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Pakistani journalists funded by US State Department

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

I’ve had firsthand dealings with Karachi-based paper The Express Tribune, and its systemic unethical practices. Obviously the paper’s dishonesty goes way, way beyond illegally holding and lying about an American employee’s passport and visa. Read what the Christian Science Monitor … Continue reading →

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While working as an expat journalist, a Pakistani newspaper stole my passport

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

Dear International Herald Tribune/ Global New York Times: I know that your association with The Express Tribune is a business deal that essentially gets your papers printed and distributed on someone else’s tab, but do you really want to lend … Continue reading →

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Thar Desert, Pakistan

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

More of my Thar pictures here.

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Journey to the Kalash valley of Rumbur

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

photo by Zeeshan Haider text by yours truly My journey officially begins at the Chitral police station, where Pakistani friends sip sweet green tea while Shane and I try to argue our way out of 24-hour armed escorts. “I was … Continue reading →

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My first day in Pakistan (vs. India CWC 2011!!)

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

My first day in Karachi coincided with the biggest cricket match that Pakistan has experienced in decades. Picture this: The Express Tribune web room awash with young, energetic staff wearing emerald jerseys over jeans and shalwar kameez, hurriedly filing stories … Continue reading →

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