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[19 Sep 2009 | 3 Comments | Bina Khan]
Good Gift Hunting: Part 2

The quest to find the perfect gifts for men continues. Bina Khan provides more unique ideas to help women give personalised presents. Part 2 of 2.

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[18 Sep 2009 | 5 Comments | Bina Khan]
Good Gift Hunting: Part 1

The quest to find that perfect something for husbands, fathers and the rest of the men in our lives often involves searches worthy of an epic animated tale by Disney. Bina Khan provides some unique ideas to help women along. Part 1 of 2.

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[17 Sep 2009 | 2 Comments | Nadir Hassan]
How to Lose Integrity and Titillate Viewers

A three-minute segment from a recent episode of Kal Tak, a talk show on Express News hosted by Javed Chaudhry, has been making the YouTube rounds. A discussion, if the television equivalent of a bar-room brawl can be termed as such, between the PPP’s Firdous Ashiq and the PML-Q’s Kashmala Tariq ensures, with newly-appointed Nation editor Shireen Mazari playing the role of a bystander.

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[16 Sep 2009 | 10 Comments | Nadir Hassan]
Misquoting Musharraf

A politician claiming that his words have been taken out of context is like a schoolchild using the dog-ate-my-homework excuse. But former president Pervez Musharraf’s anger at the international media for distorting his words is, in fact, justified.

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[15 Sep 2009 | Comments Off | Nadir Hassan]
Ten Thoughts on the US Open

Over the past fortnight (plus one day) a year’s worth of storylines were discarded. The men’s tour, we were told, was dominated by one record-breaking genius; the women’s by two unbeatable sisters. The only doubt was about which Williams sister would join Roger Federer in the winner’s circle. The coronations now seem slightly premature.

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[15 Sep 2009 | One Comment | Nadir Hassan]
Quotes of the Day

One current and one former head of state try their hand at telling jokes.

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[14 Sep 2009 | Comments Off | Nadir Hassan]
Norman Borlaug and Pakistan’s Food Crisis

The death of Norman Borlaug, the father of the Green Revolution, on September 12 has generated an outpouring of grief and praise. Could it be that the man widely feted for saving a billion lives is responsible for Pakistan’s current food crisis?

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[14 Sep 2009 | 7 Comments | Bina Khan]
Trawling for Books

People say Karachiites don’t read, but the plethora of bookshops here suggest otherwise. Bina Khan talks about her favourite bookstores in the city by the sea.

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[13 Sep 2009 | 21 Comments | Bina Khan]
Beat the Heat

When it comes to the searing heat and merciless humidity of Karachi, your beauty regime has got to be seasonally savvy. Bina Khan provides vital, expert make-up tips for the summer.

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[13 Sep 2009 | Comments Off | Online Editor]

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