DAWN - The Review; January 10, 2008

January 10, 2008

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COVER STORY: Pressure on the bread-winner In this age of consumerism, a man is involved in a constant struggle to earn more to fulfil his growing needs and those of his family. This means that earning an honest, successful livelihood is one of the biggest challenges that he faces, writes Munizeh Zuberi....		COVER STORY: Making a living Working men are the productive assets of any nation as they work to generate the surpluses so critical to the smooth functioning of the state and society. It follows therefore that the more the surplus the better the functioning of state and society.....

OFF THE RACK: The eluding killers The recent murders of Gulgee, his wife Zarine and maid have shocked everyone who knew them. And with the even more recent and shocking assassination of Benazir Bhutto, the Gulgees’ case has received a further setback in terms of being solved anytime in the near future....		PROFILE: The little master Hanif Mohammad credits his mother for the values that have guided him through his life. “She taught us dedication, discipline and devotion to the country. Because of her influence, we played not for money but for the honour of representing our country,” he says....

REAL LIFE: That fateful day A group of youngsters while shopping find themselves in an unforeseen violent situation, writes Marium Haroon, In volatile situations surrounding tragic incidents and mishaps, it is not always easy to stay calm. When the news of the assassination of Benazir Bhutto spread in Karachi...		REFLECTIONS: ‘Food’ old days The Karachi I grew up in is changing, which is fine when I see an underpass coming up or a hospital becoming bigger and better. However, when something typically characteristic of Karachi disappears to be replaced by what is new and mundane, characterless and upstartish, it saddens me.....

PHOTO FEATURE: Muzaffarabad bouncing back As soon as a four-day weekend approached, my husband decided to visit his friend in Muzaffarabad. He persuaded me to join him and we left for the city stopping in Islamabad on the way. Around a year and a half had passed since the region experienced the devastating earthquake....		REFLECTIONS: A city like no other Even in the oppressive summer heat of Karachi, I felt a chill run down my spine as I caught sight of something dark scurrying under the couch. Mustering up every ounce of courage that I possessed, I made my way tentatively towards the couch, wary of what may be lurking beneath it....

UP FRONT: Be resolute What are resolutions and what do they imply at this time of the year? The dictionary definition of resolution is “the act or process of resolving.” According to the Wikipedia, a New Year’s resolution is “a commitment that an individual makes to a project or a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous....		WOMEN EMPOWERMENT: Women of the year 2007 While the media focused on Paris and Britney, a host of women were changing the world with their courage and ingenuity. Kira Cochrane celebrates them, and commemorates those we lost...

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Pursuit of elevated liver enzymes Q For the past seven years, my blood tests have shown "slightly elevated liver enzymes." I am a 54-year-old woman and do not drink, smoke or use drugs. I have had myriad tests done. I have consulted an oncologist and have had a liver ultrasound, which came back normal. I do not have a fatty liver. I do not have hepatitis....		GARDENING: Riotous ranunculus Grown as pot plants to ornament one’s balcony or veranda, these flowers are equally at home arranged along driveways, around patios or on wide outdoor windowsills....

What’s On FILM Defence and Clifton had fallen silent around midnight of December 27, when I and some colleagues were warily making our way home....		EATING IN: Hearty dishes Steak with mushroom stuffing Ingredients 1 onion (chopped) 2 green onions (chopped)...