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How cities embraced change
Tabdeeli aa gayee hai. This was PTI's slogan in the run-up to the general election. Once the results poured in, it appeared the change had been limited to KP
Tabdeeli aa gayee hai. This was PTI's slogan in the run-up to the general election. Once the results poured in, it appeared the change had been limited to KP
11th May, 2013
Pakistan polls close, ‘huge’ turnout in Punjab: official
Polling stations closed at 6:00 pm in Pakistan's historic general elections, which saw a “huge” turnout in the largest province of Punjab.
Polling stations closed at 6:00 pm in Pakistan's historic general elections, which saw a “huge” turnout in the largest province of Punjab.
2nd May, 2013
Nawaz Sharif confident of Pakistan landslide
Businessmen and industrialists traditionally regard Sharif's PML-N party as better on the economy than the outgoing PPP.
Businessmen and industrialists traditionally regard Sharif's PML-N party as better on the economy than the outgoing PPP.
1st May, 2013
Father shoots family, himself in Islamabad
According to police, it was an apparent suicide bid by the head of the family who had shot his wife and two daughters, before killing himself.
According to police, it was an apparent suicide bid by the head of the family who had shot his wife and two daughters, before killing himself.
1st May, 2013
Musharraf banned from politics for life
The ruling came in response to an appeal filed by the former army strongman over the rejection of his nomination papers for the NA seat in Chitral.
The ruling came in response to an appeal filed by the former army strongman over the rejection of his nomination papers for the NA seat in Chitral.
28th April, 2013
Islamabad’s sons of the soil
In Islamabad, local politics is about the ability to buy or sell property and that is why the main parties have chosen candidates who have prospered in real estate.
In Islamabad, local politics is about the ability to buy or sell property and that is why the main parties have chosen candidates who have prospered in real estate.
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27th April, 2013
From Amreeka to Pakistan: Lahore magnificent aey
Aizzah treats herself and of course us to the vistas of the cultural, architectural and educational capital of Pakistan.
Aizzah treats herself and of course us to the vistas of the cultural, architectural and educational capital of Pakistan.
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26th April, 2013
From Amreeka to Pakistan: Hello Lahore!
The last stopover in Pakistan – the first day begins with falling sick in the new city, making Aizzah cut her scheduled workshop short.
The last stopover in Pakistan – the first day begins with falling sick in the new city, making Aizzah cut her scheduled workshop short.
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22nd April, 2013
From Amreeka to Pakistan: When working in office is frowned upon
However, the thought of marriage after graduation made every single girl raise their hand.
However, the thought of marriage after graduation made every single girl raise their hand.
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21st April, 2013
From Amreeka to Pakistan: The men who stare at women
“How many of you take your little sisters or your little girl cousins out to play cricket with you?” (No show of hands).
“How many of you take your little sisters or your little girl cousins out to play cricket with you?” (No show of hands).
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19th April, 2013
From Amreeka to Pakistan: Harlem Shake and the Bhainhood
Aizzah spends some recreation time in Islamabad, pays a visit to Kuch Khaas, and meets an all girl comedy sketch group.
Aizzah spends some recreation time in Islamabad, pays a visit to Kuch Khaas, and meets an all girl comedy sketch group.
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18th April, 2013
From Amreeka to Pakistan: Fatima Jinnah University’s women of Seven
“I know girls who go through this (sexual abuse)…but they don’t open up…when they open up, they are ordered to be quiet.”
“I know girls who go through this (sexual abuse)…but they don’t open up…when they open up, they are ordered to be quiet.”
16th April, 2013
Massive quake kills 34 in Pakistan: officials
The death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Balochistan's Mashkel area alone has sharply risen to 34, with 80 injured.
The death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Balochistan's Mashkel area alone has sharply risen to 34, with 80 injured.
15th April, 2013
APML unveils manifesto
APML chief Pervez Musharraf said he had done nothing wrong but was ready to go to jail if the courts ordered it.
APML chief Pervez Musharraf said he had done nothing wrong but was ready to go to jail if the courts ordered it.
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15th April, 2013
From Amreeka to Pakistan: Waking up to the serenity of Islamabad
From the sound of live sitar and tablas in the hotel to the green lawns and fountains outside, Aizzah is mesmerised.
From the sound of live sitar and tablas in the hotel to the green lawns and fountains outside, Aizzah is mesmerised.
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14th April, 2013
From Amreeka to Pakistan: At NAPA while Khi is shutting down!
"You are brave souls Karachiites. I don’t know how you do it, but power to you for doing it.”
"You are brave souls Karachiites. I don’t know how you do it, but power to you for doing it.”
14th April, 2013
Caretakers to taste accountability
The country’s main political parties taking part in the May 11 elections will get the first opportunity to make the caretaker PM and his cabinet team accountable for their acts when the Senate goes into session.
The country’s main political parties taking part in the May 11 elections will get the first opportunity to make the caretaker PM and his cabinet team accountable for their acts when the Senate goes into session.
14th April, 2013
ECP wants action on media directive
The ECP has asked regulators of electronic and print media to ensure compliance of its directive requiring media houses to provide details of political advertisements aired and published by them.
The ECP has asked regulators of electronic and print media to ensure compliance of its directive requiring media houses to provide details of political advertisements aired and published by them.
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13th April, 2013
From Amreeka to Pakistan: The kids are nervous
Aizzah is in for a surprise when she pays a visit to the Lincoln Corner Library in Khi and discovers something about the kids.
Aizzah is in for a surprise when she pays a visit to the Lincoln Corner Library in Khi and discovers something about the kids.
13th April, 2013
A change in mood
It was polling day in 1993. By 10pm it was clear that Nawaz Sharif had consolidated his hold over Lahore, once considered a fortress of the PPP and the Bhuttos.
It was polling day in 1993. By 10pm it was clear that Nawaz Sharif had consolidated his hold over Lahore, once considered a fortress of the PPP and the Bhuttos.
