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Sartaj Khan

The Friday Times

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Part VI: The Politics Of Provincialism—The Rise Of Ethno-linguistic Politics In Pakistan (1977–89)

Part VI: The Politics Of Provincialism—The Rise Of Ethno-linguistic Politics In Pakistan (1977–89)

During Gen. Zia’s rule, the Pakistani state and society experienced a profound process of decadence, plunging the country into a long-term decline...

25.09.2026 30

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Sartaj Khan

Part V: The Politics Of Provincialism—The Epochal Paradigm Shift And Transformations (1977–87)

The Pakistan Peoples Party’s struggle against the working classes and progressive nationalist forces, accompanied by its shift to the Right,...

22.09.2026 30

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Sartaj Khan

Part IV: The Politics Of Provincialism — The Democratic Soul Of Pakistan And Provincial Autonomy In 1970s

Pakistan emerged from the turmoil and trauma at the turn of the 1970s, as major political forces including nationalists such as Wali Khan and Ajmal...

19.09.2026 50

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Sartaj Khan

Part III: The Politics Of Provincialism In Pakistan — From One Unit To Four Provinces

The Pakistan Movement emerged within the colonial framework to safeguard the interests of Muslim elites, middle and professional classes in the...

18.09.2026 60

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Sartaj Khan

Part II: The Politics Of Provincialism — Pakistan Between Two Partitions (1947–1971)

The politics of provincialism was further strengthened by the Nehru Report. In response to the Simon Commission, the All-Parties Conference, held in...

17.09.2026 40

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Sartaj Khan

Part I: The Colonial Era — How ‘The Politics Of Provincialism’ Took Shape In Pakistan

As an administrative unit, there were provinces even before the Partition of India and, indeed, before the British occupation. However, although the...

16.09.2026 30

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Sartaj Khan

Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Victory: Lessons For Karachi On Diversity And Urban Governance

10.11.2025 30

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Sartaj Khan

Caught Between The State And The Gun: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Struggle For Peace And Autonomy

29.07.2025 50

The Friday Times

Sartaj Khan