Tariq Rahman
The madrassa and the state of Pakistan
Religion, poverty and the potential for violence in Pakistan.
Oct 13, 2016
The Languages of Lollywood
How linguistic politics impoverishes the diversity of Pakistani cinema.
Sep 20, 2013
Getting the message
Pakistan's Taliban takes to propaganda videos to counter the 'war on terror'.
Jul 27, 2011
O reader, read this couplet
Inscriptions on Pakistani trucks offer a key to understanding the popular worldview on the ground, and it is different from what the world hears about Pakistan.
Aug 01, 2009
The Madrassa and the State of Pakistan
The madrassas of Pakistan are said to be the breeding ground for much of South and Central Asian militancy, but for the accusations made there is precious little known about these Islamic seminaries and their …
Feb 01, 2004
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