February 10, 2005

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Beyond the mountains Balochistan has been in the news for the past few months. The government says the Baloch sardars and nationalists are creating trouble because they oppose development in their areas. The nationalists allege that the military is using development to extend its presence in Balochistan, and that....		Harmony through flowers Considered one of the most exquisite gifts, flowers are loved and admired throughout the world. They are a wonderful blend of love, beauty and softness. For aesthetes, they have been a great source of inspiration, opening up new vistas to creativity....
Shazia Mirza — A woman of substance Women from my community don’t have as much of a voice as white women. That’s the reason I did stand up, because I didn’t have a voice. There’s nothing more endearing than being yourself. I’ve been in the closet for a lot of my life — as a secret entertainer....		A patient’s ordeal The rambling old buildings are freshly whitewashed, the paint-work sparkling clean. Pots of multi-coloured chrysanthemums line driveways and footpaths. Highly polished brass planters full of healthy looking spider plants hang decoratively from second floor balconies and the carefully tended outdoor sitting areas are meticulously clean....
PHOTO FEATURE: Working with style The move towards a less formal work wardrobe is not a casual trend. Without the suit and tie as a guideline, the obvious question arises “What should one wear?” The...		Anchoring with a will He’s been there and done that, and is now reaping his just rewards for a life lived with conviction. Mujahid Barelvi is a watchdog of public interest in the Doberman sense of the word, going for the jugular each time and drawing blood....
A multiple murder case “I didn’t kill my mother. I was trying to grab the knife from her hand which cut her throat and caused her death. My mother did not want to see the honour of her daughters being disgraced by her husband’s rivals,” said 17-year-old Safia when she was produced before journalists at a press conference....		Making the right move Often we see doctors fresh out of college complaining that they earn very little in their jobs. Was the effort of over five years of professional studies and before that twelve...
Blood infection Would you please inform the public about septicaemia? A friend of mine was treated for pneumonia in the hospital and released. He was readmitted a few days later and was...		A treasure trove The unimpressive facade of Afshan Sallahuddin’s home and for that matter, even the staircase leading to the upper portion of the two-unit house in which they stay, leaves you in no way prepared for the artistic decor within....
Eight Days a Week Based on the play by Allan Knee and directed by Marc Foster (Monster’s Ball), Finding Neverland tells the story behind the creation of James M. Barrie’s Peter Pan and how Barrie (Johnny Depp) was inspired by a widow Sylvia Llewelyn Davies (Kate Winslet) and her four young boys to write his timeless fantasy. Foster and company are intent on glossing over the more controversial...		Winter treats Dry fruit halwa Ingredients 2 cups oil 1 cup wheat flour 1 cup sugar 1 cup khoya...