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6 steps to becoming (more) successful brand builders in Pakistan
For this particular blog, I just want to focus on talent in Pakistan and its impact on brand building. Brands have become ubiquitous in Pakistan. Our ability to promote brands on TV, mobiles,...
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What is Abdul Sattar Edhi going to do now?
There’s something about Abdul Sattar Edhi that makes Pakistanis feel safe... almost protected, like a child feels with a parent around. He is old and frail and sickly. But he is there. He is alive. And...
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A Pakistan for all seasons: Views of a Pakistani abroad
With each passing summer, I become increasingly weary upon hearing the same tired question, “But, are you sure you want to go back this year?” Whether the inquiry is presented by my father, a close...
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An Ángel to the rescue
August 28, 2014 was a heart-breaking day for many Real Madrid fans as well as for all the rival clubs of Manchester United and their fans. United’s signing of a world class winger and extremely skilled...
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What were you doing with so much money at home, Edhi Sahib?
Sunday mornings are the laziest mornings of the week, when all one wants is to wake up to the smell of halwa puri and thick newspapers. However, this Sunday morning, Karachi woke up to the news of a...
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Will #HeForShe work for me, a man?
The recent HeForShe campaign by Emma Watson, the UN Women goodwill ambassador, has gained significant repertoire, with many men posting pictures on Twitter and Facebook with placards, articulating...
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What if your daughter doesn’t want to be a ‘doctor bahu’?
In a recent conversation with a mother to little girls, I asked her what she had planned for her children with regards to their education. I was merely referring to school choices but she told me,...
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Two and a Half Men and my list of expectations from the final season
Two and a Half Men premieres its 12th and final season on October 30, 2014. Twelve seasons. Even comedy giants like Seinfeld and Friends didn’t make it this far, getting nine and ten seasons...
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I was hopeful today…
It was 6am when my alarm went off. I woke up to it, got off my bed, performed wuzu and then offered my prayers. At 6:30am, as usual, I decided to go out for a refreshing morning walk. It seemed like an...
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The spectacular, Oscar de la Renta
Gentlemen, gallant, extraordinary. These are the words which come to mind when Oscar de la Renta is mentioned. A man so great, he could make ordinary women feel extraordinary in his creations. With an...
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Living with polio in Pakistan
“I always wanted to study but my dream to get higher education remained just that, a dream. I was unable to complete my Matric because of my disability. It would pain me immensely to see girls who were...
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Would the verdict have been different if Pistorius was black?
The judgment has come and there are no surprises in it for anyone. We have all been anticipating this judgement since the trial began. [embed...
View ArticleGive Renee Zellweger a break!
It’s a fast-paced world where things keep changing by the minute. Thus, it naturally creates a more competitive environment that we thrive in. Everywhere you go, everyone is trying to keep up with...
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Is ‘Annabelle’ a copy-cat?
Annabelle was eagerly awaited on grounds of being the prequel to what is being called one of the best haunted-house movies ever. While The Conjuring was laden with original concepts and a spooky...
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El Clásico2014: Clash of the titans, Real Madrid vs Barcelona
There are rivalries like Liverpool versus Manchester United, like AC Milan versus Inter Milan, like Pakistan versus India, and, let us say, like Imran Khan versus Nawaz Sharif. They are fierce. They...
View ArticleCan Saad Haroon be the ‘Funniest Person in the World’?
Comedian Saad Haroon has been making people laugh for over 10 years now, and he now stands on the cusp of achieving something truly great. Saad is representing Pakistan in the finals of the inaugural...
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My secret admirer
The doorbell rang. It was 2pm and I was preparing food for lunch. It was almost time for my 15-year-old son, Omar, to come back from school. Wiping away sweat from my forehead with my left sleeve, I...
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Diwali in Pakistan, through pictures
The first day of Diwali – the Hindu festival of lights – was celebrated at Krishna temple in Rawalpindi yesterday. As a budding photojournalist and having many friends who belong to minority sects, I...
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Is the New Silk Road really an economic corridor for China and Pakistan?
While the world is busy tackling the ISIS and its look-alikes in the Middle East, China, on the other hand, has other plans to chase. One such plan is reviving the centuries old Silk Route, or the New...
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Za Pakhtoon Yum: A mind-altering foray into Pukhtun life and culture
So far, our dramas have revolved around the vicious circle of poverty, a miserable daughter-in-law suffering at the hands of her evil in-laws, societal customs, dowry issues, giving birth to a male...
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