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State and nation-building: Imagination to reality
EJAZ HAIDER The basic unit of identity and analysis in today’s world is the nation-state. In its current incarnation, it’s not a very old concept. Some scholars trace it to the 1648 peace of Westphalia, a series of treaties that … Continue reading
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Beer or quiche, it doesn’t really matter
EJAZ HAIDER First, let’s put one fact straight on the table. Whatever little space political parties had regained from the military has been recaptured by the latter in the past three months or so. This is a net loss, in … Continue reading
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Tagged Elections, Imran Khan, Military, Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan, PMLN, Politics, PTI
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My name is Khan and other matters…
EJAZ HAIDER The protest movement begun by Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf against the government is gaining traction. Under pressure, the prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, in his Aug. 12 speech, talked about forming a 3-member judicial commission to investigate … Continue reading
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Universalism Vs reality
Ejaz Haider The Friday Times; Nov 21-27, 2003 | Vol. XV, No. 39 In his long essay on rebellion, Albert Camus, moving through various manifestations of rebellion finds solace in art: “Art is an activity which exalts and denies simultaneously. … Continue reading
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Kung Fu Paindoos 