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If you are a Muslim and wear a headscarf, you cannot work for Abercombie and...
When I think of Abercombie and Fitch, the first thing that comes to my mind is the endless list of ridiculously good looking models from the catalogue; shirtless with washboard abs at the entrance, as...
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The Jacks of society, stealing from the giants
“Start where you are. Distant fields always look greener, but opportunity lies right where you are. Take advantage of every opportunity of service.” – Robert Collier Case 1 Master Munna was a poor boy,...
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10 great foreign language films that we all should watch
While we all have seen classic Hollywood, Bollywood and Lollywood blockbusters, many of us are unaware of a lot of amazing movies that have been directed by foreign film industries which are equally...
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Why getting your SIM verified is important
The process of biometric verification for all existing SIMs is quite tiring, for telecoms and users alike. So why then is our government persistent on getting every SIM verified? Eons ago, when we were...
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#IStandWithMariam but if you don’t love Pakistan, leave!
Mariam, mother of two, is an Afghan refugee in Pakistan. She sought refuge even before the Afghan War started and has been proudly calling herself a Pakistani since then. Pakistan provided her the...
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‘Maid’ is not a synonym for ‘Slave’, Pakistan!
I came across the picture given above on a blog called People of Pakistan and it left me dumbfounded. I have seen many real-life incidents like these in Pakistan, but none have had a similar effect....
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Rock beats scissors, Hashim Amla beats Virat Kohli
The headline of this piece says it all about the sheer batting class of Hashim Amla, whose silent presence on and off the field for the Proteas has brought them great stability in their batting line up...
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Miandad’s last-ball six and the Indian team: A statistical analysis
The history of Pakistani cricket is incomplete without discussing the contributions of Javed Miandad, undoubtedly the greatest batsman produced by the country. Similarly, the history of ODI cricket is...
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“Practicing Islam in Short Shorts”: A passionate response to its critics
If you haven’t already read “Practicing Islam in Short Shorts” by Thanaa El-Naggar that went viral last week, now would be a good time to do so. The article is so well written and so meaningful that it...
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Virat Kohli abused a journalist, but can you blame him?
As cricket mania progresses, there is no dearth to the mini-dramas it is stirring in its wake. And the media is having a field-day! Besides losing a highly anticipated pit against India, Pakistan’s...
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Is Vladimir Putin responsible for Boris Nemtsov’s death?
A western media headline reads, “Nemtsov, a harsh critic of Putin, murdered” This was soon after Boris Nemtsov’s, former deputy prime minister during Yeltsin’s government, dead body was found on a...
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The #DelhiRapist interview and the ugly truth about rape
The Delhi bus gang rape, which occurred in December 2012, redefined rape and rape victims in many ways. As we saw, masses came out for Nirabhya’s support and ended up in historic constitutional...
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Pak vs UAE: A cornered tiger’s only way forward is to attack
What do you do when all hope seems lost and there seems to be no way out? What do you do when all that can go wrong does go wrong? What do you do when those who support you turn on you? What do you do...
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The day I lost my father in a terrorist attack
February 13, 2015 was like any other ordinary Friday. My father had left for Friday prayers at the Imamia Masjid, my mother was busy in the kitchen, while I was sitting in my room with my younger...
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26 Pakistani family members explained through Disney
While growing up, all of us are bound to come across these two things – Disney movies and our family members. So it is only natural (or not) to try and see if there is some sort of psychic connection...
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Going ‘Botham-esque’ in Napier
One advantage of the Napier downtown is its close proximity to the area hotels, lodges and motels and with two World Cup games within a week’s span, the area is currently the base camp for four teams,...
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Unless your name is Muslim or Jew, why does Nutella’s ban matter to you?
My kids love Nutella as do I. It is one of my favourite late night indulgences. Open a jar, dip the index finger in, or maybe a cracker, and forget all the worries of the world. Yes, creamy chocolate...
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When polygamy is allowed in Islam
Of the various core tenets of Islam which, since the birth of the said Abrahamic religion, have continued to attract heated criticism from a large variety of non-believers in the faith, as well as some...
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Why do jihadists hate women but love pornography?
One of the defining aspects of our culture right now, though it is rarely acknowledged and discussed, is the problem of the young man. We often reflect as a society on the way in which our culture,...
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Pakistan vs South Africa: It’s time for some smart cricket, boys
Pakistan is in a decent run of form and finds itself sitting not-so-pretty at the fourth spot in the World Cup. In relation to the Pakistan-South Africa match, which is to take place tomorrow,...
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