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Faisal Kapadia

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Faisal Kapadia is a Entrepreneur, Writer, Blogger based in Karachi, Pakistan. His personal blog is at faisalkapadia.com. In print he is a feature writer for The Friday Times & Express Tribune. His twitter id is @faisalkapadia.

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11 July 2011

Pakistan: Embracing the Google+ Circles

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The past couple of weeks might be forever remembered as a game changer in the realm of social media in Pakistan. It was when Google rolled out its all encompassing and challenging social behemoth of a network called Google Plus. Pakistan is crazy about social networking, so it is of little wonder that the launch of Google+ garnered so much reaction.

24 January 2011

Pakistan: The Veenagate Controversy

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Veena Malik, an aspiring Pakistani celebrity, was accused by religious hardliners of immoral behavior as she took part in the Indian reality show Big Boss. Reactions on this controversy show that Pakistan now stands divided amongst its conservative and liberal forces.

1 July 2010

Pakistan: Website Monitoring Continues

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As per a recent court ruling the Pakistan government has decided to keep a close eye on popular websites including Google, Youtube, Facebook, Hotmail which could be posting blasphemous content objectionable to Muslims. Pakistani bloggers react.

12 April 2010

India, Pakistan: Sania-Shoaib Mania Rolls On

The Shoaib Malik and Sania mirza wedding controversy rolls on as the media is feeding on the mania and millions of people in India and Pakistan remain engrossed with the story. As the couple prepares for their marriage overcoming obstacles, the diatribes continue elsewhere.

2 November 2009

Pakistan: Operation In South Waziristan

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Operation Rah e Nijat is the latest attempt of Pakistan army to inflict a final blow upon the Tehrik i Taliban in Pakistan, the group which has terrorized Pakistan. Bloggers discuss how its success is vital for Pakistan and the world.

14 October 2009

Pakistan: The Kerry Lugar Bill

The Kerry Luger bill is a non military aid package for five years granted to Pakistan by USA. The stringent and dictating conditions along with this bill have instigated a lot of debate in Pakistan and agitated its bloggers as well.

15 September 2009

Pakistan: Back Home And Starting A New Life

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After nearly two months of living in squalor in temporary camps the displaced people of the Swat region of Pakistan were allowed to go back home from July 13th. Although they still face uncertainties and challenges, there are signs of normalcy as many of the displaced families are now starting a new life.

28 August 2009

Pakistan: Sugar Crisis Turns Ramadan Bitter

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This year shortage of sugar supplies in Pakistan and the rise of price has affected the consumers and put a halt to the increased consumptions during the month of Ramadan. Pakistani bloggers analyze the situation.

19 August 2009

Cricket: Pakistan Hits A Snag

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In last June, when Pakistan won the world Twenty20 cup championship beating Sri Lanka in the final, the fans were overwhelmed with joy. However, their recent tour in Sri Lanka proved a disaster irking many cricket loving bloggers.

4 August 2009

Pakistan: Go Green Movement

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The "Go Green movement" pioneered by Farhan Masood and his team of volunteers from all over Pakistan are changing display pictures of Pakistani Twitter and Facebook users adding a Pakistan flag background.

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