Bina Shah explains her views on a writing career by addressing the three questions that she is asked most often about writing.
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Bina Shah discusses how the Ahmadis, a community of people in Pakistan, experience prejudice and bigotry that is actually codified under the law.
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New Western translations of thirteenth century poet Rumi may be warping his messages of peace and implementation of Sufism.
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Bina Shah discusses the plight of the Shia Muslims, a group in Pakistan being targeted by militants who believe they need to be destroyed or driven out.
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Bina Shah discusses the “Islamophobia” trend, in which media and other groups portray Islam-American relations in a negative light for money-making purposes.
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Bina Shah discusses the political narratives governments and citizens create and how these narratives ultimately distort the truth in some way.
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Bina Shah discusses how the media’s inaccurate portrayal of Pakistan as a villainous country makes it easier for the drone attacks to continue.
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Prompted by actor Faran Tahir’s lecture on theater and dictatorships, Bina Shah argues that only the arts can free Pakistan from terrorism and intolerance.
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In an interview with a Chinese translator, several issues are discussed concerning the effect of Chinese censorship on the public.
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In this week’s column, Karachi-based journalist Bina Shah discusses the dangers and discrimination that female journalists face in Pakistan.
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