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Calls for peace in Palestine but not Syria?
In December 2010, a man in Tunisia self-immolated to protest against the treatment he received from the police. The incident served as a catalyst and what followed was an extraordinary year, which saw...
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Don’t let Turkish dubbed shows replace Pakistani dramas!
As a kid, I remember watching a Chinese drama dubbed in Urdu. At that time the only real impact was not on the ratings, but on my mind – failing to grasp the concept of dubbing, I found it fascinating...
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I met with the Mayans; they said the world isn’t ending anytime soon!
I am sorry to disappoint you folks, but the world is not going to end on 21.12.2012 because the Mayans never made an apocalyptic statement alluding to a complete end to this world. It is quite amusing...
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Dear KU, can you just figure out a date please?
When I first enrolled in a dental college in Karachi, I was expecting to be done with my Bachelors in Dental Surgery within four years. However, that dream seems to have fizzled out. As each day...
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The flawed argument in favour of reserved seats for women
Imran Khan recently kicked up yet another melee in Pakistan’s media when he declared that he would have women contest in elections rather than enter the National Assembly (NA) on reserved seats. Before...
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Beat polio even if you have to “eat grass”
The casualties in our seemingly endless war on Polio were once limited to the sufferers of the disease itself. If the recent martyrdom of six vaccination workers in Karachi and Peshawar is any...
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The white garment
Thursday, August 11, 2011- 6:30 pm Saddar was too crowded today. I was already getting late. I took the Rs100 change from the cashier, which was all the money I was left with, picked up the shopping...
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Delhi gang rape and the unanswered questions
A 23-year-old paramedical student, along with her male friend goes out for a movie on a leisurely Sunday evening (December 16, 2012) in South Delhi (arguably, one of the most “posh” areas of New Delhi,...
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The player attacked was Pakistani? Oh, no problem!
Kunal Anand’s rationale in his blog on Zeeshan Abbasi’s case is very impressive. He believes that the tradition in his country, ‘the guest is god’, serves the guests well. Among other things, he...
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Are you a real Karachiite?
Imagine this. You’re lying down, dead beat from a long day and really not looking forward to yet another monotonous day ahead of you. No, not because you hate your boss but more so because your boss...
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Interfaith marriages: Why the taboo?
Ava and Neil made a great pair. It’s rare to come across a couple so compatible and in tune with each other. They complemented each other perfectly. Spending time with them was always a pleasure; there...
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If Pakistani dramas want to succeed, they need to compete!
While browsing through the idiot box the other day, what caught my attention was a press conference hosted at the Karachi Press Club by representatives of the Pakistani media. They were complaining...
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What does delimitation mean for Karachi?
The bullet is something every Karachi resident is well acquainted with. But the ballot is something which one-third of the population is unaware of. With unrelenting stories of violence emanating every...
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The hunt for Karachi’s constituency map
Maps are supposed to show you where to go. But what about the hunt for a map itself? When the icky subject of delimitation came up, our reporter came with the astounding information that constituencies...
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University: A haven for fashion, marriage, and entertainment
They were right when they said that university can teach one some of best lessons in life. In this place called a ‘university’, I have met people that I didn’t even think could possibly exist!...
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India vs Pakistan, an emotional affair
There is a combined sense of anticipation and fear the minute you wake up. If you are old enough, then this is not your first time and circumstances permitting this will not be your last either. You’ve...
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My misery, my struggle against myself
Her pace quickened- her water bottle dangling from her arms and her school bag bumped about her shoulders. She inhaled deeply as she started to get out of breath but she did not stop running. A few...
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I waited for Cowasjee to say “saala” but he never did
I was just another reader who looked up to him. After his last submission in November 2011, it became clear that Mr Cowasjee saw an end to life imminent on the horizon; well at least that is how I...
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Iraq’s civil war: Fueled by Kurdish oil, tied to Iran
As the civil war continues to ravage Syria, another civil war looms over its neighbouring country Iraq. Instead of looking towards the heavens and questioning fate, one need only look into the oil...
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Expat bhai, Pakistan is Pakistan yaar!
I feel sorry for Pakistani kids who grew up abroad. I realised this when my nine-year-old cousin was doing a heritage project in school, about Pakistan. She had to talk about her ancestry and how she...
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