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Aboard The Democracy Train

by Nafisa Hoodbhoy

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  About the Book: Aboard the Democracy Train A powerful and courageous voice that represents the best of Pakistans emerging journalism? The first insider view of developments in Pakistan on the road to democracy. -Shuja Nawaz, Director, South Asia Center, The Atlantic Council of the United States, and author of Crossed Swords: Pakistan, its Army, and the Wars Within Nafisa Hoodbhoys detailed reporting helped me look at thecomplex world of Pakistani politics differently. Hoodbhoysproximity to key players and her unique perspective as one of thefew women journalists to cover Pakistans gripping narrative makesthe Democracy Train a great companion to the news of the day.-Karen Frillmann, Managing Editor - Newsroom, New York PublicRadio A story of a courageous journalist who defied conventional normsduring times when very few other women were in this profession, andthe countrys political environment was heavily influenced byconservative values, bloody ethnic conflict and religious bigotry.Hoodbhoy witnessed the making of history first-hand. -Hassan Abbas,Quaid-i-Azam Chair Professor, South Asia Institute, ColumbiaUniversity and author of Pakistans Drift into Extremism: Allah, theArmy, and Americas War on Terror Aboard the Democracy Train is about politics and journalism inPakistan. It is a gripping front-line account of the countrysdecade of turbulent democracy (1988-1999), as told through the eyesof the only woman reporter working during the Zia era at Dawn,Pakistans leading English language newspaper. In this volume, theauthor reveals her unique experiences and coverage of ethnicviolence, womens rights and media freedoms. The narrative providesan insight into the politics of the Pak-Afghan region in the post9-11 era, and exposes how the absence of rule of law claimed thelife of its only woman prime minister. Contents List of Figures Preface Introduction: The Effects of Partition Part I: Politics And Journalism In Pakistan Part Ii: Human Rights Part Iii: Terrorism In P ISBN - 9789380601991
 


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