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Gavin Barwell MP: Yes, we must control immigration. But it brings benefits as well as problems Print E-mail
Tuesday, 11 October 2011 23:19
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By Gavin Barwell

 

Croydon, the place I have lived all my life and now represent as a Member of Parliament, is one of the most diverse parts of the country.  In just over 10 years’ time, it is predicted that less than half the population will be white British.  So issues connected with race - immigration, discrimination, multiculturalism – all feature heavily in my postbag and inbox.  And one of the lessons of recent years is that if mainstream parties don’t address these issues, extremists flourish.

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Dante in Karachi: circles of crime in a mega city Print E-mail
Tuesday, 11 October 2011 23:14
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By Marco Mezzera

 

Karachi’s astonishing violence is generally ascribed to political and ethnic rivalry. While this may be true to an extent, its roots run deep into the incredibly complex structure of this city of 18 million people, where politicians, criminals, terrorists and migrants from nearby warzones compete for power and survival.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 October 2011 23:30
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RSA lecture: ‘An Unbreakable Friendship: Where Next for Britain and Pakistan?’ Print E-mail
Tuesday, 11 October 2011 23:06
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By Rima Saini

 

The first of a series of four events presented by the RSA, City University London and the Samosa was a resounding success with a keynote speech by Conservative Chairman Baroness Warsi followed by a fiery Q and A session with Anwar Akhtar, director of The Samosa.

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Afghan women’s rights ‘at risk’ after war decade Print E-mail
Sunday, 09 October 2011 12:15
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By AFP

 

Kabul women’s rights in Afghanistan risk being forgotten as international troops withdraw and the government struggles for a peace deal 10 years after the Taliban were ousted, Oxfam said Monday.

Last Updated on Sunday, 09 October 2011 21:01
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Breakthrough in Mumbai: India, Pakistan agree to trade concessions Print E-mail
Sunday, 09 October 2011 12:09
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By Aditi Phadnis & Kashif Hussain

 

The commerce ministers of India and Pakistan appear to have made significant breakthroughs in easing restrictions on trade between the two countries, with New Delhi expected to withdraw its objections to European Union trade concessions to Pakistan and Islamabad expected to reduce tariffs on imports of Indian goods.

Last Updated on Sunday, 09 October 2011 12:14
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