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Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
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A Pakistani comedian on Munawar Faruqui: ‘At some point, your art is simply not worth your life’
‘An artist is the moral conscience of the society. Once you lose that, there’s nobody left to tell the Emperor that he has no clothes.’
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
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For Pakistan to save itself, it has to let go of the Idea of Pakistan
'If we do not forego our fascination with our past, we will lose our future.'
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
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The seven stages of grief of a Pakistani cricket fan
A loss to India at the World Cup invariably triggers shock, denial, reflection. But in the end there’s always optimism.
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
Trending
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up
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How many Pakistani players would get into a Pakistan-India combined eleven?
Rohit Sharma vs Nasir Jamshed. Virat Kohli vs Younis Khan. Suresh Raina vs Misbah ul Haq. And much more.
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
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The excruciating experience of watching Pakistan bowl
The current state of Pakistan's fast-bowling makes the heart grow even fonder of Mohammad Sami.
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
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Finally! A Muslim apologises for everything
'Nothing could make all the victims of terrorist attacks all over the world happier than watching every single Muslim in the world say sorry.'
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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Subramanian Swamy, I guarantee you that the ISI did not fund PK
I know the abbreviation ‘PK’ might have thrown you off, since it could also stand for Pakistan, but do you really think we are that obvious?
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
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Do away with the liberals!
'My mother's generation did not have this fad of liberalism. Everyone accepted that they had no rights, and as a result, they all led happy lives.'
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
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November 30: The revolution in Pakistan will be televised
Pakistani opposition politician Imran Khan has been given permission to hold a rally in Islamabad on Sunday. Everyone's watching.
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out