December 07, 2006

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Pollution at the top of the world Before the tournament became a regular event in the mid-1980s, Shandur Lake, which lies in a depression not more than 15 feet deep, was an important refuge for migratory birds since it lies along an international migratory bird route....		A gloomy scenario The 6.5 million Pakistani children who have never crossed the threshold of any educational institution ask only one question: was this homeland for the Indian Muslims created only for the rich...
A poet with a rebel soul Himayat Ali Sha’ir made his name in poetry, films, drama and journalism. In Lahore Sha’ir pursued his education and completed his Masters and earned a PhD as well....		Stonehenge — prestige up for grabs The hunt and the voting are on for the new Seven Wonders of the World. A total of 77 landmark sites, including the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower, were...
Glamour and spice With beautiful floral lace and cream-coloured tracery, layered over an opaque chiffon lining, the dress has a tantalising aura....		A lawless city When Hina Saleem, a waitress in Brescia, Italy, started dating a local carpenter, her Pakistani father killed her. It was the first in a spate of murders –– all at first blamed on the city’s immigrant population....
Calories in demand Q My son is 16 and is on the high school swim team. They practice twice a day – in the morning at 6:15 for one hour, and again at 5:30pm for two hours....		Tree troubles Q After this year’s rains in Karachi a mature cycad palm, which I have had for almost 15 years, is in big trouble. The leaves have all turned brown for no apparent reason. I have cut away some of the lower ones and left the rest....
Celebrity etiquette The family may get you in the media, but they don’t always get on famously Celebrity dynasties have always been big in showbiz,...		What’s On…. From the same people who brought you those long, torturous "family" entertainers Hum Aap Ke Hain Kaun and the even more execrable Hum Saath Saath Hain, comes yet another long and, by the end, torturous Vivah....
Denim jackets in vogue A jacket isn’t just easy-to-carry insurance against chilly weather; it’s a fashion statement in its own right. From athletic jackets to wool overcoats and leather or suede jackets to faux furs,...		The chicken feast It needs no introduction. Ever since the opening of the first branch at Clifton, Karachi, sometime back, the restaurant has occupied a special place in the hearts of foodies throughout Karachi....