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Addressing to a packed auditorium, Dr. Ishrat Hussain, announced the commencement of a Chinese language course at the Institute of Business Adminstration next semester. Mr. Ishrat Hussain, former Governor State Bank of Pakistan and the current Dean and Director of IBA, was delivering a lecture to the students about the global financial crisis.Interestingly, he pointed […]
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From JamashSo it looks like we are quickly forgetting our own language, aren’t we ?
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Faisal Qureshi the host of Ankahi talk show on Samaa TV has initiated a a day long cleanliness drive in Karachi on Sunday 12th October 2008 in collaboration with Loose Ends Pakistan, Ankahi, CDGK and Samaa TVThe objective of the day long campaign is to bring conscientious people together to take ownership of Karachi and […]
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On my recent visit to Rawalpindi I asked a question to many people which most of them were unable to reply. I asked “Do they know who City Nazim of Rawalpindi is”.Even though I am not a big fan of MQM but I support Mustafa Bhai.Keep it up Mustafa Kamal.
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Cowasjee narrates his versioin of the (in)famous Zardari signature story at Mazar-e-Quaid. Simply love his last line. We shall now have a spelling-minister. “Now, back to this September 12 when I went to the Mazar and asked the keepers to let me have photocopies of what had been written by the September 11 visiting ‘dignitaries’ […]
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Throughout this Ramzan i have been wondering where all the people of Karachi are? There has hardly been any traffic on the roads during the evening hours, except for after midnight when everyone suddenly throngs the roads and everything gets jammed from 12 - 2am.Therefore I was quite pleasantly surprised yesterday when i visited a […]
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Haseena is my cousin’s old maid. Yesterday hours before Aftaar she is frying The Pakoras while I in the kitchen stand over the chopping board with a knife in my hand and a packs of imported carrot, olives, radish, cucumber, chilies, and other food items while i am chopping, dicing and preparing them for the salad, […]
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Nazim Karachi Mustafa Kamal gave a detail interview to daily Ummat. Point of interest was different issues related to city and development work and its status. Read here
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Chef Zakir has become a sensation with his cooking show on Masala TV. Few days back I discovered that he owned a restaurant, which was doing rather well. After inquired about its reputation, I found good reviews and decided to check it out with friends.What I discovered was something delightful, worth the price and ideal […]
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Sindh Police has setup reporting centers near crowded & shopping areas of Karachi.
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Dr Awab is currently live on Samaa TV in Faisal Qureshi’s “Ankahi” ( a ver good program for all especially youth). Topic for today’s discussion is Voice of Pakistan. The program will discuss issues currently we are facing in political context. It would be great if someone could record it since many (including myself) are […]
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It’s been announced by the Federal Government today that there would be three public holidays from October 1 to 3 (Wednesday to Friday) on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.This would ideal for the people who have Saturdays off but what about the ones who don’t? Comments?
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Karachi is fast running out of space, mainly grounds, parks etc. and turning into an oven of heat, dust and smoke. Corrupt builders with the help of political masters and gov. officials are eating it like anything. I have been posting for a long time on this unplanned (call it evil planned) development that has […]
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People who surround you, your relatives, your friends, people who serve you and people who almost go unnoticed but they still have an impact on your life are the people who reflect your own image for you to recognize.An Exhibition titled “mien” by Dr. Altamash Kamal, of portraits evoking a vast spectrum of emotions, sentiments […]
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Burning of garbage along the Korangi Expressway continues despite repeated complaints by the residents of Qayyumabad and Akhtar Colony. The citizens complained that Jamshed town officials burn solid waste and garbage at an open space adjacent to the Korangi Expressway, instead of shifting it to proper dumping sites.“We face problems because of dense clouds of […]
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According to this news report gov. has approved 51 projects including the KCR. This project is pending for last 30+ years now and before we see it on ground GOD knows how many more years the public in karachi will suffer. “The KCR project is expected to be executed in three years at a cost […]
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NAPA [Wikipedia] was slowly becoming a good center for performing arts and this latest development will surely hurt this vibrant industry.The Sindh government has directed the National Academy of Performing Arts to vacate the Hindu Gymkhana within three months. According to sources, in its notice to Napa chief Zia Mohyeddin, Sindh culture secretary Shams Jafrani […]
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Few days back, our current President of Pakistan visited the last resting place of Quaid-e-Azam in Karachi. On the Tomb’s diary, he left the above message. What spelling, what verve. Do I have to say more?
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A very worrisome news report appeared on the front page of Daily Times yesterday, which was again highlighted on ATP as wellOn average, 100 women are raped every 24 hours in Karachi city alone, and a majority of them are working women, said Additional Police Surgeon (APS). Dr Zulfiqar Siyal told Daily Times “…. […]
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I happened to observe this motorbike cruising down Shahrah-e-Fasial a few days back, somehow the two additional wheels on the side did catch my attention. Observing the motorbike make its way down the road it was interesting to observe him casually shifting his weight from one wheel to the other with such ease that […]
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Considering the mess KESC is already in, the Al Abraj group is set to take over the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) on Tuesday. After the privatisation, Aljomaih had taken over the utility on Nov 29, 2005, but the KESC management passed on to new owners who had 50 per cent right shares.Dawn
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Last night when i was in gulshan sitting late night with friends we were discussing how the whole city seems a frustrated psycho mob. And yes politics had to be the center topic. Going for a change, i was searching for some serious jokes in newspapers this morning and here i found one (”The minister […]
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Growing media industry needs more and more competent writers, reporters and editors. For those who want to write for the media or join the profession as reporters or editors, here is a workshop on how to become a good writer/ journalist/editor. It will be conducted by M. Khalid Rahman, former senior sub editor, Dawn. “Good […]
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Since yesterday, the Karachi weather has gone really hot as the humidity level has really plummeted from our comfort zone to a whopping 19% - Source BBC WeatherThough the forecast have the humidity rising to roughly a comfortable 40% on Saturday onwards but the temperatures are expected to remain the same. So if these […]
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A day before havoc was created when a stray monkey went berserk near Regal Chowk and Electronic Market area - the news report published by Daily Times its hilarious to see how the incident played outA large number of people, including shopkeepers, customers and area residents, gathered to watch the monkey walk around and perform […]
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A very interesting development has taken place where the World Wildlife Federation Pakistan and Dawood Corporation in Karachi have signed a memorandum to collaborate for the establishment of a regular beach cleaning mechanism at Sandspit Beach. Soon the City District Government Karachi will also be taken into confidence for the proper disposal of collected solid […]
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Times are changing fast. The world is going through rapid change. There is a way, still, to master change: by mastering one’s Intent - as it is one’s own intent and attention that shape the world.PERSONAL EXCELLENCE WORKSHOPSPersonal Excellence is a one-day program aimed at providing an examination of the key elements of personal excellence.This […]
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Usually when Ramzan starts the streets of this city, or the main shopping streets at least light up with festivity. Eid which follows the month of Ramzan is basically one event which every single family in Pakistan celebrates according to their own means.However such is not the case this time as people in Karachi whatever […]
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If you are a regular traveler of local busses of Karachi you must have seen these cards. Have anyone ever tried these babas? Kindly share.
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On the first day of Ramadan it’s 3:30, although more then four hours before one opens the fast with a soft, sweet date still everyone on the road is impatient. Switching lanes, blaring horns, and motorcyclists rushing as if they are on a mad race in a virtual dimension where they have several lives before […]
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I was thinking what would become of Karachi and the green CNG rickshaws, (legacy of debunked General & President Musharraf) if Altaf Hussain, Pir of London, Imam of Mohajirs of Karachi, were to suddenly transform from being a leader of MQM into an erstwhile rickshawala.First, he won’t get any license. PPP wants all Sindhis, mostly […]
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Have you wondered why most of the under-belly of Baloch colony flyover is blocked for traffic. Well, it is because of the creeping encroachment out there. And it gets really dirty when it rains hard as rain water gets blocked. It is really unfortunate that such a prime place is being encroached upon right under […]
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CDGK has done excellent job by continuing with the development work even with a political chaos. Jail Road leading towards Hassan Square is one such example. While one can definitely argue about the standard of the work (especially flyovers) one should appreciate the efforts put in by CDGK to give Karachi a green look.
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AVARI TOWERSIFTAR BUFFET: Rs. 799 + Tax (Poolside)IFTAR BUFFET: Rs. 950 + Tax (Sky Grill)IFTAR BUFFET: Rs. 899 + Tax (Asia Live)IFTAR BUFFET: Rs. 699 + Tax (Khorshed Mahal for Corporate Groups) Avari Towers will donate 100 Rupees from each Iftar sold to several nominated Charities. MARRIOTT HOTELIFTAR BUFFET: Rs. 950 + Tax […]
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In a country where DICTATORs are treated as hero’s, and ironically by educated, you cannot expect much when you talk about accountability. A land where thugs become leaders, accountability is an alien specie. While Mr. Musharraf is playing golf and will soon prepare some lectures for his foreign tours and earn some dollars by selling […]
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well, ramzan are here and everywhere you go, you see a flock of people shopping at the last minute for sehri and iftaar and general grocery items.myself and family being amongst the lot, we decided to head for makro for the month’s supply of groceries. to my surprise, the huge store was flocked to the […]
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After a long long effort to control traffic flow within the Defence Stadium circle area, the DHA has, after complete lack of success, launched its final assault on vehicles that break the traffic flow pattern that has been set up to eliminate congestion in the area.These tyre killers will puncture the tyres of cars that […]
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This is just being reported that the famous fashion designer Sheikh Amer has been found shot dead in his home in Defence today. With a heavy heart Karachi mourns the loss of a brilliant fashion designer. May His Soul Rest In PeaceThe News
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Finally someone speaks the truth and it took the people of this city to make them come out with it. As an angry mob took to the streets of Karachi on Thursday officials of the KESC admitted that they had purposely lowered the production capacity of the Bin Qasim power plant to save them from […]
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yet another MNA who thinks he is above law. Spotted this car at teen talwar which has no number plate, just an MNA plate in PPP colors. Looks like parliamentarians cannot be bothered with following law, they just make them.
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As reported in Daily Times today:By Nayel NooraniKARACHI: Two studies conducted by faculty and students at the Aga Khan University into the attitudes toward suicide bombing among educated people in Karachi and in the tribal areas showed surprisingly divergent results.Fifteen percent of participants in the Karachi-based study supported suicide bombing and said that Islam and […]
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ExtraCorp Announces a fundraiser movie Screening, “BATMAN-THE DARK KNIGHT” at The PALPA CLUB (Near Acropolis) on the 30th of August 2008, at 8:00 PM Sharp. ExtraCorp an organization committed to empower people with disabilities by training and inculcating entrepreneurship skills in them. ExtraCorp has currently three ongoing projects, run and managed by people with disabilities or as […]
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Originally uploaded by *abro*Abro shares his comment on this thought provoking picture taken on Seaview early in the morningWe have seen beautiful pictures of Seaview at Karachi, here I am sharing pictures I have taken early morning after 5 a.m. Peoples mostly come here in the […]
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Two people have reportedly lost their lives and dozens severely injured in fierce clashes at the University of Karachi today. The confrontation started around half past noon earlier today at the Arts Faculty between rival political groups, The All Pakistan Muttaihada Students Association and The Jamiatut Talabai Pakistan. Eye witness accounts said the Arts […]
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Two people have reportedly lost their lives and dozens severely injured in fierce clashes at the University of Karachi today. The confrontation started around half past noon earlier today at the Arts Faculty between rival political groups, The All Pakistan Muttaihada Students Association and The Jamiatut Talabai Pakistan. Eye witness accounts said the Arts […]
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The proposed new head honchos/owners of the KESC, the much maligned and intermittent electric supply company of Karachi have expressed a desire to raise the electricity tariff per unit by Rs 3 if they are to take over. We must remember here that KESC after removal of the government subsidies just imposed a 16% GST […]
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Dawat-e-Islami is a Karachi-based Non-political, non-violent, Islamic tanzeem (organization) which has its head quarters at Old Sabzi Mandi. As little is known about its work or its people, I feel that I should introduce it to the people of Karachi. At most people know that they wear green turbans are often referred to as Janati […]
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AT recently said that AZ should be the next president. This he thinks is better for country. Many see it in quite different perspective. For Karachi this might be a good gesture, no matter whatever is the real agenda. For country’s sake this seems shocking. What you think is the real reason Altaf bhai gave […]
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Just heard confirmed news that a bomb blast has happened near Ayesha Bawani and the Police Station. People driving through there, be careful and call in your homes if you are out and have taken the same route today. Stay safe!
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3rd Annual ” Machar Art ” Exhibition opened it doors to public yesterday evening at The Elephant Ware House, Clifton. But this is not just another exhibition, the kind which is the usual feature of the city. This one is far more different because there is a cause attached to it. Organized by Concern For […]
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