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’Tis the season to beg
Come Ramazan and Lahore is virtually ‘invaded’ by what many call ‘seasonal’ beggars who arrive in the city from different,…
I demand, you supply
It is one of the most organised, fast-growing and lucrative enterprises around, especially during the month of Ramazan, when the…
Beg, and you shall receive
“As you can obviously see, travelling is an issue with me. However, I wouldn’t miss coming to Karachi during Ramazan,”…
Flashback: Health and humanity
When Dr Adibul Hasan Rizvi feels depressed, he turns on the monitor installed in a seminar room at the ground…
A leaf from history: The option of recognising Bangladesh
In February 1972, his second month in power, Z. A. Bhutto seemed overburdened with a huge agenda. He was prepared…
Earthly matters: Safe disposal of hospital waste
Deep in the heart of Hyderabad city, in a congested bazaar lies the government-run Syed Hafiz Mubarik Ali Shah Hospital…
Off the rack: Kidney trade, the Hydra of Pakistan
The Greek myth of the Hydra, a serpent with poisonous blood and many heads, is a fitting metaphor for the…
Safety measures: Be prepared to lose your wallet
A wallet is an accessory that carries our purchasing power and identity whenever we step out. And that’s what makes…
Hiroshima Day: An end or a beginning?
People awoke on August 6, 1945, to a new world. They realised that the dropping of the first atomic bomb…
Eating in: Eat right, eat light
Advice: Chillax!
Hey Auntie,
I’m a 20-year-old student. I got married early in 2011 but it was my destiny that I got…
I’m a 20-year-old student. I got married early in 2011 but it was my destiny that I got…
Health: Cholesterol — not always a villian
We are taught to be scared of cholesterol as it is advertised mostly as a fatty substance responsible for heart…
Infashion: Keeping it real
The refreshing and unique concept of having a fashion presentation featuring celebrities rather than fashion models received a boost at…
