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Nadeem Farooq Paracha
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How independent Pakistan’s search for a music of its own made the qawwali popular on the radio
An excerpt from ‘Soul Rivals: State, Militant and Pop Sufism in Pakistan’, by Nadeem Farooq Paracha.
Nadeem Farooq Paracha
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How Jinnah’s liberal Pakistan was turned into a conservative Islamic state
Since independence, politicians faced with economic and political failure have used the ‘religious card’ to create a frenzy and distract from real issues.
Nadeem F Paracha
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The curious history of prohibition (and alcohol consumption) in Pakistan
An excerpt from journalist Nadeem Farooq Paracha’s new collection of essays on Pakistani culture and history.
Nadeem F Paracha
Trending
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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How the brain’s clock speeds up around middle age can determine future health and dementia
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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‘Eye to Eye’ to ‘Jab Sey Hoi Mohabbat’: The six most memorable Pakistani pop songs of all time
What led to their fame?
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Remembering three decades of friendship with Aamir Zaki, Pakistan’s unsung guitar hero
The writer reflects on his association with Aamir Zaki, from his days in band The Scratch to his turn in Coke Studio.
Nadeem F Paracha
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Back to the start: Revisiting the past of India, Pakistan (and this writer) in Mohenjo-Daro ruins
Mohenjo-Daro was one of the largest cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation which spanned much of what today is Pakistan.
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Video
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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Watch: Musicians from Kerala perform their version of the iconic 1985 song ‘We Are The World’
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In pictures: The historic moments that have shaped Pakistan
Various highs and lows in the country's history.
Nadeem F Paracha
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'Doh pal ka jeewan': Remembering Junaid Jamshed, the voice of a generation
The Pakistani singer and preacher died in a plane crash last week.
Nadeem F Paracha
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The first man on the moon was a Muslim warrior and other facts that India, Pakistan have been hiding
Presenting the histories and profiles of men that the two governments have kept secret.
Nadeem F Paracha
The Reel
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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The rise and steep fall of Mirza Aslam Baig, Pakistan's 'General Glasnost'
Messiahs often arrive from the military as panaceas, but their end is often inglorious.
Nadeem F Paracha
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The colourful history of the Pakistani passport
The Pakistani passport has been a mirror of the persistent existentialist tussle in the country itself.
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The forgotten past: Sir Syed and the birth of Muslim nationalism in South Asia
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was the intellectual pioneer of the sense of community among Muslims, of which Pakistan nationalism is a direct outcome.
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The Field
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains
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IPL 2024: Record-breaking Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians for first win of the season
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IPL 2024: ‘That’s some serious hitting’ – Reactions as Sunrisers Hyderabad set new tournament record