Stories about Pakistan from March, 2008
Pakistan: Women and Honour
Five Rupees on the case of a woman who is trying to escape being killed for her family's honour – bringing to light issues of women's status in a society and the idea of lost honour.
Pakistan: A new accountability bureau
Changing up Pakistan analyses the newly elected Government's decision to set up a brand new Accountability Bureau.
Pakistan: Updating the Azaan
Five Rupees from Pakistan thinks that the traditional way of calling the faithful to pray – the Azaan is a bit outdated.
South Asia: Anti-Islam film
Voice of South on a controversial anti-Islam film made by a member of the Dutch parliament.
Pakistan: On Dictatorship
All Things Pakistan on the idea of democracies that don't quite live up to their promise, and the alternative – a dictatorship.
South Asia: On Tibet
Pickled Politics on the reactions of various countries on the issue of Tibet and China.
Pakistan: Change!
The Pakistan Policy Blog notes the hectic pace of developmets in Pakistan – a new Prime Minister and the reshuffling of Pakistan Army top Brass.
Pakistan: Mush and Clinton
Five Rupees draws parallels between the careers of Musharraf in Pakistan and Clinton in the US – and says it's time for them to bid their farewells.
Pakistan: To Delhi
Jahane Rumi writes a wonderful piece – reflecting on Delhi, its history and people.
South Asia: Talking about abuse
Out Against Abuse asks why discussing the issue of domestic violence is so taboo, especially in the South Asian community.
Pakistan: Cementing Democracy
Pak Tea House on why democracy isn't assured by just an election, but takes strong institutions and a lot of time.
Singapore: Pakistani Roads
The blogger at Meditation Chamber shares his views on driving in Pakistan.
Pakistan: Where's the Prime Minister?
Despite a round of elections, Pakistan still doesn't seem to have found a Prime Minister. More at All Things Pakistan.
Pakistan: What's to celebrate?
Pak Tea House comments on the situation of women in Pakistan, and asks if there's anything to celebrate on Women's Day.
Pakistan: On being attacked
As civilians are attacked in Pakistan by various terrorists, The Pakistani Spectator asks why citizens are attacked for no fault of their own.
Pakistan: Terrorism and Lahore
Pakistan Paindabad on the blasts in Lahore – resulting in more attacks on civilians in the country.
Pakistan: Islam and the Media
Jahane Rumi on the lack of unbiased perspectives on Islam in the media.
Pakistan: Politics and Alliances
The Pakistani Spectator on political parties and alliances – and “a recipe for civil war”.
Pakistan: Blasts in Lahore
Violence strikes Lahore again – more on Metroblogging Lahore.
Pakistan: Women, religion and rights
Metroblogging Lahore writes on Women's Day in Pakistan and a very insightful comment on the post explores religion and women's rights.
Pakistan, Bangladesh: Generals and Judges
Words & Bites points to the parallels between Bangladesh and Pakistan when it comes to courts and juges.
