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Bikharta Samaaj: The Colombianization of Pakistan
Farrukh Sohail Goindi

Arguing that the breakdown of society is a bigger threat than the breakdown of government, this book discusses issues prevalent in Pakistan and the need for it to change from a soft state into a stronger entity.

Kipling Sahib: The Raj Patriot
Subhash Chopra

A critical look at the Anglo-Indian literary figure who epitomised the British Raj, following the development of his ideology of white supremacy from his childhood and its exploration in his stories and poems.

Governance Deficit: A Case Study of Pakistan
Saeed Ahmad Qureishi

An analytical perspective on the author’s years of experience in public administration attempts to identify systematic weaknesses surrounding issues that have remained pertinent through Pakistan’s history, irrespective of regime.

Nazriya-i-Zaroorat Aur Supreme Court
Ejaz Ibn Asad

A translation of the Pakistan Supreme Court’s July 31, 2009 decision on the PCO judges’ case that was filed to examine the constitutionality and legality of the state of emergency imposed by Gen Pervez Musharraf.

Published in Dawn, Books & Authors, October 29th, 2017

Opinion

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Dangerous agenda
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