Author: Shakir Lakhani
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Powerless Karachi goes on suffering
Today, March 6, 2008 will be remembered by the residents of Karachi for a long time. At eight in …
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Our shameless politicians
There was a time when Pakistani politicians were not greedy. The Quaid-e-Azam, for instance, refu…
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What did Chaudhry Shujaat really say to Musharraf?
I was astounded to read that the defeated chief of the Q-League, Chaudhry Shujaat met Musharraf a…
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Mr. Zardari makes a U-turn
I knew it would happen. Zardari now says that he is ready to work with Musharraf as president, co…
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What most Pakistanis believe
From conversations heard during bus rides in Karachi: 1. Pakistan once had more oil than even …
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Why is the U.S. obsessed with Musharraf?
I suppose it was only to be expected. Although the people rejected Musharraf and his allies in th…
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Elections did not change anything
Those who thought that a new era will begin after the elections will have to think again. Already…
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Cousin marriages & defective children
Recently, Muslims in the U.K. were outraged when it was announced that the prevalence of marriage…
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Asif Zardari holds the cards
The most powerful man in the country today appears to be Asif Ali Zardari. To all intents and pur…
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Who should I vote for?
I have not voted in the past two elections, because I know that nothing will change in Pakistan a…