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Chagharzai and other valleys: An epiphany in itself
Every now and then, we hear someone singing odes to the beauty of Pakistan’s North-West regions. Be it by one of those recent sing-along tourism promos running on nearly every news network these days,...
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Here is why Paris is always a good idea
Having lived in Paris (well, not in the heart of the city but in the suburbs) for over eight years, I can safely and confidently say that I know this city and its off shoots quite well. This is not...
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Is the wicked game of Chinese Whispers destroying Pakistan’s beauty?
Pakistan’s current political situation discussed in dining rooms, gatherings and media is beginning to resemble an advanced version of Chinese Whispers; a popular game played worldwide in which...
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Sindh me a postcard: For those who think it’s a bad idea to travel to Sindh
Moderate or cold weather is best for sight-seeing, which is why many people opt to travel in the January-February period. This February, I decided I needed to discover my very own motherland, Sindh – a...
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Who is trying to disconnect Kashmir from the world? Why attack cellular towers?
The unusual series of attacks on cellular towers in different parts of Indian-administered Kashmir Valley has already resulted in the killings of two civilians. And furthermore, the way these attacks...
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Planning to visit Istanbul? Here are 13 food items to entice your taste buds
On my visit to Istanbul, one of the main attractions of the city for me was the exquisite food. Their cuisines looked simple yet tasted amazing. It was mostly mild yet full of flavours. One could eat...
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PTI claims improvement in K-P, but the tales of Nathiagali speak otherwise
I spent my childhood playing in daisy-filled meadows, walking the pakdandis and exploring the narrow roads of Nathiagali. I have drifted along these pakdandis for miles, getting lost in the green hills...
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Four tried-and-tested tips to land a job in Dubai
Most of us, if not all, go to the UAE on a visit visa in order to search for a job. And the majority of us have no guarantee of finding a satisfying job. It takes time to research and locate your ideal...
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Why Gilgit-Baltistan is not given the appreciation it deserves
The world has shrunk into a global village and everything seems to be available at the request of a single click. The promotion of any sort of business, even in far flung developing countries, has...
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Ditch Santorini’s beaches and Mykonos’s party life, Athens is the place to be
When you hear that someone in their mid-20s has travelled to Greece, one immediately imagines them lying on a sandy beach surrounded by the pristine waters of Santorini or thinks of them dancing to...
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You can work as a waiter or a driver in the US, but not in Pakistan
My love for Pakistan is unfathomable! From the lush green valley of Chitral to the hustling bustling streets of Lahore, my love for my country has, in fact, grown over time. Pakistan is my home – mom’s...
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The story of Hyderabad, Sindh
Hyderabad is one of those cities where the magnetic pull of nostalgia can be felt to a maximum, owing to the ever glorious landmarks of a bygone era. It is one of those cities where the past silently...
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Moroccan shopkeepers, the ‘Nationality Guessing Game’ and the desi catch
By my fifth day in Morocco, I had already gotten used to the Moroccan shopkeepers’ ‘Nationality Guessing Game’. Every once in a while, a shopkeeper sitting outside his shop would gratuitously try and...
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Is the wicked game of Chinese Whispers destroying Pakistan’s beauty?
Pakistan’s current political situation discussed in dining rooms, gatherings and media is beginning to resemble an advanced version of Chinese Whispers; a popular game played worldwide in which...
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Quetta: Where hospitality has no bounds
When I received an invitation from the University of Balochistan informing me that five of our engineering projects had been accepted for the first Invention to Innovation Summit – the first comment...
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Because I own Karachi
Standing somewhere in the middle of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, I guess my attire gave it away and they all greeted me with a seemingly customary “jeevay, jeevay Pakistan!” Towards the end of my trip, the...
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Paradise from a different perspective: Maldives is more than just turquoise...
Whenever the phrase ‘vacation to the Maldives’ rings our ears, turquoise waters and luxurious resorts instantly flash into our minds. In order to fully utilise their vacations, the general preference...
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No country for Kiki challenge: Forget corruption, ‘goras’ dancing with our...
The entire world is familiar with the rather infamous ‘Kiki challenge’ by now. It is yet another one of those social media influenced fads, readily embraced by the younger generation, along with...
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Pakistan is ‘Asia’s best kept secret’– what will it take to reveal it globally?
“The thing about tourism is that the reality of a place is quite different from the mythology of it” – Martin Parr. Pakistan, unfortunately, is a country that has been at the receiving end of such...
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The sea is calling: The crumbling reality of Karachi’s Hawkesbay beach
With its 27-kilometre long coastline, Karachi is lined with beaches in the south. Dotted with fishing villages, these beaches are one of the main sources of recreation and entertainment for the...
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