied pipers to steal our children. We kill them.
The pied piper went back to his cave empty handed. We do not allow pied pipers to steal our children. We kill them.
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14th March, 2013
An optimist’s hope begins to fade
How can one be hopeful, given that a consensus is emerging among Pakistan’s politicos to negotiate with the epitome of inhumanity?
How can one be hopeful, given that a consensus is emerging among Pakistan’s politicos to negotiate with the epitome of inhumanity?
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9th March, 2013
I cannot tell Shazia her son died in a blast, can you?
Thousands have already been killed – violent deaths make everybody sad but knowing the victim makes it worse.
Thousands have already been killed – violent deaths make everybody sad but knowing the victim makes it worse.
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2nd March, 2013
Why, o why is there so much pain and fear in the world?
“There is comfort in stereotyping people. And the ugly racist inside Zak did not want him to break out of his grips.”
“There is comfort in stereotyping people. And the ugly racist inside Zak did not want him to break out of his grips.”
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28th February, 2013
Ten Pakistanis doing great things for America
These unsung ambassadors demonstrate how the suffering official US-Pakistan relationship helps the unofficial one thrive.
These unsung ambassadors demonstrate how the suffering official US-Pakistan relationship helps the unofficial one thrive.
17th February, 2013
US seeks closer relations with Pakistan
The United States seeks to boost its relationship with Pakistan, though it is committed to winding up its combat operations in Afghanistan by the end of next year.
The United States seeks to boost its relationship with Pakistan, though it is committed to winding up its combat operations in Afghanistan by the end of next year.
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31st January, 2013
An American’s attempt to understand cricket in Pakistan
On Twitter I am barraged by 140-character staccato bursts of Urdu utterances punctuated by English profanity and references to Misbah, Hafeez and friends.
On Twitter I am barraged by 140-character staccato bursts of Urdu utterances punctuated by English profanity and references to Misbah, Hafeez and friends.
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17th January, 2013
Ten Americans doing great things for Pakistan
While relations between Islamabad and Washington may be floundering, relations between common Pakistanis and Americans are flourishing.
While relations between Islamabad and Washington may be floundering, relations between common Pakistanis and Americans are flourishing.
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2nd January, 2013
Pilot’s dinner trumps regard for civilian lives
No country, irrespective of its economic or military clout, is permitted to wage wars in secret, writes Murtaza Haider.
No country, irrespective of its economic or military clout, is permitted to wage wars in secret, writes Murtaza Haider.
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22nd December, 2012
New York tells pastor of hate: Love is all you need
“No one can save that can’t be saved,” he sang. The entire crowd joined him, drowning the voice of hate.
“No one can save that can’t be saved,” he sang. The entire crowd joined him, drowning the voice of hate.
7th December, 2012
Premier conveys concerns to Olson about drone war
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf told the US Ambassador Richard Olson that “alternative means to eliminate terrorists” needed to be found out.
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf told the US Ambassador Richard Olson that “alternative means to eliminate terrorists” needed to be found out.
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17th November, 2012
“Few things are more inherently un-American than drones”
I am sharing this letter by Todd Shea with you because it is as important as the work he does in rural Pakistan, if not more.
I am sharing this letter by Todd Shea with you because it is as important as the work he does in rural Pakistan, if not more.
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10th November, 2012
Obama and Pakistan: Personal likes do not influence policies
“Interviewing US President Obama for Dawn in June 2009 was a window into the lives of those who live in a fishbowl.”
“Interviewing US President Obama for Dawn in June 2009 was a window into the lives of those who live in a fishbowl.”
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8th November, 2012
Five challenges faced by Washington’s Pakistan analysts
It’s not all fun and fame to be a Pakistan specialist in this town, writes Michael Kugelman.
It’s not all fun and fame to be a Pakistan specialist in this town, writes Michael Kugelman.
