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Psychosocial Analysis of Mob-Lynching in Pakistan
By Abdullah Qureshi Recently, a 40 year old male tourist was lynched by a mob after allegations of blasphemy. According to reports, the hotel management had discovered a few burnt pages of the Quran from the victim’s room. Following this, the subject was detained by the police for investigation. During the ordeal, announcers of some…
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Intellectual Disability – Definition, Symptoms
What is Intellectual Disability? Intellectual Disability, also referred to as Intellectual Developmental Disorder, is defined as having an IQ of less than 70 and deficits in adaptive behavior or everyday living abilities (such as eating, dressing, communicating, and participating in activities with others). Individuals with intellectual disabilities struggle with complex concepts and learn slowly. Reduced…
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Why Terrorists Target Journalists
By Abdullah Qureshi Recently, it was reported in Khyber District, KPK, that a notable journalist, Mr. Khalil Jibran, was gunned down by armed men. This is not the first time that a journalist was attacked by extremists. In fact, journalists are routinely attacked across the world by various institutions. These institutions are not just unofficial…
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