Society
The Good Sufi - an agent of social justice Print E-mail
Friday, 03 September 2010 10:00
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Earlier this year The Samosa published The Bad Sufi, a controversial article looking at how modern Sufism in Pakistan has become a tool of the corrupt ruling elite and their US backers to maintain their power and privilege. Now Qalandar Bux Memon and Ali Mohsin look at the positive role that Sufis once played as campaigners for social change and against corrupt rulers - and how Sufism might reprise this role today.

Last Updated on Saturday, 04 September 2010 13:03
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How low can Pakistani cricket go? Print E-mail
Monday, 30 August 2010 14:36
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By Farooq Nomani

Yesterday I was preparing to write about the shame of our feeble capitulation in both innings of the fourth test.

Last Updated on Thursday, 09 September 2010 14:34
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Catch the spirit Print E-mail
Monday, 23 August 2010 12:31
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By Zeresh John

It is an overwhelming feeling when people unite for a cause. When in an instant, strangers no longer remain strangers.

Last Updated on Monday, 23 August 2010 12:36
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Lend a helping hand Print E-mail
Friday, 13 August 2010 10:07
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By Sana Saleem

“It would have been better if we had died in the floods as our current miserable life is much more painful,” said Ahmed who fled with his family from the town of Shikarpur and spent the night shivering in the rain that has continued to lash the country.”

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 September 2010 14:21
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Turning grief into action Print E-mail
Thursday, 05 August 2010 10:52
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By Kalsoom Lakhani

The news from Pakistan has been heartbreaking.

Last Updated on Monday, 23 August 2010 12:37
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