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Baba Jan

Blogger is a journalist, working in Pakistan based leading English language news paper. He writes on social, political and sports related issues.

Why Shoaib Malik?

It is strange. Somebody who made only 35 runs in his last six innings has been recalled just because the captain wanted him. What the hell!  Read More →

Imran: a threat to almost everyone

I don’t understand why people have come to believe that Imran Khan will eat into the vote bank of only Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz. My question is: won’t he eat into the vote bank of PPP, PML-Q or any other party? I am sure he will also cut the vote bank of PPP and PML-Q in Punjab.  Read More →

A good decision

Zaka Ashraf, the new Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, has taken the first step correctly. He has brought back Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq. Afridi had to leave because of differences with Waqar Younis. Abdul was ousted after the 2011 world cup despite being given few chances to bowl or bat in the tournament.  Read More →

Pakistan need Abdul Razzaq, Azhar Mahmood

The performance of our lower middle order in the limited overs games against Zimbabwe made it clear that we need Abdul Razzaq and Azhar Mahmood back in the team. There was no hard hitting in the final overs.  Read More →

Our pace battery

The squad announced for the series against Sri Lanka is a balanced one. Particularly, the return of Umar Gul and Wahab Riaz is encouraging. Retaining Aizaz Cheema is also a good decision.  Read More →

Don’t blame govt for dengue

I don’t understand why people are blaming the Punjab government for the spread of dengue fever. How can the government be blamed for something that happens inside your house. The mosquito that causes the dengue fever is germianted mostly inside houses because it needs clean water.  Read More →

Six-seater rickshaws are a blessing

For years, I had to travel by a minibus for moving from Teen Hatti to PIB Colony when I returned from work. That was quite a trouble and too expensive. Now that has changed, thanks to the six seater motorcycle-turned-rickshaws, commonly known as ching chee or qinqci.  Read More →

Six-seater rickshaws are a blessing

For years, I had to travel by a minibus for moving from Teen Hatti to PIB Colony when I returned from work. That was quite a trouble and too expensive. Now that has changed, thanks to the six seater motorcycle-turned-rickshaws, commonly known as ching chee or qinqci.  Read More →

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