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Cohen showed why we should all be socialists

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Socialism

Why Not Socialism? is an excellent introduction to socialist ideals. The form of presentation is intuitive and even deceptively simple, while the underlying arguments are careful and sophisticated.

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Globalization isn’t the problem — capitalism is

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Globalisation

The Right has hijacked the vision of a life beyond neoliberal globalization. It’s time for a new progressive internationalism, one that puts solidarity and justice over corporate profits.

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Monika Ertl: The avenger of Che Guevara

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April 6, 2022
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On April 1st, 1971, Bolivian army officer Colonel Roberto Quintanilla Pereira ordered the execution of Che Guevara and allegedly cut off his hands. The American CIA stooge was killed by German socialist and guerrilla fighter Monika Ertl, dubbed “the avenger of Che Guevara.” Monika was the daughter of a Nazi propagandist who fled to Bolivia. The family’s close friends were …

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Rights defenders reject ‘negotiations’ with TTP

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October 13, 2021
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Afghan pilots

Prime Minister Imran Khan in interviews to TRT, a Turkish channel, and ‘Middle East Eye’ said that his government was in talks with TTP.

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May Day manifesto

By thehighasia
April 30, 2021
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Covid-19 has shown how much we miss a powerful workers movement.

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Remembering Mashal means resisting politics of hate

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April 13, 2021
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by Aasim Sajjad Akhtar When Mashal Khan was brutally lynched four years ago, the Tehrik-e-Labbaik-Pakistan (TLP) was still a relatively new and unknown force. As we remember Mashal today, the TLP has dramatically become Pakistan’s most powerful Islamist group, with unmatched mobilizational capacity. TLP activists block roads in various cities of Punjab, Sindh and KP to protest the detention of …

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Are we out of our minds?

By thehighasia
November 27, 2020
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Raza Gillani Why have we spent the last four years, presumably the most crucial time of our lives, organising at various campuses across the country and its administered areas on issues pertaining to student life, gender, education, class, ethnicity, race, etc.? Why have we wasted our time in searching for those who share our principles, dreams, and resolve? Why have …

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Argentinean football idol Diego Maradona dies

By thehighasia
November 25, 2020
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World’s football legend Diego Maradona, widely regarded as one of the game's greatest ever players, dies of a heart attack at his home in San Andres neighbourhood, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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AWP leaders express solidarity with Shahab Khattak, family

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October 7, 2020
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Leaders of AWP, other parties have condemned the brutal murder of Professor Naeemuddin Khattak, a progressive academic in broad daylight in Peshawar and expressed solidarity with his family. AWP deputy secretary Ismat Shahjehan, Usman Gujjar, Sher Rehman, Sayed Alam offer condolences to Shahab Khattak on the tragic death of his elder brother Prof Naeemuddin Khattak. The noted teacher was shot …

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How capitalism drives cancel culture

By thehighasia
July 16, 2020
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Beware splashy corporate gestures when they leave existing power structures intact. by Helen Lewis Tumbrels are rattling through the streets of the internet. Over the past few years, online-led social movements have deposed gropers, exposed bullies—and, sometimes, ruined the lives of the innocent. Commentators warn of “mob justice,” while activists exult in their newfound power to change the world. Both groups …

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Adieu comrade Chaudhry Fateh Muhammad

By thehighasia
May 27, 2020
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AWP observes two-day mourning. CPIM, PWA, PMA and others pay homage to the oldest beacon of Left Movement by Herald Special Correspondent TOBA TEK SINGH/Islamabad: Veteran socialist leader and founding member of the Awami Workers Party Chaudhry Fateh Mohammed, the oldest beacon of Left and peasant movement goes out. Draped in the party’s red and white flag, he was laid to …

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Climate change: The vulnerability of farmers and state policies

By thehighasia
May 23, 2020
in :  China, Climate Change, Economy, Environment, Governance, High Asia Region, Latest, Lifestyle, Pakistan, Science &Technology, Slider, Socialism, Society, South Asia, Technology
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A comparative study of farming sectors of China and Pakistan   By Samiullah Najeeb   Agriculture is the most sensitive sector to climate change. The impacts of climate change and abnormal events such as rise in temperatures, extreme weather, drought, levels of carbon dioxide and sea result in a decrease in the quantity and the quality of food supplies. Climate …

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Pakistan’s climate catastrophe

Unprecedented flash floods, water scarcity, dying glaciers, abruptly changing weather patterns, rising cases of rare diseases, and climate-change-induced loss of natural habitat are some of the discernible symptoms that are already on display in the South Asian country.

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Special Correspondent GILGIT, Dec 24: As it has always been the case, higher education …

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Knee pain is the most common health issue in mountain regions and urban centres alike. But simple home exercises and stretches can help ease some common types of knee pains.

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IWD: GB women striving for social justice, rights

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GB constitutional package: ‘move aims to legitimise colonial rule’

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Economy

Redistribute now

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Call for promotion of Pamirian languages

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Kohistani Shina-Urdu dictionary published

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Manufacturing Zombies

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July 28, 2021

Remembering Hamza Alavi: Interpreting Pakistan, changing the world

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Author praised for promoting mystic message of love, tolerance

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March 11, 2021

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First Global Youth Tourism Summit gets underway

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