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Tag: Pakistan
Pakistan’s beloved ‘poor man’s burger’
For Pakistanis, especially Karachiites, the iconic bun-kebab isn’t just a food but an expression of their identity. Every morning before … More
Pakistani PM wins vote of confidence amidst opposition protest, boycott
ISLAMABAD : Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan won a vote of confidence from parliament today in a session marked by … More
Pakistani man killed during TikTok stunt on train track
ISLAMABAD (AFP) : A young man was hit and killed by a train in Pakistan while being filmed walking along … More
Book Reviews: Bhutto friendship, dynasty and Pakistan divided
The Fragrance of Tears – My Friendship with Benazir Bhutto by Victoria Schofield, Head of Zeus–An Apollo Book, London, 2020 The Bhutto … More
Poachers’ paradise: Gulf hunts fuel Pakistan falcon trafficking
KARACHI : Since learning to capture birds as a teen, Muhammad Rafiq has amassed a small fortune in Pakistan trapping … More
Once upon a time: Pakistan’s fabled storytellers fade away
SHOGRAN: Mohammad Naseem’s eyes shine while he shares the legend of a remote, alpine lake nestled among snow-capped Himalayan peaks … More
Many African, Asian families marry off daughters amid virus
KOIDU, Sierra Leone (AP) : The man first caught a glimpse of Marie Kamara as she ran with her friends … More
Pakistan: Is Imran Khan on the way out?
Opposition parties in Pakistan have ramped up their anti-government protests to oust Prime Minister Imran Khan from power. The chances … More
Lonely no more: Kaavan the elephant makes new friend
ODDAR MEANCHEY, Cambodia: It was his first contact with another elephant in eight years. Reaching out with his trunk, Kaavan … More
Cher in Pakistan to help ‘world’s loneliest elephant’
ISLAMABAD (AP) : Iconic singer and actress Cher is in Pakistan to celebrate the departure of Kaavan, dubbed the “world’s … More
Pakistan’s top Islamic body approves construction of Hindu temple
Council of Islamic Ideology approves construction of new temple in Islamabad, saying Islamic law allows minority Hindus a place of … More
Basmati battle: Pakistan fights Indian bid for EU recognition of rice
Delhi seeking geographical indication status for its basmati rice, angering Islamabad A new ingredient has been added to the boiling … More
Pakistan protests: Huge rally against Imran Khan draws comparisons to Thailand
Thousands gather at rally in Karachi demanding resignation of Pakistan PM over worsening economy and ‘rigged’ election Tens of thousands … More
Tens of thousands rally to demand Pakistan PM Imran Khan resign
KARACHI (REUTERS) – Tens of thousands of opposition supporters rallied on Sunday (Oct 18) in the city of Karachi as … More
Pakistan cleric killed in apparent sectarian attack
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Gunmen riding on a motorcycle shot and killed a religious scholar who belongs to a little-known … More
UN and neglected conflict of Kashmir
World powers need to understand there is no way Kashmir dispute can be settled once and for all except in … More
In Pakistan’s eyes Turkey leads Islamic world
Turkey is channeling its imperial past to assert its status as the ideological and cultural leader of the Muslim world … More
Pakistani miners killed, many feared trapped after rockslide
At least 19 people killed after a boulder fell on labourers in the Mohmand district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. At least … More
Pakistan: Female PTV journalist shot dead in Balochistan
Police launch hunt for killer of Shaheena Shaheen, a PTV talk show host and editor, with her husband being a … More
Authorities struggle to move Pakistan’s lonely elephant
Authorities plan to move Kaavan the elephant to ‘appropriate sanctuary’ abroad, though experts warn of challenges KARACHI, Pakistan : Pakistani … More
How Turkey’s Soft Power Conquered Pakistan
The TV drama “Ertugrul” reveals how neo-Ottoman fantasies are finding an enthusiastic audience in a country that struggles with Saudi … More
Beyond borders: India and Pakistan share a beautiful camaraderie with unique bonds of culture, food and films
Here’s a look at some commonalities. By : Nilanjana Javed – THE GULF NEWS
At the cow wash: Pakistanis scrub Eid animals at car cleaners
Karachi, Pakistan : In the run-up to the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, Karachi car-wash owner Sheikh Sagheer sees much … More
