April 12, 2003 Welcome to Young World, our weekly magazine for young people. This page is updated every Saturday. For current issue Click here Hi kids! It’s sizzling out here in Karachi, while only a few days ago we were told that the temperature is dropping in Quetta and winter is returning. Strange, isn’t it? So much... COVER STORY: Young impressions The horrific effects of nuclear war are beyond imagination. The use of nuclear weapons by a radical mind cannot be ruled out.... DEAR DIARY: Sleeping with the lights on My earliest memories go back to the time when I was barely three years old and was invariably tucked in bed.... A guided tour of Islamabad To quote the late President Ayub Khan, “The capital of a country has to encompass much bigger vistas and provide light and direction to the efforts of the people. It must... COUNTRY HOPPING: Niger Official name: Republic of Niger Area: 1,186,408 sq km Population: 10,078,000 Capital: Niamey Currency: CFA Franc... FEATURE: Global warming: its effect on health Global warming and the climatic instability that accompanies it tends to affect our health seriously. There are strong indications that a disturbing change in disease patterns has begun and that global... Playing with animation During my childhood I loved to watch cartoon films. Well-known cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse, Superman, Donald Duck and Thunder Cats were my favourite. My teacher says that until a... STORY TIME: Dream or reality Sara was a sober girl she hated crowds and loved to read fairy tales. She imagined herself in a dream world, where she would meet her favourite fairy tale characters.... STORY TIME: Myself in ten years’ time “I sat solemnly by the closed window of my bedroom. It was a parching October noon and as I peered through the window, I saw my three nasty children, squabbling over... STORY TIME: Don’t give up Tania and Tina were two sisters. They did not belong to a very rich family. In fact, they were quite poor. They went to a good school and were excellent students.... POETS CORNER Why fight I do not want to see the world red Think for a while for the blood that is being shed I cry with no identity of my own For the millions on whom thy mercy is not being shown... QUOTES * The eyes believe themselves; the ears believe other people. — German Proverb * Gratitude is the heart’s memory. — French Proverb.... MAIL BOX Lack of proper transport is an incessant problem for the students of Karachi. Most have to wait for hours together just in order to catch a bus to school, whereas some have to change several buses for this purpose.... MISCELLANEA The Human Rights Education Programme (HREP) held an Art Exhibition early this week at the Arts Council, Karachi, in collaboration with the Fine Arts Committee of the Arts Council.... SUPER SIS Dear Super Sis, I am 13 years old and the problem is that my mother has suddenly become very religious. We had a normal routine before, but now it has changed totally.... WEEKLY UPDATE SYDNEY: Australian authorities welcomed the return home on Wednesday of the remains of 60 Aborigines which had been taken to Britain for scientific study.... An Iraqi boy’s day Darkness... and only darkness. No glimmer of light whatsoever. Nothing but gloom in the air. The fear could be felt and sadness loomed high. The sound of crying that was capable... BOOK: Chicken soup for the soul “Stories are beings. You invite them to live with you. They’ll teach you what they know in return for being a good host. When they’re ready to move on, they will... MOVIE: Treasure planet Disney has churned out great cartoons in recent years. These cartoons have proved to be really endearing and children not only idolize their protagonists but also love them. Be it Aladdin,... MUSIC: Tera chehra The latest album of Adnan Sami Khan ‘Tera Chehra’ is a treat for all music lovers and has already made a mark in the music world by topping the charts....

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