August 12, 2006 Welcome to Young World, our weekly magazine for young people. This page is updated every Saturday. For current issue Click here Hi kids! Busy decorating your homes and neighbourhoods, aren’t you? Yes, that’s what you all do every year before Independence Day. It’s heart-warming to see houses and streets, in fact the whole city, decorated with our national flag and bunting.... Cover Story: The path to freedom They were chaotic times. Riots, bloodshed, hatred and subjugation. Times when a suppressed and frustrated people wanted to be free. Free of bondage and free of being second-class citizens.... The meaning of freedom Every year on August 14, I hang my head out of my window and see the spectacular celebrations. Kids are running on the streets with firecrackers in their hands.... The road to Pakistan The sun of August 14, 1947 shone for the first time on a piece of land newly demarcated as Pakistan — Land of the Pure. Amidst tears and joyous cheers, the... We can make a difference Pakistan was created after a tough struggle. The Quaid-i-Azam fought against cruel Indians and clever Britishers for us. But today we find our youth leaving this land in search of greener pastures.... Pakistan Zindabad Pakistan Zindabad, Pakistan Zindabad. I have heard these words countless times on TV but have hardly witnessed it in real life because I live abroad. Last year, with my whole family,... Make Pakistan Great Amber had just completed her intermediate from Karachi and wanted to go abroad. She had no love for her country; she only wanted to leave Pakistan.... Thief in the house It was a cloudy morning and I was in bed as my mother came to wake me up. “Come on, get up Aliza, it’s 6:30 am already.... Wanna go campin’? As soon as children and teenagers are done with their yearly exams they start planning how to spend the coming summer months. Sometimes this translates into outings and trips with families,... My ambitions and where they will take me I live in a society where great discrimination prevails, where people are judged on the basis of their religion, colour, gender and ethnic background. ... Powers of Reiki Reiki is a Japanese healing technique which is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. What makes Reiki unique is that it incorporates the elements of just about every other alternative healing practice such... The picture says it all I wonder, what environment these two children live in. Not two — maybe two million? Every child wants to study, wants to go to school, wants to come home to be kissed by a cheerful mother waiting for them;.... Nerve-racking traffic! Indeed, our country is experiencing a dramatic surge in the number of automobiles plying on the roads on a day-to-day basis. This is causing some very grave problems which are rendering... It’s time to go back to school Groan! The morning alarm’s starting to ring and mom’s at your head waking you up in the wee hours of the morning again. No more fun and lazing around.... The Flag The flag of any nation is a sign of identity and dignity. It is also a symbol of freedom. It shows strength and represents the values and culture of the region.... Quotes The enemy is anybody who’s going to get you killed, no matter which side he’s on.... Mailbox On July 30 there was heavy rainfall in Karachi. Many people were injured due to this and a few also died. It was very shocking when I saw the slide going down the news channel.... Book: Penguin Writers’ Guides The Penguin Writers’ Guides is an excellent set of five books entitled Improve Your Spelling, How to Write Better English, How to Punctuate, Writing for Business and How to Write Effective Emails.... Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean 2 Some movies are just destined to be chartbusters; the reason may be a charming cast, powerful predecessor, striking storyline or attractive adaptation. All of these factors are true for Pirates of... Music: In My Mind There are few artists who are famous in their own way. They are all-rounders as they sing, produce, compose quite magnificently but yet are not attracted by the limelight which every artist dies for.... Poets’ Corner The country where mountains meet the sky With its five rivers flowing nearby... Benefits of milk Good nutrition is important for good health and can help protect against many diseases later in life. Milk is one of the greatest blessings of God to man.... Super Sis I am a 14-year-old girl. I was on a diet for one month and I could see a lot of difference in my weight but due to dieting my growth stopped and now my height isn''t increasing.... Weekly Update An orphaned snow leopard cub nicknamed Leo was pictured recently in the Naltar Valley of northern Pakistan, where it was found in July 2005 by a goat herder and cared for until being handed over to the Pakistani authorities....

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