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Policing education policy

Mazhar Arif · Jun 21, 2013

Ironically, the White Paper (education policy) misses out on reporting and articulating the educational concerns and needs of those whom the ‘white colour’ of our flag represents Pakistan has a population of over 160 million, made up of a complex mix of indige …

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Media and the middle class in Pakistan

Mazhar Arif · Jan 24, 2013

Since the lawyers’ movement, media, judiciary and so-called civil society, representing the urban educated middle class, are complementing each other in promoting particular ethno-religious and political interests besides promoting the state ideology or at lea …

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PPP: Rescuing Pakistan Army, once again

Mazhar Arif · Jun 23, 2012

Contrary to the steps taken by Junejo and Nawaz Sharif, Mr Zardari and Mr Gilani have come forward to save the face of the army and to rescue the generals caught red-handed. PPP leaders, perhaps, are trying to pre-empt any desperate action by the army Irony of …

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‘White’ authority in Pakistani media

Mazhar Arif · Feb 2, 2012

One finds similarity between US and Pakistani media as there are also people from particular ethnic and linguistic groups hold important positions. Out of top 100 columnists and anchors, more than 50 are from Punjab whereas 25 to 30 are Urdu speaking. Among th …

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PPP and PTI

Mazhar Arif · Jan 4, 2012

Mr. Qureshi struck a deal with Imran Khan under which he would get the post of senior vice chairman of the party and chairmanship of the parliamentary board which would award party tickets for the general elections. Another part of the deal is that Mr. Qureshi …

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Drifting towards fascism

Mazhar Arif · Jul 4, 2011

Retreat of socialism, particularly in former Soviet Union, and rise of “Ziaism” in Pakistan depressed the progressive (Leftist) and secular forces in the country which resulted in fading of “battle of ideas” in media and educational institutions. The consequen …

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Media, mullah and morbid society

Mazhar Arif · Oct 5, 2010

Media, today, is under complete control of the state, corporate sector and the ultra Right columnists, anchors, guests in talk shows, analysts etc. Any progressive-secular media outlet in Pakistan is non-existent “All of us who professionally use the mass medi …

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