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Unwarranted Criticism

Unwarranted criticism

Now that former strongman Pervez Musharraf breathes free and enjoys his cigars in Dubai, the government faces a barrage of accusations for letting him off the hook. The opposition parties,…

A Dangerous Standoff

A dangerous standoff

Al-Qaeda and the Taliban after 9/11, the Islamic State after Paris, Beirut and Sinai. The western reaction repeats itself, with lesser fury but joined this time by an angry Russia.…

And The Nightmare Unfolded…

And the nightmare unfolded…

The December 16 attack on the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar was the worst terrorist act in Pakistan's history that claimed the lives of more than 149 people, including…

The Saudi-Iran Showdown

The Saudi-Iran showdown

The escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran over the kingdom’s execution of a prominent Shia cleric has intensified sectarian polarisation in the Middle East. This has far-reaching implications for…

Of Mermaids Singing Each To Each

Of mermaids singing each to each

In a contested Greek legend, Phryne was publicly disrobed during her trial for alleged impiety. The jurors were outraged by her condition and declared her innocent. In another Greek story,…

Freedom Of Speech Versus Freedom To Insult

Freedom of speech versus freedom to insult

What triggered the attacks was Paris magazine's repeated publication of offensive cartoons of the Prophet (PBUH) of Islam. In 2006, it reprinted cartoons published by Danish daily Jyllands-Posten depicting the…

When We Were Wise

When we were wise

An idea can change the world. Who would know this better than the people of the UAE? This young nation is a living, thriving tribute to the compelling power of…