Neurologist Oliver Sacks dies
NEW YORK: Renowned neurologist and writer Oliver Sacks, who explored the mysteries of the human brain in a series of best-selling books, died Sunday at age 82, the New York Times reported...
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ArchiveIt’s feeding time here, all the time
One of the myths surrounding those wrestling greats of yesteryears was their extraordinary large meals -- that the meat of an average-sized goat or sheep made up one-time meal for a pehlwan...
Next, the lady of the house you are a guest in will unveil her culinary skills with the best recipes ever taught by her mother, all tried and time-tested...
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ArchiveTime after time
But once inside a shop, you realise that there is more to do with time here than just the wall clocks...
On the shelves and inside the showcases you also see pretty timepieces and table clocks and inside the glass counter showcases there are the wristwatches all reminding you of the importance of keeping time...
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ArchiveNawaz believes time has come to give tough time to govt
Although mainstream opposition parties — the PML-N, PPP and JUI-F — maintain that they are in talks with each other to finalise the agenda of the MPC, the PML-N has reportedly conveyed Mr Sharif’s wish to the PPP and JUI-F leadership to evolve a ‘mutual agenda’ to give tough time to the government after Muharram...
“Mr Sharif thinks that the time has come to take on the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf government more aggressively...
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ArchiveLiving: The jogi artisans of Hyderabad
In Hyderabad, the Jogi, a Gujrati-speaking Hindu minority artisan community survives in miserable socio-economic conditions in a small, ghetto-like slum settlement near the central city area...
On the bustling footpath — their workplace — they put in long hours of labour to weave mats and carpets out of reed, after which, they are left with no energy or time to think about social injustice...
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ArchiveSectarian tension in Hyderabad localities subsides
HYDERABAD: Residents of Gujrati Para, Gulshan-i-Hamid and some other localities held a protest demonstration after Juma prayers against some statements made by the prayer leader of the Jama Masjid Rais, located in neighbouring Gulshan-i-Rais, a couple of days back...
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PakistanMurder, rape convict executed in Hyderabad
A man convicted of rape and murder was executed early Tuesday morning at the Hyderabad Central Prison...
Magistrate Azhar Shamail was present at the time of Sikandar Ali Joyo's hanging while Prison Chief Zia-ur-Rehman confirmed the convict's death...
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ArchiveAnti-drugs rally held in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: A rally against drugs was taken out by a number of students of public and private schools and colleges along with scores of police officials on Thursday...
According to a Hyderabad police spokesperson, district police launched the anti-drug campaign from Nov 17 to 23 in collaboration with the Crime and Human Rights Cell set up at Hyderabad SSP office...
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ArchiveThree-day Sufi festival gets under way in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: A three-day festival titled ‘Sindh Sufi melo’ was inaugurated by by Sindh Senior Minister for Food and Parliamentary Affairs Nisar Ahmed Khuhro in Hyderabad Club on Sunday...
Senator Aajiz Dhamra, Auqaf Minister Ghulam Shah Jillani, PPP Hyderabad district president Saghir Qureshi and information secretary Ahsan Abro were among the prominent figures who were present...
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PakistanMQM-P activist Dr Naushad shot dead in Hyderabad
A sector in-charge of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Dr Naushad, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Hyderabad on Wednesday, DawnNews reported...
Residents of the area called police after spotting his body, which was subsequently shifted to Liaquat University Hospital, Hyderabad...
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ArchiveHyderabad GOC stresses importance of education, art
HYDERABAD: Education is an inevitably significant source of development whereas art plays a role in character-building of the youth of the country...
It was organised by the Institute of Art and Design (IAD), University of Sindh (SU), Jamshoro, in collaboration with Pakistan Army 18 Division, Hyderabad, on the institute’s premises...
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ArchiveSHC summons Hyderabad jail chief in detention case
HYDERABAD: The Sindh High Court Hyderabad circuit bench comprising Justices Mohammad Ali Mazhar and Shoukat Ali Memon on Tuesday directed the additional advocate-general (AAG) to ensure presence of the Hyderabad central jail superintendent in court at 1pm on May 13...
However, the bench asked him “to ensure that the jail chief attends the court in Hyderabad also on the next date of hearing”, observing that the matter was adjourned...
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ArchiveIbtesam, Bilal guide Hyderabad to second win
HYDERABAD: Mohammad Ibtesam and Bilal Khan made major contributions as Hyderabad completed their second win in the PCB Regional Inter-district (Hyderabad region) Under-19 Cricket Championships when they outclassed Sanghar by innings and 38 runs at the Niaz Stadium on Sunday...
Hyderabad then declared their first innings at 318-8 in 59 overs with Bilal going on to hit an undefeated 102, a knock featuring 13 fours and three sixes... ...
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PakistanTwo low-intensity blasts disrupt rail traffic at Hyderabad, Nawabshah
HYDERABAD: Two explosions caused disruption in rail traffic on the Hyderabad and Nawabshah sectors on Wednesday...
In Hyderabad, a low-intensity blast occurred at 1...
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ArchiveSadia’s six-for destroys Hyderabad
KARACHI: Slow left-armer Sadia Yousuf returned astonishing bowling analysis of six wickets for just four runs as Omar Associates outgunned Hyderabad by 10 wickets to move into the Super League round of the 10th Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah National Women’s Cricket Tournament in Muridke...
After Hyderabad had elected to bat first at the Lahore Country Club Ground, they mustered a measly total of 65 before Omar Associates achieved victory...
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