Archive for November, 2007
The case against conduct of electronic media in Pakistan
Cable news just got unplugged in Pakistan. I for one am supporting the government here and will shed no tears for the likes of Talat Hussain, Mushtaq Minhas, Hamid Mir, or Shahid Masood.
I will point out a few instances where, I as a viewer was disturbed by the partisanship, unprofessional attitudes, and loose ethics of [...]
A new chai hotel around the block, hai mar javaan
I have been alerted to the opening of a new chaikhanah going by the sinister sounding name Pak Tea House just around the block. And it was no newsmonger but one of the proprietors of the new place himself. I thought Raza Rumi was a decent person who came in once in a while because he liked my milkshake. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )I told you so – imposition of martial law in Pakistan
I am not bragging but I did forsee this one coming. The imposition of martial law seemed imminent even two months ago. Actually, fellow chai-lover Harris called it first in private conversation with me. We were talking after the Bhagwandas led bench had restored Ch. Iftikhar to the head of the apex court about the possible scenarios developing [...]
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