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Pakistan’s Transgender Community Rises Up Pakistan’s Transgender Community Rises Up
In the wake of changing legal standards recognizing the self-determination of gender identity, transgender Pakistanis are taking steps to live openly.
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After an Attempt on Imran Khan’s Life, Pakistan Is in Crisis After an Attempt on Imran Khan’s Life, Pakistan Is in Crisis
For the past two months, the former prime minister has tried to cajole his supporters to march on the capital and compel the sitting government to call early elections.
Dec 5, 2022 / Hasan Ali
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Pakistan’s Floods Are a Wind From the West Pakistan’s Floods Are a Wind From the West
The devastating natural disaster could be just an early glimpse of the consequences of industrialization in the Global North.
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The Tragedy of Imran Khan The Tragedy of Imran Khan
Defeated in a vote of no confidence on Sunday, the ousted prime minister leaves behind an image of intellectual decay and whimsical dysfunction.
Apr 12, 2022 / Hasan Ali
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Banning the Hijab Targets Muslim Women Banning the Hijab Targets Muslim Women
A state order against the religious garment in Karnataka, India, is seen by members of the Muslim minority as a form of intimidation and control.
Mar 2, 2022 / Hasan Ali
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Getting Away With Murder Wasn’t Enough for Tony Blair Getting Away With Murder Wasn’t Enough for Tony Blair
Now the British salesman for the Iraq War has been made a knight.
Jan 7, 2022 / Hasan Ali
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Extraditing Julian Assange Threatens Journalists Worldwide Extraditing Julian Assange Threatens Journalists Worldwide
In countries where the press faces restriction and persecution, US interference sets a dangerous precedent.
Jan 3, 2022 / Hasan Ali
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Will Pakistan Be the Next Country to Fall to a Taliban-Style Takeover? Will Pakistan Be the Next Country to Fall to a Taliban-Style Takeover?
The military’s role in politics has emboldened the religious far right.
Dec 9, 2021 / Hasan Ali
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Imran Khan Faces a Standoff With the Pakistani Military Imran Khan Faces a Standoff With the Pakistani Military
The prime minister has refused to sign off on the appointment of the military’s favored candidate for leadership of the country's top intelligence agency.
Oct 21, 2021 / Hasan Ali
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Pakistani Women Are Leading the Struggle for Human Rights Pakistani Women Are Leading the Struggle for Human Rights
In one of the most patriarchal countries in the world, the struggle for civil liberties is being spearheaded by women.