The writer is a practicing lawyer. He can be reached at wmir.rma@gmail.com
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With Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan having laid out its demands last week, one should be prepared for an increasing number of people to ask the...
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When it comes to springing surprises, the federal government is giving everyone a run for their money. The Prime Minister’s recent speech on...
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