The writer has a PhD in history from Shanghai University and is a lecturer at GCU, Faisalabad. He can be contacted at mazharabbasgondal87@gmail.com. He tweets at @MazharGondal87.
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Neither technocrats nor politicians alone can solve the problems faced by the country
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Spreading misinformation about Shahi Masjid of Chiniot can take away from its historical significance
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Devolution of powers is the key to developing democracy at the grassroots level
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