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https://kashgilnews.com/english/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/A-Tale-of-Two-Extremes-by-Muhammad-Aamir-Hussaini.jpg20001144There is a whole generation of intellectuals, professors, writers and political commentators in Pakistan who once spoke in terms of Marxism, socialism, class struggle, anti-imperialist politics, enlightenment and rationalism. If we recall their writings, speeches and discussions in private gatherings, there was no impression that rationalization, scientific consciousness, opposition to Malayism, criticism of religious leadership and taking a stand against superstition needed any “liberal” identity. At that time, all this was considered a fundamental part of the Marxist, socialist and progressive tradition.