Yaadayñ: Ummi, Abi and Me

Posted on October 18, 2008
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Zakintosh Rewind to late-1944 to 1945 (give or take 6 months … for I am just guessing). The Second World War is in full swing. My father, a doctor, has had to enroll in the Army. The three of us – Abi, Ummi, and I – are constantly on the move from camp to camp. […]

Flair, fury and fun in Pakistan

Posted on October 14, 2008
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Adeel Khan When I was boarding Emirates’ EK623 to Karachi, Pakistan, I was so not looking forward to endless electricity shortages, carbon-polluted air and the crass conversations that are punctuated with materialistic garble, so typical of Pakistan’s upper-middle class. I knew little that this trip would be the most fascinating, mentally relaxing trip that will […]

Pakistaniat Gives: Shaam se pehlay aana

Posted on October 12, 2008
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Adil Najam, Owais Mughal, Darwaish and Asma Mirza Like our readers, we have also been moved by the post on singer Alamgir’s health status by A.H. Cemendtaur. This is a voice we all grew up with. The words, the broad smile of the singer, the sometimes awkward but always entertaining gyrations, are parts of our […]

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