Pashtun women, considered conservative by some, joined in the Islamabad protest in large numbers
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VIDEO: Expert Panel Takes on the Task of Reimagining Pakistan
Brown University hosted Pakistan’s former ambassador to the United States, for a discussion about Pakistani history
What Netflix’s New Film War Machine Says About US Policy
War Machine is not a great film, but it does convey some important truths to U.S. audiences
Ben Kingsley on Why the World Needs Political Satire
Actor Kingsley says satire is a fitting mode to explore politics and more needed than ever
Women Candidates Gain in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan Voting
In remote Iranian Province Sistan-Baluchistan, women politicians make gains at ballot box
The Deadly Art of Afghan Journalism is Getting Harder
United Nations joins chorus of outrage at deteriorating climate of violence in Afghan journalism
New Struggle For Afghan Woman From Famous 1985 Photo
Sharbat Gula’s trials have only begun as recent jailing in Pakistan stirs memories of her iconic 1985 photo
Day of Peace and Solidarity to End All Wars
People were speaking out about many different issues but, mostly on the for profit wars the weapons industry and the U.S. Government want the people to believe is a war to end terrorism.
Clint Eastwood and the Rest of Afghan Film History
How the country is viewed abroad and how the people view themselves is reflected in Afghan film
The Surprising Power of Afghan Political Satire
Even national politicians must fear the widespread reach of Afghan political satire on social media