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Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
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A Pakistani comedian on Munawar Faruqui: ‘At some point, your art is simply not worth your life’
‘An artist is the moral conscience of the society. Once you lose that, there’s nobody left to tell the Emperor that he has no clothes.’
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
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For Pakistan to save itself, it has to let go of the Idea of Pakistan
'If we do not forego our fascination with our past, we will lose our future.'
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
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The seven stages of grief of a Pakistani cricket fan
A loss to India at the World Cup invariably triggers shock, denial, reflection. But in the end there’s always optimism.
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
Trending
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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How many Pakistani players would get into a Pakistan-India combined eleven?
Rohit Sharma vs Nasir Jamshed. Virat Kohli vs Younis Khan. Suresh Raina vs Misbah ul Haq. And much more.
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
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The excruciating experience of watching Pakistan bowl
The current state of Pakistan's fast-bowling makes the heart grow even fonder of Mohammad Sami.
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
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Finally! A Muslim apologises for everything
'Nothing could make all the victims of terrorist attacks all over the world happier than watching every single Muslim in the world say sorry.'
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Subramanian Swamy, I guarantee you that the ISI did not fund PK
I know the abbreviation ‘PK’ might have thrown you off, since it could also stand for Pakistan, but do you really think we are that obvious?
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
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Do away with the liberals!
'My mother's generation did not have this fad of liberalism. Everyone accepted that they had no rights, and as a result, they all led happy lives.'
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
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November 30: The revolution in Pakistan will be televised
Pakistani opposition politician Imran Khan has been given permission to hold a rally in Islamabad on Sunday. Everyone's watching.
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success