Changing Up Pakistan
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The aim of this blog is to raise awareness on the issues impacting Pakistan and to break the black-and-white depiction of our country in the news media. Given that Pakistan has become an important security issue in the United States, it is increasingly vital to counter the stories of bombings and violence with pieces that also highlight the positive figures and developments in the country. CHUP! also acts as a platform for young Pakistanis, where they can contribute op-eds and articles on issues that matter to them. The site as a whole provides news briefs/analyses, contributions, and ... More » (Source: Changing up Pakistan)
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Maya Khan & the Art of Slacktivism
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Insert Three Cups Pun Here
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I Spy Something Beginning with “BS” « CHUP! –
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The Hole-y Blasphemy Law – Sahar Khan
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Without Shepherds – An Interview with Director Cary McClelland
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The Raymond Davis Case: A Diplomatic Clusterf**** « CHUP! –
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Happy Birthday CHUP!
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The Bright Spots Amid the Gray
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The Rise & Fall of Baitullah Mehsud
On Friday, news agencies released “unconfirmed” reports that Tehreek-e-Taliban head, Baitullah Mehsud, was killed in a U.S. drone strike in South Waziristan early ...Posted by Derek Hawkins -
Commenting on the Gojra Burning
At least seven Christians were burned alive and hundreds injured in an attack in Gojra this past Saturday, after violence erupted in the Punjab town over the alleged ...Posted by Derek Hawkins
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