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The faceless and the nameless in our city!
Lahore is dazzlingly alluring city. It promises everything good; modern houses, cushy jobs, couture, shiny cars, latest gadgetry, restaurants, hotels, theatre, cinema houses and above all glamour and glitter of modern night life. It evokes at the imaginative level what one would love to see: dream like space where in the words of T.S.Eliot “Women come and go, talking of Michael Angelo”
Lahore is dazzlingly alluring city. It promises everything good; modern houses, cushy jobs, couture, shiny cars, latest gadgetry, restaurants, hotels, theatre, cinema houses and above all glamour and glitter of modern night life. It evokes at the imaginative level what one would love to see: dream like space where in the words of T.S.Eliot “Women come and go, talking of Michael Angelo”
20th May, 2013
Zardari in Lahore; to meet Punjab PPP leaders today
President Zardari would preside over a meeting of the Punjab PPP leaders on Monday.
President Zardari would preside over a meeting of the Punjab PPP leaders on Monday.
17th May, 2013
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
10th May, 2013
LDA plaza blaze death toll reaches 14
At least 14 people in total have died in the tragedy, which started when the LDA building caught fire and quickly intensified.
At least 14 people in total have died in the tragedy, which started when the LDA building caught fire and quickly intensified.
2nd May, 2013
Shahbaz comes up with another stunt
Shahbaz Sharif surprised his supporters and onlookers when he suddenly left his costly jeep and hired an auto-rickshaw during a rally to avoid traffic.
Shahbaz Sharif surprised his supporters and onlookers when he suddenly left his costly jeep and hired an auto-rickshaw during a rally to avoid traffic.
29th April, 2013
How did the attack on Sarabjit Singh actually play out?
Sources say the attack, which has left chances of the Indian spy's survival low, was planned by the inmates.
Sources say the attack, which has left chances of the Indian spy's survival low, was planned by the inmates.
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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.
27th April, 2013
Gas pipeline explosion: Supply to Punjab CNG stations, industries suspended
All the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations were closed in Punjab on Saturday after an explosion targeted a gas pipeline near Kashmore.
All the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations were closed in Punjab on Saturday after an explosion targeted a gas pipeline near Kashmore.
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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.
23rd April, 2013
Rich man’s game
Ask anyone, and the mood seems the same: there is little excitement about the May 11 election.
Ask anyone, and the mood seems the same: there is little excitement about the May 11 election.
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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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22nd April, 2013
Kharal and Berkley II
All stories of Rai Ahmed Khan Kharal can be traced back to Dada Phogi, an eye-witness of his final days.
All stories of Rai Ahmed Khan Kharal can be traced back to Dada Phogi, an eye-witness of his final days.
22nd April, 2013
Day 2: From Kot Radha Kishen to Nankana Sahab
Morr Khunda wears its religion on sleeves; the signs are too visible not only in this small locality but also in surrounding villages.
Morr Khunda wears its religion on sleeves; the signs are too visible not only in this small locality but also in surrounding villages.
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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).
20th April, 2013
Where biradri mingles with party
For a party committed to change the PTI did something very conventional recently: it asked three men belonging to the same family to choose one for the PTI ticket in a constituency.
For a party committed to change the PTI did something very conventional recently: it asked three men belonging to the same family to choose one for the PTI ticket in a constituency.
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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.
19th April, 2013
Day 1: From Lahore to Kot Radha Kishen
The candidate was not yet awarded the ticket by his party, PTI. So it was all lights and camera, while the final queue awaited with anxiety.
The candidate was not yet awarded the ticket by his party, PTI. So it was all lights and camera, while the final queue awaited with anxiety.
19th April, 2013
Pakistani girl bags silver medal in INEPO
Alvaz Adnan presented her project on removal of dyes from effluent of factories and won a silver medal in the INEPO.
Alvaz Adnan presented her project on removal of dyes from effluent of factories and won a silver medal in the INEPO.
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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.”
18th April, 2013
Day 0: A taste of Lahore
They have learned how to live together, peacefully, enjoying each other’s company, without compromising over their political views.
They have learned how to live together, peacefully, enjoying each other’s company, without compromising over their political views.
