Tag Archives: Operation Clean-up

Why Is This Different?

Posted on October 31, 2008 by sm
In June, 1992, Benazir’s government launched a major offensive against the citizens of Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city and largest contributor to the National Exchequer, called ‘Operation Clean Up‘. The army spent 29 months battling what was commonly considered a terrorist … Continue reading →

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In the Kingdom of Bhutto…

Posted on December 31, 2007 by sm
“The Queen has died. Long live the King!” In essence, these were the chants coming from the back of the room where their Lordships held court to their minions. The boy King sat in the middle, flanked by father and … Continue reading →

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The Pakistani Blogger

Posted on May 28, 2007 by sm
There is one thing about Pakistani bloggers (and our media, for that matter) that I find very distasteful: Government-bashing. It doesn’t matter who is in power, as long as they hold the seat, it seems Pakistanis must hate them. Consider … Continue reading →

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