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Abdullah Zahid
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How an abandoned Bengal tiger cub in Pakistan found a new home in South Africa
With no connections in India and Bangladesh, Pakistani and South African non-profits nursed four-month-old ‘Baboo’ back to health and rehabilitated him.
Abdullah Zahid & Beena Sarwar
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As Pakistan votes in a predictable election, young people are in focus
The country’s youth faces growing social and economic challenges but remains politically disengaged and disillusioned with a low voter turnout.
Abdullah Zahid
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For Pakistan, political and economic considerations outweigh inhumane deportation of refugees
Scapegoating an entire community only speaks to Pakistan’s lack of legislation or political will on how to deal with refugees, say rights activists.
Abdullah Zahid
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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‘Why repeat Manipur violence here?’: In Pakistan, protests over attack on Christians in Jaranwala
‘Blasphemy’ laws have resulted in violence against Pakistan’s minorities and are a reminder of how religion is weaponised in the country.
Abdullah Zahid & Beena Sarwar
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The crackdown that followed Imran Khan’s arrest and what it means for Pakistan’s democracy
The government’s response to try the former prime minister’s supporters through military courts for violent protests will only worsen the situation.
Abdullah Zahid
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In a neighbourhood in crisis, voices from India to Afghanistan converge on struggle for democracy
Journalists and activists at the Fourth Asma Jahangir Conference touched upon religious bigotry in India, Sri Lanka’s crisis, the Taliban and more.
Abdullah Zahid & Beena Sarwar
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Watch: Comedian sings Ed Sheeran song in the style of artists ranging from Sonu Nigam to Kumar Sanu
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Watch: Woman holds abdominal plank position for over four and half hours
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Watch: Kuno National Park posts video to celebrate cheetah cub Mukhi’s first birthday
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Watch: Migrant workers travel in train toilet owing to unavailability of seats
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist