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Zahid Hussain, Dawn.com
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As the noose tightens around Imran Khan, he faces the most serious test of his political career
As the PTI crumbles, the former Pakistan prime minister is paying the price for taking on, simultaneously, rival political forces and the establishment.
Zahid Hussain, Dawn.com
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Empire strikes back? Crackdown on Imran Khan’s supporters, party leaders is foreboding sign
Some of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders and supporters could face trial under the Army Act. The creeping shadow of army rule is becoming more pronounced.
Zahid Hussain, Dawn.com
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Political storm in Pakistan over phone-tapping, leaked audiotapes ahead of key court hearing
It is evident that the latest spree of audio leaks, targeting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders, is part of a political agenda involving central agencies.
Zahid Hussain, Dawn.com
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‘I’m a small man but my music is huge’: Wasifuddin Dagar on the AR Rahman plagiarism row
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A new book offers detailed historical accounts of the Sultans of Oman in the 19th century
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Watch: Beyoncé was joined by her daughter Blue Ivy on stage for a dance routine during UK concert
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Why froth is essential for the perfect beer-drinking experience
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Armed gangs and a partisan state: How Manipur slipped into civil war
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Opinion: Dissenting voices within Pakistan SC have spotlighted the need for judicial reforms
The trust in the judiciary has been shaken by revelations in the case against the postponement of polls by the Election Commission.
Zahid Hussain, Dawn.com
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Opinion: Any move to arrest Imran Khan or ban his party could push Pakistan towards civil strife
Removing one of the largest parties in the country from the political process will have serious consequences.
Zahid Hussain, Dawn.com
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Opinion: Pakistan is drifting towards anarchy
With constitutional bodies at loggerheads, the democratic process is all but dead in the country.
Zahid Hussain, Dawn.com
Video
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Watch: How this lone buffalo outwits a pride of lions to escape an attack
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Watch: Truck carrying cartons of beer overturns, passersby rush to steal bottles
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Watch: This version of Rema’s chart-topping hit ‘Calm Down’ has Tamil lyrics
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Watch: Dramatic sight of massive sandstorm enveloping western and northern parts of Rajasthan
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Watch: Kapil Sharma sings popular ghazal ‘Hungama Hai Kyun Barpa’, Aamir Khan joins in
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Imran Khan’s verbal war with former Army chief has exposed the farce of Pakistan’s political system
The unfolding drama shows that the country’s political leadership is always ready to become a pawn of the establishment in its game of chess.
Zahid Hussain, Dawn.com
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Pakistan is paying the cost of appeasing the Taliban with the blood of its citizens
A reported deal with the banned outfit allowed the militants who had fled to Afghanistan to escape the military operation to return home.
Zahid Hussain, Dawn.com
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Nawaz Sharif’s party has lost its bearings in the fast-changing political landscape of Pakistan
The humiliation suffered by the party in the Punjab bye-elections is an ominous sign.
Zahid Hussain, Dawn.com
The Reel
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Pastel shades, tableau shots: Recreating the Wes Anderson aesthetic
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‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’ trailer: Romantic film stars Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani
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Tigmanshu Dhulia on Irrfan: ‘His observation of life was very surgical, very meticulous’
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Start the week with a film: ‘Charlie’s Country’ is a powerful portrait of defiance
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Opinion: Pakistan’s flawed counterterrorism strategy has allowed the return of the Taliban
The recent rise in insurgency-related violence has proved that the country has failed to address the root cause of the problem.
Zahid Hussain, Dawn.com
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The Durand Line has become a combustible flashpoint because of Taliban’s support for militant groups
Afghan Taliban’s refusal to sever ties with Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan and East Turkestan Islamic Movement has irked Islamabad and Beijing.
Zahid Hussain, Dawn.com
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Opinion: Imran Khan’s decision to dissolve two state assemblies pushes Pakistan deeper into chaos
But will the move to checkmate the fledgling dispensation work?
Zahid Hussain, Dawn.com
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