Started by the editors of Pakistaniaat: A Journal of Pakistan Studies, this is a public forum for all those interested in Pakistani history, culture, and politics. We hope that our readers will use this forum to comment on our regular posts about the journal and about other Pakistan-related matters. (All views presented on this blog are those of the respective authors and do not represent the official views of the Pakistaniaat staff)
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All views presented in this forum are those of the respective authors and do not represent the official views of the Pakistaniaat staff.