Pakistan vs Zimbabwe: We Need A Few Cricket Victories!

Posted on January 20, 2008
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Syed Ahsan Ali
When a newspaper editor told me to do a piece on tour of Zimbabwe cricket team to Pakistan for five limited over internationals before we get to the serious end of the things when Australia is scheduled to play a three Tests and five ODI s series in Pakistan in March-April, 2008, […]

Being a Patient in a Pakistani Hospital

Posted on January 8, 2008
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Syed Ahsan Ali
Being a chronic cardiac patient, I get severe pneumonia often which usually takes me to one of the largest private health facility in the largest city of Pakistan. I have been to the same hospital three times in the past five years so I understand how things operate there. But this time, things […]

We will miss you Inzamam-ul-Haq!

Posted on October 12, 2007
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By Syed Ahsan Ali
It seems as if all good things in Pakistan cricket come to an abrupt halt with mind-boggling false shots. Whether it was Misbah-ul-haq’s nudge over fine-leg in pursuit of last five runs against India or like today where Inzamam-ul-Haq ’s career came to an end.

Pakistan’s finest batting talent bade farewell to the […]

baa adab, baa mulahiza, hoshiar

Posted on October 4, 2007
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Syed Ahsan Ali
A picture equals a thousand words. The occasion seen here is the signing of presidential nomination papers.

Was it a well thought out plan?

Posted on September 23, 2007
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Syed Ahsan Ali
General Musharraf prepared well-chalked out plan to sustain himself in power which is moving smoothly towards its successful eventuality. Chief Justice reinstated on the 20th of July and two other potential threats to his authority - Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif - formed ARD to dislodge him from his office. It was […]

Pakistan’s chances at the World Twenty20

Posted on September 9, 2007
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Syed Ahsan Ali
What did you say?..No Mohammad Yousuf (a stunning move). No Abdur Razzak (an amazingly amazing decision) and no Shoaib Akhtar (a blessing in disguise?). That means, no real chance of creating history in first ever T20 Championship for Pakistan squad. But hold on for a moment. Haven’t you heard that life is wonderful […]

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