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Pervez Hoodbhoy, Dawn.com
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Politics, not Imran Khan alone, is to blame for Pakistan’s current predicament
Whether or not elections happen in October and Imran Khan rises from the ashes doesn’t matter. To fix what has gone wrong over 75 years is what’s important.
Pervez Hoodbhoy, Dawn.com
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Opinion: On India, religion or economy, Pakistan’s warring political parties aren’t very different
Although Imran Khan and Shehbaz Sharif’s parties are at daggers drawn, their common vision means the country’s path will not depend upon who wins or loses.
Pervez Hoodbhoy, Dawn.com
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Opinion: Pakistan’s economic plight can’t be blamed on its avaricious elites alone
The ultra-rich in every country are greedy. What sets Pakistan’s elites apart?
Pervez Hoodbhoy, Dawn.com
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Pakistan’s India-centric defence colleges aren’t preparing its officers to fight the Taliban
With its advanced American-Chinese weaponry, the army should have been able to drive out the militants. But that has not happened.
Pervez Hoodbhoy, Dawn.com
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Opinion: Pakistan’s poor are poor because of rapacious elites, not because of bank interest
The ruling regime’s desire to end bank interests has more to do with the upcoming elections than the ongoing economic turmoil.
Pervez Hoodbhoy, Dawn.com
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Why the state of science in Pakistan is so dreadful
From defence technology to space programme, the country has hardly made any progress.
Pervez Hoodbhoy, Dawn.com
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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Why Imran Khan’s agenda recalls the tale of a Pakistani hailed for kit that let ‘cars run on water’
Just as the water car violated thermodynamics, the former prime minister’s plans for his country violate commonsense.
Pervez Hoodbhoy, Dawn.com
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Opinion: Radicalism will consume Pakistan if it accepts the demands of Tehreek-i-Taliban
If the group wins in ex-Fata, how long before it spreads to other parts of the country.
Pervez Hoodbhoy, Dawn.com
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Opinion: What Pakistan can learn about school education from Israel
Israel has shown the effectiveness of its brain power – it has also exposed the vulnerability of opponents who do not have it.
Pervez Hoodbhoy, Dawn.com
The Reel
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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
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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By prioritising security, Pakistan has pushed human development and economic growth into the margins
The ISI is an efficient organisation. But it is not trained to help Pakistan attain prosperity and international competitiveness.
Pervez Hoodbhoy, Dawn.com
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What enables leaders like Imran Khan to command the senseless devotion of millions in Pakistan?
Absolutism has made the country’s politics less and less issue-oriented and more and more tribal.
Pervez Hoodbhoy, Dawn.com
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Opinion: In four years of his rule, Imran Khan has proven he is Pakistan’s Donald Trump
Many similarities between the two leaders are startlingly close.
Pervez Hoodbhoy, Dawn.com
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa