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National security has become a complex concept, said the PM adding that Pakistan needs to "come to grips with the implications of this flux in intra-state and international relations."
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Indian press pummels Dhoni’s men
Pakistan's victory at the Eden Gardens has left the celebrated Indian line up at the mercy of its vociferous press.
Pakistan's victory at the Eden Gardens has left the celebrated Indian line up at the mercy of its vociferous press.
Zaheer Abbas surprised by Indian surrender
“Pakistan can clean sweep the series in Delhi and if it happens, it will be a blessing for Pakistan cricket.”
“Pakistan can clean sweep the series in Delhi and if it happens, it will be a blessing for Pakistan cricket.”
Australia rue run outs despite taking lead
Australia scrabbled to a 48-run lead after reaching 342 for six at the close.
Australia scrabbled to a 48-run lead after reaching 342 for six at the close.
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Expectations for the year 2013: Have your say
Dawn.com invites readers to share with us hopes and ambitions for Pakistan and the rest of the world as we transit into 2013.
Dawn.com invites readers to share with us hopes and ambitions for Pakistan and the rest of the world as we transit into 2013.
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From Hashim to Asif: Tales of perseverance
In Pakistan, players have to struggle against obstacles which, in most countries, would be non-existent for anyone with talent.
In Pakistan, players have to struggle against obstacles which, in most countries, would be non-existent for anyone with talent.
Weekly Classics: Mirch Masala
The aesthetically pleasing, albeit slow-paced film will keep you riveted by the way the story unfolds and more specifically the questions it asks the viewer.
The aesthetically pleasing, albeit slow-paced film will keep you riveted by the way the story unfolds and more specifically the questions it asks the viewer.
Slums, schools and neocolonialism
The reductionism of compassionate neocolonialism exists then in its lack of examination of the “uncaring rest” - the Indians and Pakistanis that allow the slum or the school-less village to exist.
The reductionism of compassionate neocolonialism exists then in its lack of examination of the “uncaring rest” - the Indians and Pakistanis that allow the slum or the school-less village to exist.
To be a feminist … in Pakistan
I grew up in a nondescript locality in a small city where every woman was khala ji and had the right to slap you in the face if she heard you swear or caught you smoking.
I grew up in a nondescript locality in a small city where every woman was khala ji and had the right to slap you in the face if she heard you swear or caught you smoking.
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Afghan toys inspire giant ‘dandelion’ anti-mine device
Despite huge progress in mine-clearing in Afghanistan in recent years, it remains one of the most-mined countries in the world.
Despite huge progress in mine-clearing in Afghanistan in recent years, it remains one of the most-mined countries in the world.
In ‘rape capital’ Delhi, women turn to self-defence
One newspaper reported this week that women had started coming forward to apply for gun licences.
One newspaper reported this week that women had started coming forward to apply for gun licences.
‘Secret Cinema’ smashes through the screen
“You tell people nothing. They have no idea of what they're going to see, what they're going to experience.”
“You tell people nothing. They have no idea of what they're going to see, what they're going to experience.”