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Abbas Nasir, Dawn.com
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Pakistan: The freedom and unfreedom of Nawaz Sharif
The former prime minister may likely to return to power within the next few months, but he faces difficult choices ahead.
Abbas Nasir, Dawn.com
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Opinion: Pakistan’s Supreme Court hasn’t always covered itself in glory (including in recent past)
The court’s actions have created the impression that Imran Khan is the ‘new establishment’ in Pakistan.
Abbas Nasir, Dawn.com
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Opinion: Pakistan is hurtling towards becoming a failed state
The country’s political and economic crises are worsening with every passing day.
Abbas Nasir, Dawn.com
Trending
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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J&K: NIT Srinagar student booked for alleged derogatory post about Prophet Muhammad
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Exit polls: Congress ahead in Telangana and Chhattisgarh, BJP in Rajasthan
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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US alleges India inadvertently hired undercover American agent to kill Sikh separatist: 10 points
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Opinion: Islamabad’s ‘act tough’ policy in Balochistan has yielded only death and destruction
The Baloch are furious for being treated like an alien presence on their own soil.
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Opinion: In the endless discourse on Pakistan’s next Army chief, the country’s poor find no mention
Will the new chief focus on professional matters alone or try to assume a larger role in the state affairs beyond the boundaries drawn by the Constitution?
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Opinion: Imran Khan’s party is spending millions on social media, while rivals pin hopes on jalsas
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has built a formidable machinery that beams targeted messages and sustains narratives.
Abbas Nasir, Dawn.com
Video
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Watch: Hilarious moments as woman wakes up at dawn to find neighbour’s pets in her house
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Watch: Professional ‘mermaid’ quickly removes tail to swim to safety after it got stuck in aquarium
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‘Go f**k yourself’: Elon Musk to advertisers who might boycott X because of his perceived views
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Watch: Cricketer meets children-turned-‘reporters’ who ask her cute questions
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescue team dance in celebration after all workers are evacuated safely
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No matter who is the next Pakistan army chief, he may not always follow the government’s lead
History shows that, once in office, the army chief is not guided by gratitude towards the prime minister who chose him but by other factors.
Abbas Nasir, Dawn.com
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Opinion: Imran Khan’s days as Pakistan’s prime minister are numbered
I do not think Khan will be able to retain his majority in Parliament and survive in office.
Abbas Nasir, Dawn.com
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As Afghanistan slides back into chaos, both Pakistan’s government and opposition are scared
Pakistan’s military recently briefed a parliamentary committee to build a national consensus.
Abbas Nasir, Dawn.com
The Reel
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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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A new Annapurna Devi film could be the last word on the recluse – or the start of a new quest
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee stars in survival drama ‘Joram’
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Start the week with a film: Darbhanga blues in ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar’
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As Imran Khan considers talks with Balochistan insurgents, key questions remain
Much blood has been shed, with very few families in the region unaffected by tragedy.
Abbas Nasir, Dawn.com
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Imran Khan seems to think there’s too much democracy in Pakistan
The prime minister has blamed democratic dispensations for the country’s lack of economic progress. He says he prefers an authoritarian system.
Abbas Nasir, Dawn.com
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Nawaz Sharif’s decision to call out Pakistan’s power brokers was a watershed moment in its politics
After years of silence, Sharif has raced up the escalation ladder in hitting out at individuals and institutions for undermining country’s democracy.
Abbas Nasir, Dawn.com
The Field
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India tour of South Africa: Sharma, Kohli, Bumrah skip white-ball series; Iyer makes Test comeback
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Uganda script history to qualify for 2024 edition in USA and West Indies
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Junior World Boxing C’ships 2023: Eight Indian boxers move into the semi-finals and confirm medals
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Badminton, Syed Modi International: Treesa/Gayatri, Priyanshu Rajawat reach quarter-finals
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 24-member Indian squad for 5 Nations Tournament in Spain