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Match fixing:Extortion, threats to players – not money – could be the cause:Geoff

PEOPLE have been quick to judge the Pakistani cricketers, but what is happening may have nothing to do with money. If these allegations of fixing are proven, it could be related to extortion, threats, and the well-being of their... 

Real Democracy -How to achieve it?

By Col. Riaz Jafri (Retd) The bomb shell dropped by Altaf Bhai inviting patriotic generals to weed out the feudal and corrupt politicians has let out a furore and ignited a raging debate both in the print... 

Journalists deserve support for fair deal in Pakistan

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) extends its support to its affiliate organisation, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), in its campaign to secure all back wages and special... 

Iraq Struck by Series of Bombings Targeting Police

A series of seemingly coordinated bombings across Iraq has killed at least 38 people. The violence targeted Iraqi security forces Wednesday as the United States prepares to officially end combat operations. Police... 

Journalists Imprisoned On Contempt Charges in Bangladesh

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is alarmed at contempt of court convictions handed down by the Bangladesh Supreme Court against a reporter, publisher and acting editor of the daily newspaper... 

Published Work

Militants may attack women bazaars in Peshawar

By: Farzana Shah | Published in Daily The Nation | August 26, 2010 PESHAWAR – The intelligence agencies have warned of possible terror attacks in Peshawar bazaars, which are jam packed ahead of the... 

Security clearance a must for foreign NGOs

By: Farzana Shah | Published in The Nation on August 25, 2010 PESHAWAR – The Government has made it mandatory for all the international organisations and their representative groups including Western... 

16 relief camps of banned outfits closed down in KP

By: Farzana Shah | Published in The Nation on August 23, 2010 PESHAWAR – The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has practically launched a crackdown against the banned outfits collecting donations and... 

KP govt plans Pashto as compulsory subject in schools

Published in The Nation on August 22, 2010 PESHAWAR – The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to make Pashto a compulsory subject to be taught in schools from the class one to matriculation. In... 

NGOs asked to register or stop work

Published in The Nation on August 19,2010 By: Farzana Shah | Published: August 19, 2010 PESHAWAR – As many as 105 Non-Governmental Organisations carrying relief activities in flood-hit areas of Khyber... 

Acid thrown on Pakistani woman lawyer

By Farzana Shah-Asian Tribune Correspondent in Pakistan Islmabad, 15 April, (Asiantribune.com): A Pakistani woman lawyer suffered serious burn injuries when her senior colleagues hurled acid... 
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