Plight of Kiln Workers in Pakistan: Generational Debt and Health Hazards
(Shoaib Nizami)
The harsh reality of kiln workers in Pakistan unveils a tale of perpetual debt and dire health conditions. Despite toiling day in and day out, these workers find themselves ensnared in a cycle of poverty and illness, with their future generations inheriting the same fate.
According to accounts from
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Kot Diji Fort: A Majestic Journey Through History and Strategic Brilliance
(Sajal Shaikh)
In the heart of Sindh's enchanting landscape, Kot Diji Fort, formally known as Fort Ahmadabad, emerges as a majestic testament to history. Founded by the founder of the Kingdom of Upper Sindh, Mir Sohhrab Khan, between 1785 and 1795, this fortress holds tales etched in the very stones that
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Unveiling the Mystical Art Gallery of Time – The Makli
(Sajal Shaikh)
I decided to take a little adventure to Makli Graveyard in Thatta, not too far from Karachi—about 98 km, to be exact. And let me tell you, it's not an ordinary graveyard; it's like a magical art gallery that shouts out stories from the past. The kind of artwork
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Struggles and Hopes - Women Laborers in Hyderabad's Vegetable Market
(Rana Malhi)
In the early morning, before the sun rises, Seeta Devi stands at Ganjo Takar Phatak of Hyderabad looking for a bus. With great difficulty, she catches a late bus and, after an hour-long journey, arrives at Hyderabad's largest vegetable market. Devi, a 42-year-old mother of six children, spends
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Exploring the Art and Science of Cosmetics: From Beauty Enhancement to Skin Care
(Rukhsar Nadeem)
Just as you have your own signature style, you probably have your own concept of what beauty and fashion mean to you. With beauty and fashion being a great way to express yourself, we all develop a unique, individual style that works well for us and shows the world
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Charging Ahead: The Electric Revolution in Eco-Friendly Transportation
(Purnoor Zehra)
The automotive world is going through a major makeover, and the cool kid on the block is the electric vehicle (EV). As we become increasingly concerned about climate change and air pollution, electric vehicles are becoming the superheroes of transportation. Let's dive into the exciting world of electric vehicles
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Female Cotton Workers Face Daily Harassment, Health Challenges for Meager Wages
(Pawan Kumar)
Radha Bhagri works as a cotton picker in Matiari District. She is 53 and has four children including three daughters. While working in cotton fields in Gulab Bagri, a village in Matiari district, she says: “I come here early morning with my children and go home late evening earning
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Suspended Thar Train Express Halts Pilgrimages, Loved Ones Meeting
(Rana Malhi)
Dileep Kumar from Sindh was very happy and excited to share the good news of the birth of his first daughter with his uncle. Carrying the newborn in his lap, he uses his cell phone to make a video call to his uncle who lives in the Indian
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Karachi's Waste Management Crisis: A Call to Action for a Cleaner, Greener Future
(Pareesa Afreen)
As I step out of my home, ready to face the day's challenges, I am greeted by a stark reminder of an ongoing issue that plagues Karachi, my beloved. The once-vibrant metropolis stands overshadowed by the negligence of authorities, a testament to the mismanagement that has allowed its beauty
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Exploring Nigar Cinema's fading colors: A Journey through Artistic Heritage
(Pareesa Afreen)
“Even in stillness, this space resonates with the living spirit of art” said the roadside vendor.
I was in an old area of the city in a locality behind the city courts. I was taking a walk around the street
where I noticed many roadside vendors selling betel leaf (Pan) leaves
(Shoaib Nizami) The harsh reality of kiln workers in Pakistan unveils a tale of perpetual debt and dire health conditions. Despite toiling day in and day out, these workers find themselves ensnared in a cycle of poverty and illness, with their future generations inheriting the same fate. According to […]
(Sajal Shaikh) In the heart of Sindh’s enchanting landscape, Kot Diji Fort, formally known as Fort Ahmadabad, emerges as a majestic testament to history. Founded by the founder of the Kingdom of Upper Sindh, Mir Sohhrab Khan, between 1785 and 1795, this fortress holds tales etched in the very stones […]
(Sajal Shaikh) I decided to take a little adventure to Makli Graveyard in Thatta, not too far from Karachi—about 98 km, to be exact. And let me tell you, it’s not an ordinary graveyard; it’s like a magical art gallery that shouts out stories from the past. The kind of […]