Shazia’s Death: A Call For Introspection

Posted on January 24, 2010
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Adil Najam The murder of 12-year old child Shazia, working as a housemaid in the house of one Chaudhry Naeem (a former president of the Lahore Bar Association) has been widely reported and strongly condemned by all (including Chief Minister Punjab and the President of Pakistan). It is, indeed, something that we must all condemn. […]

Where Do Criminals Come From?

Posted on January 21, 2010
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By S.A.J. Shirazi Violent crimes have been at historic up nationwide; they are rising sharply in all cities. The rise seems to have been set off by something more bewildering. Imagine Lahore only ten years ago: It was a different city; socially cohesive, closely knit. Young children could go visiting neighbors or to nearby shopping […]

Keeping an Eye on Marijuana in Mingora

Posted on January 16, 2010
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Adil Najam The picture is an old one. And too much had happened in Mingora since this was taken for this to be funny, or even interesting, any more. But since I just saw it I thought I would share.

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