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A test of endurance Nowhere in the world would one find such a high concentration of mountains, peaks, glaciers and passes as in Pakistan. Of the 14 over 8000 metres peaks on earth, four occupy...		Dilemma of youth In an article in these pages last week, Barbara Ellen (I wonder what’s her age) referred to a new study that said that we could end up living up to the age of 130...
Is he deaf forever? James Bateman was five when he suddenly lost his hearing. Clare Longrigg writes about his family’s struggle to cope with his disability...		Soothing ambiance Most of the old houses have a gloomy outlook. Maryam Nazir discovers a house whose owners have changed its design to make it lively...
A necropolis in disrepair In its heyday between 1400 and 1800 AD, before the Indus River changed its course, Thatta thrived as the seat of power under different dynasties...		The queen of Kathak When Naheed Siddiqi poises herself for Kathak, she transcends reality, forgets her existence and moves onto a fenceless plateau free of worldly restrictions...
Built on hope Cerebral palsy is usually caused by oxygen deprivation to the brain at the time of birth. It affects coordination and makes it cumbersome to perform simple daily tasks...		Cortisone levels Q- My stepdaughter was recently diagnosed with Cushing’s disease and had the surgery to remove a pituitary gland tumour. This, only after years of steadily declining health...
The edible garden dream VI In the last part of the series,Zahrah Nasir writes about which fruit trees can be grown in an edible garden and suggests planting them in very large clay pots...		Eight Days a Week FILM: Sin City is the most brutally exciting and energizing movie experience to come along since Kill Bill Vol. I. Hyper-violent, hyper-kinetic...
A worthwhile experience There seems to be at least one restaurant or cafe opening at Zamzama every month, leaving one wondering how so many of them are managing to stay in business in these...		Sarees Galore These sarees of different hues and colours are perfect for evening, formal wear. Embroidery on French chiffon and pure silk consists of sequins...