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Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day logo receives flak of social media

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) Pakistan will celebrate the 70th anniversary of independence this year. As part of the celebrations, a competition was held by the government to unveil the official logo for the historic milestone.The competition ‘Mein Hun Pakistan’ (I am Pakistan) received from four hundred entries from 200 participants from …

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Sons remember Princess Diana in film 20 years after her death

LONDON ( Web Desk) Britain’s Prince William and his brother Harry recall memories from their childhood 20 years after the sudden death of their mother, Princess Diana, in a new television documentary to be broadcast this week.The 90-minute film – “Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy” – celebrates the …

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Dubai police fine over 250 motorists for failing to buckle up

DUBAI (Web Desk) According to the amendments made to the Federal Traffic Law the fine for passengers not wearing seat belts is Dh400 per passenger. Moreover, four black points will be slapped on the driver’s licence, Khaleej Times reported. A top official has said the Dubai Police will exercise leniency …

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Brain cancer can be prevented with olive oil

ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) New research suggests that olive oil may also help to prevent brain cancer. The health benefits of olive oil are wide-ranging; studies have linked the fat to reduced risk of obesity and heart disease, as well as cognitive improvements. Brain cancer is the presence of a malignant …

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Paxi Pakistan drivers gear up for the streets of Karachi

The women-exclusive cab drivers speak to Dawn about learning how to drive and being independent. When Noor Jehan’s husband passed away five years ago, she was left alone to fend for herself and two little boys. “I had only studied up to the fifth grade and didn’t know what to …

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These breakfast recipes are high on nutrition and rich in taste

In our day-to-day rush we often neglect our diet, especially breakfast which, in fact, should be the heaviest meal of the day as one needs nutrition and energy to carry on the whole day. While it may not be possible to prepare an elaborate breakfast during the week, on weekends …

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Ladies Dhaba – Karachi’s little secret

KARACHI: (Web Desk) Walking into the narrow street of Jhaskani Muhalla near Grex stop on Hawke’s Bay Road, you make your way through by jumping over overflowing gutters and puddles of sewage water in front of houses toppling over one another until you finally reach your destination; the Ladies Dhaba. …

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8 foods men need for great hair

KARACHI : (Web Desk) All those steaks and burgers you indulge in – unhealthy as they might be for your waistline – are actually quite healthy for your hair line. Confused? Don’t be. We all know the proteins found in meat are essential for hair. But of course, there are …

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