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Rescue on the Sea

Rescue on the Sea

Very little has been written about the ancient coastal people of Lyari – the irrepressible Makranis – who take their […]

Mar 19, 2018     Comments Off on Rescue on the Sea
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10 Life Lessons I Learnt from My Father

10 Life Lessons I Learnt from My Father

My father has always been my inspiration and my role model. As my memory recalls, I remember him being the […]

Jun 18, 2017     Comments Off on 10 Life Lessons I Learnt from My Father
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Mother: A Gift From God

Mother: A Gift From God

Mother, a beautiful creation of God who is like a shadow under the sun and a light in the darkness, is […]

May 10, 2015     Comments Off on Mother: A Gift From God
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With the Stroke of a Pen

With the Stroke of a Pen

In this age of combat, violence and retaliation, the all-knowing, all-powerful earthly beings have mastered the art of conquest. These ‘conquests’ […]

May 8, 2015     1 Comment
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Gilgit Baltistan’s Dilemma

Gilgit Baltistan’s Dilemma

It is said that it takes four to five years to become a first class citizen of any country but […]

Nov 4, 2014     Comments Off on Gilgit Baltistan’s Dilemma
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The Fading Creativity

The Fading Creativity

Originality exists in everything: Learning language, speech and even our gait. Humans find out what suits them most. What leads […]

Nov 4, 2014     1 Comment
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I had a disease…

I had a disease…

Dated: June 02, 19** Dear Daddy, I wish you were here with me today. I miss your magical smile; I […]

Oct 4, 2014     Comments Off on I had a disease…
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Girl: Blessing or a Curse?

Girl: Blessing or a Curse?

Islam has given a precious place to women but still today we are fighting for Women’s Rights. So a question […]

Oct 4, 2014     2 Comments
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The Significance of Muharram (and Ashura)

The Significance of Muharram (and Ashura)

The month of Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, and one of the four sacred months of […]

Nov 6, 2013     Comments Off on The Significance of Muharram (and Ashura)
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Colors Of The Rainbow

Colors Of The Rainbow

The word Queer is an umbrella term for sexual and gender minorities. Why such a word (which also means “having […]

Nov 5, 2013     Comments Off on Colors Of The Rainbow
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The Turn Of The Tide

The Turn Of The Tide

“You should climb over this rock.” Zaid told his sister as he led her through the slippery stones and the […]

Oct 24, 2013     Comments Off on The Turn Of The Tide
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Madonna…and Islam?

Madonna…and Islam?

Hot news this week is that “Like A Prayer” singer Madonna has revealed in an interview that she is studying […]

Oct 20, 2013     Comments Off on Madonna…and Islam?
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