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You don’t have to celebrate homosexuality, but please don’t be a homophobe
The landmark Supreme Court judgment was definitely not going to go unnoticed in Pakistan. It was obvious that it was going to get widespread support in Pakistan as well. I was surprised to even see a...
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Some of us cannot afford the hijab of today
There is a school named The Clifton High School which is not in Karachi but in New Jersey, USA, and Abrar Shahin is a Muslim student of Palestinian descent who recently graduated from this school....
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Pakistanis’ love for the succulent kofta curry
The kofta curry, also known as the meatballs curry, is a sophisticated dish. It is not as most of us tend to believe, indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. Delicious meatball dishes and meat loafs can...
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Naltar – Stuck between trekking anguishes and scenic bliss
It has been a month since my university life ended, and to be honest, the alumnus status on my LUMS student ID card still unnerves me. The hostel life,the overwhelming independence,the never-ending...
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Pixar gets it right when it describes your mind Inside Out
Pixar never seizes to amaze us with their stories which manage to present a different perspective to life and bring forth life stories which we can relate to. The recently released Inside Out falls in...
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Suffering from Asthma? Here is why inhalers should be your best friend!
Asthma is a rapidly spreading disease around the world, including Pakistan. The number of Asthma patients in Pakistan has increased to seven million, out of which two million are children. There are...
View Article‘Beti Bachao, Selfie Banao’: Modi finally takes a step in the right direction
It’s hard to take Narendra Modi seriously. As a member of the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh political party) and a controversial one at that, his election to the post of the 15th Prime Minister of...
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With gradual ticks of the clock, I lost my wife but not her present
Many years later when I was content with my life and mending my way to an ultimate slow pacing end of life, I didn’t realise that my wife was mending hers to an early birth. Strange as it may sound,...
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Pakistan’s pantomime and the icons of our society
Right at the outset, let me apologise for this rant. I do not normally criticise or write negative reviews, but this time around, it just felt like I should say something on behalf of the common,...
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Does Nawaz Sharif even care about Sindh and its people?
The outcome of the visit of our Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, to Karachi has been disappointing. There is an obvious crisis of governance in the province of Sindh where the provincial government and...
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In Iran, you can marry your 13-year-old adopted child
Define irony: When you pass a bill to ‘protect’ children and in that bill you allow a man to marry his adopted daughter even if she is as young as 13-years-old. Woody Allen, are you listening? I think...
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Can Petr Cech help Arsenal bring home the Premier League title?
Arsenal was basking in glory last month. Freshly after winning the FA Cup for the 12th time, it was a matter of double delight for Arsene Wenger as he also became the most successful manager in...
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The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) warned us of the ISIS
In separate attacks last week, ISIS terrorists killed 39 tourists at a beach resort in Tunisia, and close to 30 worshipers at a Shia Mosque in Kuwait. The onslaught came shortly after the group called...
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I felt safer in Iraq than I do in Pakistan
When I told my friends and colleagues about my plans to visit Iraq, I received much criticism and concerns. Understanding that Iraq, like Pakistan, is under a constant threat of terrorism, the response...
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Six pair of fabulous heels that will take you to shoe heaven
Being branded from head to toe is perhaps best suited for Hollywood celebrities who get freebies. For us mere mortals, style has to be a mix of some serious smart choices mixed with creativity and...
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Pakistanis open their wallets in Ramazan, but do they open their hearts?
Ramazan – the month of giving. As one of the world’s most charitable nations, and with the desire to earn an even higher reward than other months, Pakistanis open their hearts and wallets in Ramazan....
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Finding a solution to Pakistan’s ‘log kya kahenge’ syndrome
I am sure that most of you are well aware of Disney’s Oscar winning animated feature Frozen . What you are probably not aware of, however, is the fact that it could easily have been the creation of a...
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Paris Hilton, Ramez Galal, you are not funny
The viral video that showcased Paris Hilton being allegedly tricked in to believing her plane is about to crash didn’t make me laugh; it didn’t even make me smile or chuckle inwardly. In fact, I was...
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How the Genisys terminated Terminator
One of the most distinctive and prominent works of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s life is the Terminator series. The first instalment of Terminator hit cinema screens back in 1984, directed by James Cameron....
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Djokovic, Murray or Federer, who will take home the golden trophy?
Halfway through the season, Grand Slam tennis has returned to its roots at Wimbledon, the oldest and most prestigious of all slams. It’s the holy lawns of tennis where everything else takes a backseat...
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