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Huma Yusuf, Dawn.com
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US, UAE, Russia: More countries are invested in bringing Pakistan and India to the negotiating table
A 2018 World Bank study estimated that the two countries are missing out on $37 billion in trade due to tariffs and non-existent connective infrastructure.
Huma Yusuf, Dawn.com
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In Pakistan, the danger to democracy comes from within the system
In their book ‘How Democracies Die’, Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt provide a litmus test for authoritarian behaviour by leaders worldwide.
Huma Yusuf, Dawn.com
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World leaders are using Covid-19 to undermine democracy – and history won’t judge them well for it
Democratic governments are best-equipped to deal with the fallout of the global crisis.
Huma Yusuf, Dawn.com
Trending
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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Why isn't there more outrage in Pakistan over Qandeel Baloch's murder?
When a woman is murdered, the authorities and public at large often point to some aspect of her behaviour that warranted attack.
Huma Yusuf
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To eradicate 'honour' killings, Pakistan must first refer to the practice as murder
Despite rapid social transition in the country, the widespread notion that honour killing is part of its culture stubbornly persists.
Huma Yusuf
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The Pakistan paradox: Terror incidents are on the wane but extremism is rising
The country's war against fundamentalist violence will not be won on the battlefield, but in classrooms, madrassas, mosques, the offices of bureaucrats and at police stations.
Huma Yusuf
Video
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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In quest for a 'positive' Pakistan, nationalism has become a fashion statement
The popularity of local cultural products informed by national pride is part of an attempt to project a better national image tarnished by violence and terror.
Huma Yusuf
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Why India's soft power goes much further than Pakistan's
Pakistan should take a leaf out of its neighbour's book on how it builds on its brand of arts and culture.
Huma Yusuf
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In Pakistan, the Ramzan vs Ramadan debate reflects a deep national identity crisis
As in India, there is growing anxiety among some sections across the border about the Arabisation of the subcontinent's Islamic culture.
Huma Yusuf
The Reel
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Watch: In animated prequel, Baahubali and Bhallaladeva unite to defeat the warlord Raktadeva
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film