1999 - When Musharraf came in power, everybody thought Pakistan is going to get it right this time around, we are going to get rid of corrupt politicians, our institutions will be stronger, we will progress as a nation and Musharraf would prove that his intent of coup was right … people were jubilant …. […]

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We have always been hearing in our lives that it’s never too late to get back to the right path but when it comes to politics in this country this does not hold true.
With a lot of Generals and Politicians making new revelations these days and apparently trying to bring truth to this nation, those […]

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Breaking News: There has been a blast in Islamabad in an area where a large number of embassies are located. There is no news yet on damage or casualties.
As Pakistanis, we sincerely hope that this is not  a start of another round of bomb blasts. Let’s pray for stability of this country.

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All of us are pretty aware of the way our Police deals with general public but after witnessing 2 recent events, I felt an urge to bring this to public light.
1)      I was driving past Hafeez Center and a couple of rickshaws were parked one after the other and causing problems in traffic flow. Suddenly […]

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Note: This is not a news item but random thoughts of a highly frustrated Pakistani.
We have barely managed to enter 2008 as a nation and the future looks so bleak that we are not sure whether there would be a Pakistan in 2009 or not.
Out of the last 6 hours, we have had electricity for […]

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Update: GEO has finished its final transmition forever appearntly.
SOURCE: The News
KARACHI: Under extreme pressure from Musharraf government, Geo News has been shut down late Friday night. This is the latest move by the government to slap the curbs on media especially Geo TV Network, which has been off air with all its entertainment channels since […]

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 First Source: SSM
We have news coming in from multiple sources that the situation has worsened in Lahore DHA with tear gas shelling by Police. Reportedly a car has also been also set on fire near a TOTAL petrol pump in DHA. There are heavy contingents of Polic on DHA entry and entrances going towards Khosa […]

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IG police has given orders to police, rangers and anti-terrorist force to arrest students from LUMS. Four army trucks and a police convoy have been positioned outside of LUMS. LPS will still proceed to with today’s planned protest (venue changed to sports complex)

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“Historically, the claim of consensus has been the first refuge of scoundrels; it is a way to avoid debate by claiming that the matter is already settled.” - Michael Crichton
 
A healthy society survives based on its ability to correct itself through healthy debate, and with Pakistan being more political than ever, it is apparent […]

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