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The Khedive’s escape
Ismail Pasha: For a gambler who had lost every game, the Khedive had not done badly, there are lessons here aplenty.
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The Balochistan conundrum
The government’s angry reaction, though laudable, is not representative of the general sentiment of the Baloch.
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Colour me rainbow
Despite Islamic pretensions, Pakistan has become an inhumane society, bitterly divided.
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The road much travelled
Besides its temples, lights and exquisite saris, Banaras is also famous for being home to Agha Hashar Kashmiri.
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The road much travelled
23 miles from Agra lay Fatehpur Sikri. In the 16th century the entire road was lined with shops selling silk, jewels.
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The road much travelled
Abidi says Pakistan prefers immediate comfort over our future, while India opts for austerity for a better future!
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The road much travelled — VII
According to Mr Abidi, Lahore’s reputation as a city of gardens is almost as old as the city.
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The road much travelled — VI
Gujranwala has also produced many celebrities: sportsmen, politicians and writers, but it is not a historic town.
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The road much travelled — V
For centuries, childless women had sought Shah Daula's blessing to conceive a child.
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The road much travelled — IV
The Rohtas that Abidi saw was only a shadow of its former self, transmuted into somewhat of a shrine.