Muhammad Qasim Hassan
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Articles By Muhammad Qasim Hassan
Pakistan: A country as rich as any other in the world Regardless of what everyone says, Pakistan is arguably one of the richest countries in the world. Ever since its birth, the people calling the shots have been looting it. Be it a civilian government or an army dictator, the state’s treasury has always been […]
Feb 5 2012 | Posted in
Opinion,
Pakistan |
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Enslaved by one’s fate Why does one keep waiting for something to happen even when he is cent percent sure that fate has something else planned for him? It is so hard to let go of something that had begun to serve as the very reason of your existence. One simply cannot understand why the […]
Feb 2 2012 | Posted in
Opinion |
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Pakistan: The land of disappointments Being a Pakistani, there are certain expectations that I have from my people. These expectations include morality, integrity and brotherhood. However, every day I find myself facing disappointment. This country and its people lack the very basic elements of humanity, let alone the characteristics of Muslims. We constantly dwell in […]
Jan 31 2012 | Posted in
Opinion,
Pakistan |
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Mariam Nawaz Shareef: A new chapter in Pakistani politics Mariam Nawaz Shareef, daughter of Muslim League N’s chairman Nawaz Shareef, has taken a rather unconventional approach to gain popularity among the young masses. The young politician is seen spending a substantial time of her day on Twitter, a social networking site that enables people to remain […]
Jan 30 2012 | Posted in
Opinion,
Politics |
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Civilian governments a boon rather than bane for Pakistan There is no denying the fact that the people of Pakistan do not care really care about who comes into power, as long as the government is fulfilling its duty of providing them with food, clothes and shelter. The politicians continuously claim that the nation demands […]
Jan 29 2012 | Posted in
Opinion |
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Be proud of being different There is a common belief in our society that if you are a guy who does not abuse or talk trash, then there is something wrong with you. People start mocking you, raising questions about your orientation and even your gender. You find yourself the butt of every joke, attracting […]
Jan 28 2012 | Posted in
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Mansoor Ijaz gets last chance to appear before judicial commission The judicial commission has rejected the plea made by the Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz to get his statement recorded outside Pakistan and gave him one final chance of appearing before the commission on February 9. The commission also rejected the petition filed by Ijaz that […]
Jan 25 2012 | Posted in
Politics |
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Mansoor Ijaz cites security concerns as a reason for not appearing before judicial commission The Pakistani American businessman and central character in the whole Memogate saga Mansoor Ijaz has refused come to Pakistan, citing security concerns as a reason for his decision. He has instead requested the judicial commission to record his statement in Zurich […]
Jan 24 2012 | Posted in
Politics |
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Memogate Scandal: The government versus Mansoor Ijaz The Memogate scandal is one of the hottest topics in Pakistan these days and despite what the government says, all the fuss surrounding the issue is completely justified. The biggest proof of the significance that the whole issue holds is the way the government is going about the […]
Jan 23 2012 | Posted in
Opinion |
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Mansoor Ijaz accuses government of orchestrating cover-up to keep him away from judicial Commission Pakistani American businessman Mansoor Ijaz has accused the government of preventing him from testifying over the Memogate scandal is Islamabad next week. According to Mansoor, the Interior Minister Rehman Malik is currently planning a “massive cover-up” to keep him from appearing […]
Jan 22 2012 | Posted in
Politics |
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik unaware of Norwegian spies in Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has admitted that he is completely unaware of the presence of Norwegian spies on the Pakistani soil. Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senator Raza Rabbani raised a point of order regarding the Norwegian spies, demanding an explanation as to why spies from […]
Jan 21 2012 | Posted in
Politics |
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People of Pakistan should show some love for their own culture If there is one thing that Pakistan needs to do right away, it is to get rid of the notion that their culture is “out-dated” and not good enough to grip firmly. While a lot of people will argue that dressing up in jeans […]
Jan 18 2012 | Posted in
Opinion,
Society |
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