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Haroon Khalid
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By demonising Hindus, Pakistan’s nationalist history overlooks colonial atrocities
Pakistan is erasing its Hindu heritage but seems to have no problem with the racist, colonial officials still commemorated on its streets.
Haroon Khalid
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What is a Pakistani Muslim writer (not) supposed to write about?
Many feel writing in English from Pakistan should be about Islamist extremism, violence against women or the polarisation of the society.
Haroon Khalid
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Lahore: The May 8 suicide bombing outside the Data Darbar shrine was an assault on the city’s soul
The Sufi shrine, which houses the grave of the city’s patron saint, has watched over Lahore for over 1,000 years.
Haroon Khalid
Trending
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Whichever way you look at it, Modi’s handling of the farm laws has been a complete mess
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Virat Kohli uses an 'MRF bat'. Rohit Sharma uses a 'CEAT bat'. But whose bat do they really use?
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Nine health workers have died in vaccine rollout. India must disclose status of probe into each case
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Green card reform, no more Muslim ban: What Biden’s immigration proposals promise
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‘Please don’t follow me now’: Actor Rhea Chakraborty asks paparazzi when spotted in Mumbai
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An Easter tale: Remembering a Pakistani priest who gave his life to save Christians from persecution
Around Easter in 1998, a Punjab court sentenced a young man to death for blasphemy. Bishop John Joseph went to the court and committed suicide in protest.
Haroon Khalid
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How a Lahore landmark named for a British radical came to be linked with Jallianwala Bagh massacre
It was a March 1919 meeting held in the Bradlaugh Hall which set in motion the immediate chain of events that culminated in the Amritsar tragedy.
Haroon Khalid
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Destroying nature to build the Kartarpur Corridor is no way to celebrate Guru Nanak
Nature has a particular significance in Nanak’s philosophy. He often used symbols from nature to establish the divinity of God.
Haroon Khalid
Video
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Watch: Indonesian volcano Mount Merapi erupts, spews hot ash and smoke
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Watch: Teenager shows what British sitcoms would be like if set during the pandemic
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Watch: Mother surprises daughter with cancer by shaving her own head too
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Watch: Time-lapse of the snowiest day in over five decades seen in Omaha, US
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Watch: Doctors suture head injury of farmer under mobile phone lights after tractor rally
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A short history of ordinary Pakistanis’ love-hate relationship with Narendra Modi
Though the BJP strongman is perceived to be anti-Muslim, some across the border admired his decisiveness – especially when it came to demonetisation.
Haroon Khalid
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As Pakistan investigates abduction of Hindu girls, it could learn some lessons from New Zealand
Pakistan must raise its voice not just for Muslim communities across the world but for all persecuted minorities, regardless of their religion.
Haroon Khalid
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The furore around Pakistan’s Aurat March still hasn’t died down. Here’s what critics won’t admit
Television anchors have dedicated complete shows to what they describe as the ‘dishonourable’ and ‘objectionable’ posters that were displayed at the event.
Haroon Khalid
The Reel
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Watch: AR Rahman launches ‘maajja’ platform to promote independent music
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Warner Bros releases sneak peek of ‘Suicide Squad’ sequel, new films with Hugh Jackman, Will Smith
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‘Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel’: Series revisits LA hotel linked to several crimes
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‘Silk Road’ trailer: Crime thriller examines the rise and fall of Ross Ulbricht and his darknet site
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‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ trailer: Disney animated film out in cinemas on March 5
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For Partition migrants, ugly nationalism in India and Pakistan is stealing their histories
Lahore, Delhi, Karachi and Bombay were considered our cities collectively. Not any more.
Haroon Khalid
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Pakistan’s Balakot is linked to puritanical Islam – but it also has a syncretic religious tradition
The city targeted by the IAF venerates a shrine which is also claimed by Sikhs. It is also the final resting place of the Islamist icon Syed Ahmad Barelvi.
Haroon Khalid
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What’s common in the attacks in India on Kashmiris and violence in Pakistan against Hindus, Sikhs?
They are driven by the same chauvinistic nationalism whose essence is the hatred of the ‘other’.
Haroon Khalid
The Field
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Survey reveals widespread racism in English cricket, players to take anti-racism courses
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Bengaluru FC loses Rs 25 crore every ISL season, owner Jindal shares concern with Ambani: Report
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ISL, Hyderabad FC vs Bengaluru FC preview: With playoff hopes fading, Blues face tough Nizams test
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Cricket: In England, India will clash with India A for practice game ahead of Test series
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Italian Cup: Juventus ease past SPAL to reach semi-finals, Miranchuk helps Atalanta edge out Lazio