Khoobsoorat Nazar Aaee
Farooq Adil

As a journalist and newspaper editor, the author possesses a strong awareness of politics and politicians, and he uses that knowledge to write humorous pen sketches of 35 personalities, both national and international.

Pakistan Traveller
Tim Blight

A comprehensive guidebook to “a misunderstood country that might be the world’s best-kept travel secret” features cross-referenced maps, cultural tips, a cuisine guide and safety information as well as basic Urdu phrases that break the language barrier.

Published in Dawn, Books & Authors, July 15th, 2018

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Budget presser
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Budget presser

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Muharram precautions
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Muharram precautions

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Blood bequests
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Sustainable path?

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Prioritising education
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Prioritising education

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Poverty’s rise
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Poverty’s rise

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