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Clash of Civilisations?

Aatish Taseer frames his own anger at being abandoned by his father, Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, in an epic historical religious setting – apparently, Huntington’s clash of civilisations.

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[22 Jul 2009 | Comments Off | Zahra Chughtai]
Stars in Her Eyes

Sania Saeed’s star status and scintillating performance clearly worked in Katha’s Main Adakara Banoongi, but the play called for a sharper wit and tighter handling.

Books, News & Politics »

[19 Jul 2009 | Comments Off | Hamida Khuhro]
Back To The Roots

A collection of columns by Mani Shankar Aiyar urge India to revive its founding principles of secularism and responsive government.

Fashion, Lifestyle, Society »

[12 Jul 2009 | Comments Off | Amna Khalique]
Getting Philosophical Over Fashion

The June launch of Deepak Perwani’s new DPhilosophy line was well received. But it was more than his cool handbags – which were displayed more like art, hanging off the walls – that had people excited: one lady loudly expressed her desire to piggyback one of the stylish mannequins home.

News & Politics, Sports »

[9 Jul 2009 | Comments Off | Nadir Hassan]
Time and Again

Nadir Hassan compares Pakistan’s stunning victory in the Twenty20 to their victory 17 years earlier in the 1992 World Cup.

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[9 Jul 2009 | Comments Off | Nadir Hassan]
The Next Swing of the Bat

While the T20 victory will surely provide a temporary fillip to the game, the way cricketing affairs are being conducted in the country does not augur well.

News & Politics, Sports »

[9 Jul 2009 | Comments Off | Khalid Hussain and Farieha Aziz]
Let’s Celebrate

Pakistan’s triumph at the T20 World Cup allowed Pakistanis to forget their troubles and party like never before.

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[9 Jul 2009 | Comments Off | Khalid Hussain]
Man of the Moment

“My name is also Khan,” Younus Khan said with a big smile. “And I’m proud to be the second Khan after Imran to win a world title for Pakistan,” the Pakistan captain told a crowded press conference in the Middlesex Room at Lord’s soon after leading his team to a memorable triumph in the World Twenty20 final against Sri Lanka.

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[9 Jul 2009 | Comments Off | Nadir Hassan]
We Are The Champions

Pakistan’s underachieving cricket team surprises the country and the world with a confident victory in the T20 World Cup, creating a new generation of heroes and boosting the sagging morale of a hurting nation

Fashion, Lifestyle, Society »

[9 Jul 2009 | Comments Off | Anicca Ahmad]
Stepping Out In Style

An eclectic mix of Karachi’s fashion lovers escaped the sizzling heat at designer Nida Azwer’s fashion show titled ‘A Curious Mind.’ The young, demure talent debuted her summer collection of prêt, couture and bridal clothes proving that she is a designer to watch out for.