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Big crowd, Loud chants, Threats, Political Jargon check, but what did Bilawal’s speech NOT have…
November 11, 2014 No Comments Opinion, Politics

Big crowd, Loud chants, Threats, Political Jargon check, but what did Bilawal’s speech NOT have…

It was supposed to be the day that would change the political landscape of Pakistan, the day that would revitalize the PPP and a day that would launch Bilawal as the new leader of the PPP and Pakistan. 18th October was supposed to be all that and much more but it failed to be anything more than just a farce. It felt like everything at the mega PPP jalsa at

Social Media in Pakistani Politics: A Wave of Change or Just a Fad?
May 01, 2012 3 Comments Digital Living, Politics, Technology

Social Media in Pakistani Politics: A Wave of Change or Just a Fad?

General elections are just around the corner (hopefully) and most of the discussions in the media and among the masses are occupied by two themes: disenchantment with the way things are and skepticism about any change in the future.  However, there is a relatively new phenomenon that may prove to be a challenge for the political dinosaurs (or predators) in our country.  I’m referring to the use of social media