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No dress codes for Pakistani women
I did not realise the immense freedom that women have here until I visited a country in the Middle East.
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Aftershocks of trauma: The war within
Dealing with the aftershock of trauma is as taxing as the real ordeal.
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‘No woman should die during childbirth even if she gives birth in a tent’
The reason why women die is because the family heads take a long time to decide where to seek help.
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PCOS: Ovar[l]y cautious
A few simple changes in lifestyle can help tackle polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Alopecia areata: The mane problem
For patients suffering from alopecia areata, all hope is not lost.
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The dark ages: ‘In the city of lights, 3 million people will have none by 2030’
Speakers stress importance of renewable sources and want Pakistan to follow the EU.
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Fahmida Riaz learns no one knows Shaikh Sa’di
This pictorial poetry book is written in a philosophical way mainly for teenagers.
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World cancer day: Hopes for cure
In the past, the word ‘cancer’ meant ‘death’. Not anymore, as some encouraging cures emerge.
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First aid : A little knowledge that can save lives
Five young doctors embark on a mission to train the nation in first response.
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Positive Pakistani: The [million]nium goal
Dr Anita Zaidi beats entries like Doctors Without Borders for a $1 million prize that will save countless young lives.