Mustafa Qadri

Violence and uncertainty in Pakistan are driving increasing numbers of people to seek solace in superstition and prayer

Mustafa Qadri,
guardian.co.uk, Monday 7 June 2010 07.59 BST

More and more Pakistanis are looking to prayer for protection in these troubled times. In the absence of credible, secular options, the fatalism this generates is a mixed blessing.

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Ethnic and religious identity politics must not be allowed to sabotage Pakistan’s continued survival

Mustafa Qadri
The Guardian, Monday 26 April 2010 12:09 BST

Many an observer has written Pakistan’s obituary. Whether or not it was ever a good idea, Pakistan has managed to survive the past six decades. Although ethnic and religious identity politics has routinely threatened its dismemberment, there remains no credible option but to make Pakistan work.

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