Renowned Pakistani Columnist Cowasjee Dies At 86
Posted: November 26, 2012
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TweetPakistani columnist Ardeshir Cowasjee was revered in his nation for exposing corruption, nepotism and mismanagement at all levels of government. He died this weekend at the age of 86. Steve Inskeep has this remembrance.
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