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Rozaiba

The Importance of a Dictator’s Failure Dec 31, 1969

By actively and methodically side-lining the political parties that had a presence outside of just one province, national building was turned into national fragmentation.

Saving Pakistan with the Constitution Dec 31, 1969

When the regime breaks the citizen’s contract with its people – that of the Constitution – do the citizens have every right to break away from the state?

Nikka’s Pakistan Dec 31, 1969

Nikka, like Pakistan is not meant for greatness.

Open Letter to Prime Minister Jamali Dec 31, 1969

Show us that you are more than just a docile ‘teddy bear’! Lead Prime Minister Jamali! Lead!

Solace Dec 31, 1969

My eyes fail the fight to remain closed. I can hear the muezzin just finishing the druud-o-salaam before he begins waking those who are faithfully asleep.

Hold Karain! Movie Bun Rahee Hai! Dec 31, 1969

Flashes go off from around the room as friends and relatives try to greedily capture the moment through their lens while those looking on blink their eyes from the glare. Soft music is being played in the background ...

Basant 2002 Dec 31, 1969

As the policeman began to walk toward his pick-up, the writer blurted out, ’Basant Mubarak!’

The Constipated Faujiz Dec 31, 1969

One by one, each of the three most strategic assets have been jeopardized under the rule of the Pakistan Armed Forces lead by General Parvez Musharaf.

Book: Samarkand Dec 31, 1969

Time may have progressed, yet the struggles never cease

Music: Dhaani Dec 31, 1969

Another brilliant offering by Strings

Jinnah Hospital Dec 31, 1969

Dried juice stains decorate the stall which is surrounded by decaying fruit peels. A tired guard helplessly watches as endless crowds enter and leave the building

The Late Eid Present Dec 31, 1969

Where is little Rozy running to?

The INS Officer Dec 31, 1969

Jamil, an undergraduate student is scared sh-tless claiming he’s not had any sleep the entire night.

Towards a Ramzaan Sunset Dec 31, 1969

The world is getting ready to open the fast.

Cauldron of Chaos at Charring Cross Dec 31, 1969

um dha ras, dho ropay dha glass, dho ropay dha glass, garmee thoun nijaat pao, jism nuun ttand pao, dho ropay dha glass, dho ropay dha glass…

Maut Ka Kuwaan (Well of Death) Dec 31, 1969

A pimp, two eunuchs, a maulvi, and a new 100 rupee note

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