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The old adage ‘Lightning never strikes twice’ is a lie!

How many know of Persian poet Nezami Ganjavi who re-imagined timeless tales of Layla and Manjun; Shireen and Farhad.

Millions of Indians still seem to believe in miracle over reason and continue to get conned by ‘godmen’.

In past two decades, she has battled dacoits, has fought off several attempts to grab her agricultural land.

Seventeen-year-old Ghalib Khalil’s parents always knew that their son was a bit of a philanthropist.

London, one of the busiest cities in the world, always slows down for the comfort of its visitors and residents.

Despite history of over 2,000 years, events truly crystallise Nanjing’s identity took place in mere six weeks.

Mandar­in has now set millio­ns of tongue­s a-waggin­g around the globe.

The movie is based on a popular bestseller with the same name, which functions as a guide for expecting mothers.

Launch failed several times, prompting thorough overhaul of spacecraft by a team of mechanics from Lalookhet.

Amir Temur is regarded by most Central Asians as a hero and his time is remembered fondly by many Uzbeks.

Denmark, a land of fantasy right from fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, is known as ‘Gateway to Scandinavia’.

After doctors declared him brain dead, Naveed’s family decided to fulfill his wish — they gave away his organs.

Instead of taking advantage of potential to be outrageous, 'Osombie' comes across as a standard war movie.

Each character unravels delicately, displaying dimensions as the narrative progresses.

A chance trip to a museum leads the author on a voyage of discovery.

Fleeing conflict at home, hundreds of Somali refugees came to Pakistan with the hope of a better tomorrow.

As the danger grows, security firms worldwide have evolved to face the challenge of kidnapping for ransom.

The families have had to beg for the ransom money while trying to keep hope alive.

Where else but in the world’s melting pot would you find a blend of Yoga and Sufi thought?

For Ghulam Sughra Solangi forced marriage, denial of education became basis of movement that changed her life.

Being a presenter is doing something that’s right for programme, but doing it in way that’s still you: Saima Mohsin.

Most divorced, widowed Pakistani women not only haunted by ghosts of previous marriages, also fight for respect.

The book ends with the expected exhortations for Pakistan to get its act together.

When L’oreal professionnel nad uber-stylist Nabila join hands, he results are mindblowing!.

Shazia's family was aware of perils, but for them her wish to die for country was enough to pledge their support.

The moment bomb disposal expert steps into expected blast radius, he has to be careful of threats.

His paintings are surreal narratives that dip and dive into the realms of fantasy and fiction.

Inspired by a TV report, Iftikhar Firdous goes in search of a computer institute run by blind students.

A visit to Ida Rieu, a school for special children, reveals a world of everyday miracles.

Pakistan’s blind cricket team deserves praise for being world champions. Instead, what they get is pity.

With clutch plates greased, engines roaring to go, riders are busy gearing up as date to flag off Yatra nears.

Kadri realised his interest in Sharia when he attracted quite some attention first time he spoke about it publicly.

In Bagram, every time prisoners were caught speaking, they would be chained to the mesh in a stress position.

When it comes to interrogations in Pakistan, torture is not the last resort but the first.

It’s not just the cars that have to be efficient, the drivers have to be efficient as well.

The Citizen Foundation’s Rahbar is mentorship programme that aims at development of Pakistan’s youth on many...

Hidden in the mountains north of Gilgit, is the surprisingly green and lush valley of Naltar.

Mohammad Khalid says he’s created a device that can stop avalanches. Unfortunately, not many are willing to test it.

Mountaineers remained in contact with the base camp till 8.30 am on March 9. Then all contact was lost.

Group of dedicated, patriotic filmmakers hastily produced and submitted a fresh entry to the Academy Awards committee.

Beautifully constructed colonial buildings, cherry blossoms, snowfalls earned Quetta nickname of ‘Little London’.

Usual hustle and bustle was more electrifying with prospect of coming ‘urs’.

Veteran Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah on the sets of his latest movie, the Pakistani production Zinda Bhag.

Much like Smaug, the huge winged dragon in JR Tolkein’s The Hobbit, I’m a compulsive hoarder.

The film's two main leads: Veteran actors Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski.

Brad Pitt is visually captivating as an excessively driven GM who is unable to let go of his own failure.

When Shereen Abdullah discovered that the butterflies were disappearing, she took matters in her own hands.

For the parents, having a premature baby can be enormously traumatic.

If you think cutting your stomach in half is extreme, you should check out these crazy diets from across the world.