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Tonga ride…ٹانگہ

Posted on March 7, 2011 by admin

Tonga or horse taxi was a common sight in Lahore. It is fast receding in history replaced by motorcycle rickshaw. The front-back seated tonga is driven by a single horse who is blinded by coverings to the side of eyes. … Continue reading →

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STAR Plus…

Posted on July 9, 2010 by admin

One day, I overheard a serious conversation between two women sympathizing with someone. The conversation actually focused a scene from STAR Plus drama. In good old days, television dramas had story, quality dialogues and classic acting for the audience.

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Faith: emotion, passion & desire in Qur’an…قرآن اور جذبہ

Posted on April 12, 2010 by admin

In one earlier post, I wrote on importance of reason. A useful comment on the post indicated the importance of emotions. A human is a body and mind made up of feelings. Indeed, emotions are fuel of faith. A faith … Continue reading →

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Lahore’s rickshaw ride… رکشا

Posted on April 3, 2010 by admin

To begin, you will find an unkempt, unshaven and morose looking person at the wheel. As soon as you climb the tight canopy behind him and before you settle on the slippery seat, the driver jerks you back with his … Continue reading →

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the rose garden… باغ جنت

Posted on March 23, 2010 by admin

I rose from a sweet sleep feeling a light breeze blowing my side. I lay in a bed of green leaves fresh with droplets thinking that I had never experienced such a sound sleep free from hangover. I looked around … Continue reading →

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Ami G… امی جی

Posted on March 17, 2010 by admin

My maternal grandmother passed away peacefully this Saturday aged 86. She was in near perfect health vis-à-vis her age (in fact better then persons half her age). Always dignified, graceful, neatly dressed and soft spoken, she was a role model … Continue reading →

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guess who is…

Posted on March 13, 2010 by admin

An appearance which will embarrass Count Dracula; An attitude which will eclipse even the Pharaoh. A knowledge deserving admission in kindergarten; A memory deserving praise even from the dead.

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the traffic signals… ٹریفک سگنل

Posted on March 3, 2010 by admin

Traffic signals in Lahore are quite a puzzle. Few signals display the amber light which indicates caution because lights are about to turn green or red. The length of amber light is usually 5 seconds, but it may be as … Continue reading →

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