Shoaib Akhtar Unplugged: Of Song, Dope and Racism

Posted on February 17, 2007
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Adil Najam Shoaib Akhtar is in the news again. There is the news about him failing to show up for the Pakistan team’s dope test. This, of course, coming so soon after Shoaib’s earlier dope debacle raises serious concerns. Even more serious are the allegations he has made on the team coach – and since […]

The Wonders of Deosai Plains

Posted on February 16, 2007
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S.A.J Shirazi All those who take there chance to Siachin sector (via Skardu, the valleys of Shigar, Khaplu, Kharmong, Rondu and onwards), purposefully visit to see northern areas of Pakistan and or plan to have rendezvous with fairies do pass though Deosai Plains – a plateau among high mountains and unique landscape in the world. […]

Disabled, But Not Dissuaded

Posted on February 15, 2007
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Adil Najam Reader Naveed Ejaz recently sent me a link to a new blog he has started called Rethinking Disability. I was finally able to visit and explore the blog today. I was left extremely moved. The site is exactly correct in pointing out that we, as a society, are caught in “prejudiced molds” of […]

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