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A season of quotes
Never a dull moment. And, increasing requests for quotes, opinions and reactions. Sometimes I wonder if it makes a difference? I am putting some…
Before it’s too late
Pakistan’s radicalization is now a threat to its society and the region. Whilst General Zia ul Haq will be remembered for institutionalizing extremism, most…
Remembering Parveen Shakir
Naveed Abbas has contributed this beautiful tribute to a great poetess Parveen Shakir who died 16 years ago. Please check her poems and their…
Asma Jahangir – A formidable fighter
Fearless and a formidable fighter, Asma Jahangir personifies the struggles Pakistanis have initiated against shameful cultural practices, discriminatory legislation and executive excess. A frail…
My painting as a magazine cover
KIndle Magazine , originally uploaded by Jahane Rumi. Kindle magazine has printed an excerpt from my forthcoming travel book. I has sent them…
My comments on BBC: Pak floods and political instability
Please click at the link below to hear my comments on BBC World. In summary, political instability will accelerate economic meltdown and there is…
China: Braving the Storm
China has so far braved many storms. However, this time it will be a test of its political leadership and economic managers to set…
Match fixing: shameful and unacceptable
The match-fixing allegations are not new for Pakistani cricketers. In the past, such allegations have been proved within the country. The recent scandal with…
Pakistan Policy Group – logo
Here is a log for the informal network of policy practice, research, advisory and communication activities. It would be good to know the feedback…
Magic moments – incredible photos on mysticism
Today, a magical photographer and a brave journalist Iason Athanasiadis, wrote to me after reading some of my comments in NYT. This is such…
Kaifi & I
Shabana Azmi reads from her mother Shaukat Kaifi’s memoirs at the Jaipur literary festival. The segment was introduced by Urvashi Butalia Presented by DNA…
Baytunur – an academic platform in Lahore
Announcement by Taimoor Khan Mumtaz Baytunur registered as a trust in the year 2006 to promote the understanding of the spiritual branch of Islam…