Pakistan

No Sex Please, We’re Pakistani

Faiza S. Khan

The Newsline sex survey, titled ‘Sex and the Pakistani Woman’, might lead some readers to believe it may be about sex and the Pakistani woman. It isn’t.

Leap of Faith

Faiza S. Khan

To look to Islam for answers to why Pakistan’s dispossessed, brainwashed militants are carrying on in the name of religion is to fall for the greatest red herring of this age.

The Devil Wore Purdah

Faiza S. Khan

Fashion shows are just that, not some great act of defiance, even in a country admittedly going to hell.

Take a Chance on Me?

Faiza S. Khan

Girls in spandex singing ABBA may well be the last stand against the Taliban, but it’s also still just girls in spandex singing ABBA.

Culture Unplugged

Faiza S. Khan

…and now Pakistan wants to cleanse its airwaves of vulgar alien (read: Indian) influences.

The World’s Worst Nightmare

Ninad D. Sheth

AQ Khan and his nuclear sales network pose a big danger to India and the world.

A Girl Called Meera

Faiza S. Khan

Meera’s story challenges the hypocrisies of the liberal-minded swish set in exactly the same way as Rakhi Sawant’s does.

Why We Need More N-tests

Ninad D. Sheth

With evidence emerging of Pakistan modifying missiles and working overtime on nuclear weapons, India must reserve its right to test new nukes

Chasing a War

Rahul Jayaram

In his latest book, Imtiaz Gul gives a view of Al-Qaeda from within Pakistan. He speaks of tension within the terror group, and how India bungled a chance for peace in Kashmir

My Name Is Khan, Too

Faiza S. Khan

Unlike the majority of Muslims for whom travelling has become an intimidating prospect, Shah Rukh Khan at least had the advantage of knowing that others felt his outrage with him, for him.