July 8, 2004

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Disabled people, where do they stand? Physically unfit people are not allowed to sit in the exams.” The words on the CSS exam form dealt a cruel blow to Mobeen’s dream of appearing in it. It was one of the worst moments he had experienced during his struggle over a decade, to seek employment....		A perverted society A report published by the United Nations in 2003 states that in Pakistan population under the age of 15 is 53.625 million, which is approximately 40 per cent of the country’s population. Pakistan currently has the largest number of young people in history...
Sip after sip One fine December evening when my family and I were watching television, there was a knock at our door. I went to see who it was and was surprised to see my next-door-neighbour, standing there red-eyed and it was quite obvious that she had been crying. She had visible...		Love thy neighbour How do I kill thee neighbour dear, let me count the precious ways,” chimes the little voice at the back of my head as I see the wickedly beaming auntie standing at her doorstep, while I make my way towards my apartment....
Parade no more Jehangir Kothari Parade, one of the most frequently visited recreational spots for Karachiites, has gradually been deteriorating since no civic agencies have bothered to care for this valuable site....		Reality bites For those of you who do not know, Jerry Springer is a talk show host from America, but his television show is unlike anything you’ve ever seen on the small screen. Unlike Oprah or Dr Phil, who try to give some dignity to their...
Sour tooth Culinary columns all assume that most people eat everything, fish, fowl or red herring. But actually most don’t. There are difficult eaters, and there are eaters who have marked preferences. May...		Lingering cough Q :My wife has been coughing for a good month. The cough makes her miserable and makes her miserable to live with. What kind of cough medicine would you recommend?...
Seed security Obtaining a reliable supply of good quality seed can be extremely problematic here in Pakistan and one way around this is, when you have grown something that you consider to be worth increasing, or if an annual for replanting the following...		Eight days A week With its depiction of a lesbian relationship (sort of), Girlfriend has raised a big ruckus in India. There have been reports of RSS party members attacking and shutting down cinema houses which screened the movie because...
Influencing minds It is commendable that the writer took the initiative to write about a sensitive topic (TR July 1). I truly agree with what he has to say. It’s high time that...		Rice variations White pulao Ingredients: 1/2 kg rice 250 grams potatoes 250 grams peas 1/2 kg mutton 10-15 green chillies 2 tsp ginger/garlic paste...