Hi kids!
There was this young girl who received attention from all her aunts and uncles but was the special darling of one of them. Whenever the girl visited her grandparents’ place, she...
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Not just for a rainy day
In today’s fast growing world of commercialism, how can one manage to save money or anything else for that matter? Almost everyday one hears of this latest model of cellphone, or that newest brand of computer game or even the latest designer wear....
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Practise what you preach
“Always speak the truth, treat fellow human beings well, be kind to those younger to you,” the teacher was delivering the lecture. The first period was of Islamic Studies....
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Unwelcome visitors
“Yes! Finally my parents have left, what is the plan,” I paused for a while as the door bell rang, “Hey! Hang up someone is at the door I’ll talk to...
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The bomb scare!
The day seemed to stretch for hours and hours when almost unexpectedly a message was sent to the school secretary. Not a message but a proper, yet anonymous letter....
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The land of the five Rivers…
Punjab is the most populous province of Pakistan containing about more than half of the total population. The name Punjab means “land of five rivers” referring to the Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers....
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An atrocity against humanity
When I was young I pictured the world as a beautiful place. I thought it was perfect and full of love, affection and harmony, but then I saw a movie and...
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The lost trait
Ethics! What is ethics? We as common people of this world have forgotten the very existence of such a word. Take a look around your daily life, what do you see?...
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The hazardous nut
Waqar, a 16-year-old boy, was lying quietly in bed in one of the charitable hospitals of the city. He was an intermediate pre-medical student. Like every young boy, he also had...
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The girl thing!
“Hey, check out the girl in blue, I think I have a crush on her.” “No yaar, she is looking at me, I know it.”...
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A special day for mom
Every year on the second Sunday of May, the world celebrates the women who nurture and raise us and our siblings, provides us with the most delicious foods that we can...
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MISCELLANEA: Paint your world…
The prize distribution ceremony of the ‘Paint Your World with Cherry Blossom’ art contest was held recently at the National Sailing Centre. The contest was judged by renowned art authorities such as Naheed Raza, Mashkoor Raza, Salwat, and Rubina Ashraf....
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Weekly Update
Threatened plant and animal species exceed 16,000 GENEVA: The number of threatened animal and plant species has exceeded 16,000 for the first time, as climate change and other threats damage their natural habitats, an environmental report said on Tuesday....
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HEALTH LINE: Thyroid gland
The thyroid gland is located in the middle front of the neck. It consists of two lobes lying on each side of the thyroid cartilage (Adam’s apple) and connected by tissue called the isthmus....
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Mail Box
Frequent power failures I want to draw the attention of the authorities concerned towards frequent and lengthy power failures....
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Super Sis
Dear Super Sis, I am 14. I am an O level student. I’ve heard a lot about the difficulties of the GCSE Exams of Pakistan Studies and Islamiat....
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Poets’ Corner
Doctors Doctors are a gift of God,
Who care for the patients by the grace of Lord,
They give medicine,
To satisfy each and everyone,...
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Quotes
Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative. Oscar Wilde Censorship, like charity, should begin at home; but, unlike charity, it should end there....
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BOOK: Disney’s princess collection
Who doesn’t love to read fairy tales? Ask a five-year-old and he/she will also repeat the story of his/her favourite tales. Put a well illustrated book in front of a child...
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MOVIE: Valiant
The movie is based on World War II where England communicated with the French Resistance and Allied troops in Europe using the Royal Pigeon Service, carrier pigeons that went through a rigorous training regimen....
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MUSIC: Pink — I’m not dead
“Get the party started” girl Pink is back on the musical scene with her fourth album “I’m Not Dead”....
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WEBSITE: Exploratorium
If there is any question related to science clicking in your mind, if there is any scientific question which is not clear to you then log on to www.exploratorium.com....
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GAME TALK: Fifa Street 2
The eagerly anticipated game which everyone was expecting has been released. That’s right, I am talking about Fifa Street 2. This game’s older version took everyone with surprise with its great gameplay....
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