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Noori awakens the music industry with ‘Begum Gul Bakaoli Sarfarosh’
Recently, the highly acclaimed Pakistani music band, Noori, held album preview sessions in Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi for the public on a first come basis. That was the first uncut and instrumental...
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Has India’s tolerance been destroyed by Hindu extremists?
In a shocking and a shameful incident, the Shiv Sena activists smeared black paint on Sudheendra Kulkarni’s face to protest against the book launch of ‘Neither a Hawk, nor a Dove’, written by Khurshid...
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Did Imran Khan lie about the 2013 elections being rigged?
Apparently it was a close fight and PTI has actually done well. In by-elections, the incumbents have an inherent advantage and it was also a seat which traditionally PML-N has always won. Yes, in case...
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Her husband beat her and other women told her it’s probably her fault
A very recent Facebook discussion on a closed group brought light to an important issue: domestic abuse. The victim, *Humaira said she was distressed about the fact that her husband was not spending...
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Jazbaa: An applaudable cinematic experience filled with comebacks and strong...
When a former Miss World decides to make a comeback to the main screen after a five year long hiatus, the movie will definitely be worth watching. By teaming up with one of the most bankable and...
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Younus Khan: A 22-year-old record broken in 22 seconds
In simple words, Younus Khan is a modern great. He now holds the record of most runs by a Pakistani Test batsman, has the most number of centuries, he has held the most catches by a Pakistani fielder...
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Is Putin’s ‘holy war’ aimed at saving the Middle East or bolstering Assad’s...
The last time Russia conducted military operations in the Middle East, the word ‘Nazis’ was not preceded by the prefix ‘neo’ and Russians were still called ‘Soviets’ without any accompanying nostalgia....
View ArticleDear Danish Ali, repeating the same jokes every time makes you a crummy comedian
One is usually starved for entertainment in Pakistan. For many, going to new restaurants, trying new cuisines or going to the movies seems to be the only mode of amusement. But these days, to curb the...
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The winged sculptor and his little fairy, a story of immortal love
There once lived a winged sculptor who pledged to devote his entire life to his only masterpiece. He worked on her every single day. She was all he had, she was all that mattered. And every day he...
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Hillary Clinton might just be the next POTUS, but at the cost of unceasing...
You would think that Hillary Clinton, after a long and illustrious career in politics, would be done having to respond to questions that are seeped with sexist insinuations. You would think that after...
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Reviving the legacy of Naz Pilot Secondary School
Government Naz Pilot Secondary School is a well-known school in Khairpur, recognised for its quality education. Unfortunately, it has joined the ranks of all other government schools, which is not good...
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No, Fareed Zakaria, you cannot blame Pakistan for the mistakes made by the US...
Dear Fareed Zakaria, You are certainly a titan of journalism. Your CNN show, Fareed Zakaria GPS, is watched by countless worldwide, while your footprint can be found in publications such as Foreign...
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Diyar-e-dil: The only drama portraying the true dynamics of a tribal family...
Over the past few years, the media has emerged as an extremely powerful force in Pakistan. With the evolution of freedom of media and the revival of cinema, I personally feel Pakistan has upped their...
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An APS mother’s grief: How do you forget someone who was once a part of you?
Losing a loved one is very painful, but then this pain does vary depending on the loss itself. It is believed that the highest intensity of grief is experienced by a mother who loses her child. A...
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An open letter to Shefali Vaidya: How can you justify killing humans in order...
Dear Ms Shefali Vaidya, I saw your post dedicated to ‘Indian Liberal Intellectual’ through a dear friend of mine. Let me confess, I may agree partially on the facts with you, but I do disagree with...
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Self-immolated rape victims and the inflammable Punjab police
Recently, I came across an incident that saddened me deeply. It was about a woman, Sonia Bibi, who was raped by three men and set herself ablaze in front of a police station in the Saddar area of...
View ArticleShe’s deaf, but does that eliminate her right to education?
Like any other student, 13-year-old Sonia Khan was extremely excited about her promotion to the seventh grade. For her, this was a whole new journey that allowed her to explore her life through books...
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From Kabul with love: Don’t let our relations with India ruin what we have,...
This year, I paid a visit to the city of my dreams – Islamabad – for the first time in my life. My visit to Pakistan was a part of a citizen-to-citizen dialogue between the youth of Afghanistan and...
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Finally thinking about our children with the International Children Film...
Karachi was once home to diverse international film festivals like the Kara Film Fest which showcased the power of short films from around the world. These events exhibited life through amazing films...
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Muharram Statuses: Should I say “Happy Islamic New Year”?
It’s that time of the year again. The one in which we start a social media debate about mourning versus sending out New Year greetings. It’s Muharram; after all, that’s what the sacrifice of Karbala...
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