Author Archive for Masood Raja

Originally from Pakistan, Dr. Masood Ashraf Raja is an Associate Professor of Postcolonial Literature and Theory at the University of North Texas and the editor of Pakistaniaat: A Journal of Pakistan Studies.

Pakistaniaat: Faiz Issue Published

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This is to let you all know that the Faiz Ahmed Faiz Special issue of Pakistaniaat has now been published and is available on our website. Two years in the making, this wonderfully comprehensive issue on one of the greatest…

About the Pakistan Forum

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…

Elections 2013

Election in Pakistan

We have created this live blog to report results and other events related to 2013 Pakistani elections. Please use THIS FORM to report latest events, results, or election irregularities in your area.

The Grand Delusions of Mr. Musharraf

It is fascinating, and a bit embarrassing, to watch the daily drama that has now become a life for our erstwhile dictator, patriarch, general and commando leader. That once his word was law and his will was carried through the…

Drones, uprisings and a peace conference

Human Rights Advocate Joe Chip Pitts III

Drone attacks in Pakistan, Somalia, Afghanistan and Yemen are not justifiable morally, legally and politically. Attacks in Pakistan are being carried out with the consent of Pakistani authorities. (Col. Ann Wright). When President Obama was busy reciting the peace mantra…