The Pakistani Spectator

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Posts Tagged ‘feudal lords’

There is Sure a Silver Lining on the Horizon

By A Khokar • Jan 1st, 2010 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

Pakistan was created on the bases of two nation’s theory to secure a separate ideological homeland for Muslims in the Indian subcontinent. But soon after the inception of Pakistan, this nation  plunged into a deluge of turmoil that its two founding fathers Muhammad Ali Jinnah; the Qaid e Azam and PM Liaqat Ali Khan; their [...]



Democracy and Education Go Hand in Hand

By Brig. (r) Junaid Zaman • Feb 12th, 2008 • Category: Pakistan Vote'08, Politics

Most people I know say that the recent apathy and disinterest of voters in Pakistan is simply because youth is not interested in politics. The voter age has been reduced to 18 years, but still there is no guidance and direction for the youth, and due to the rampant biradari system and lack of opportunities [...]