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The mathematics of disaster
Calling the floods Zadrari's Katrina is a misnomer. The hurricane was nothing compared to the cost of crop, infrastructure and livelihood destroyed during the disaster.
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Wedding etiquette 101
Wedding season can be painful, especially when guests have no manners. Have you ever stampeded a buffet table? Or pushed aside an elderly aunt for the last decent chair?
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Growing old in Sargodha
After retirement some men have little to do but loiter in the streets and reminisce about past glory. And sometimes they end up on TV.
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Solving our problems: Pakistan-ization
The country has been plagued by issue after issue for years, But what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. It is time for the nation to begin Pakistan-ization.
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Politicising floods: The roasting of Zardari
Our nation’s penchant for politics has found a new punching bag for the ongoing flood crisis: President Asif Ali Zardari and his ill-fated UK trip.
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Do-gooder television: What's the real agenda?
A new Pakistani television channel claims to offer 'socially responsible' programming. Can a medium that caters to the masses ever be morally correct?
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An accidental humanitarian
A 'Dil Dil Pakistan' singing American who provides health-care services in Kashmir’s earthquake affected.
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Monsoon magic in Mumbai
The city looks the best during this season. The skyline changes from crimson to blue to grey. I pop spicy pani puris which make me cry or chana chor garam on the road.
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When will our police act?
People rushed out of their cars to help the dying man, but the men in uniform, with guns in their hands, continued to stand idly by.
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T2F: A pursuit of the heart
Sabeen Mahmud is an inspiration. She calls her organisation 'PeaceNiche' a social platform where goodness can be launched - and many would agree.