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[31 Dec 2010 | 3 Comments | Huma Khawar]
At Risk: Sex, HIV and the Community

HIV and AIDS are here and now – even in the land of the pure. But what are we doing to change the patterns of risky behaviour?

News & Politics »

[31 Dec 2010 | Comments Off | Newsline Editorial Staff]
Rising Unemployment and Poverty Causing Suicide

In a developing country like Pakistan where many of the 170 million people earn less than two dollars a day, a little surge in the price of flour and edible oil can be devastating.

People, Profiles »

[31 Dec 2010 | Comments Off | Maheen Bashir Adamjee]
The Maestro: Habib Fida Ali

It has been said that Habib Fida Ali writes poetry in concrete. Here, with his unique wit and charm, the eminent architect holds forth on his college days, his passions and his greatest creations.

Blog Row, The Water Cooler »

[31 Dec 2010 | Comments Off | Online Editor]
The First Country to Ring in the New Year is . . .

This island nation beats out its closest competitor by a mere 15 minutes.

Fashion, Lifestyle »

[31 Dec 2010 | Comments Off | Zara Farooqui]
Jewels in the Crown

Ahmad Haroon Khan is the man behind the ingenious idea of replicating the original jewelled treasures of the Mughals, Victorian royalty and the princely states of India.

News & Politics »

[31 Dec 2010 | Comments Off | Fazila Gulrez]
Children of a Lesser God

Underage children make up a large part of Pakistan’s workforce – often without salaries and at huge risk to their well-being, even their lives.

Sports »

[31 Dec 2010 | One Comment | Nadir Hassan]
Rebel with a Cause

Instead of lauding Zulqarnain Haider for turning down an offer to fix a match, he has been castigated.

Business »

[30 Dec 2010 | 2 Comments | Babar Ayaz]
A Taxing Issue: Introducing the RGST to Pakistan

The PBC is all in favour of the proposed RGST, but chances are the politics of economics will stymie the proposal.

Business, People, Q & A »

[30 Dec 2010 | 2 Comments | Saad Hasan]
Interview: Ishrat Husain, Director of IBA and Former Governor of the SBP

“This country has always come out of economic crises – ours continues to be a very resilient economy,” says Dr Ishrat Husain, Director of IBA and former Governor of the SBP.

Business »

[29 Dec 2010 | One Comment | Shahid-ur-Rehman]
Package Deal

Exactly what deals did the IMF packages offer to Pakistan?