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17/02/2016

IT’S not often that one has a ringside view of some of the most significant events in a nation’s history and more than a passing association with the individuals who helped shape them. But that is exactly the privilege that life afforded to Pasha Haroon.

It's not often that one has a ringside view of some of the most significant events in a nation's history.

16/02/2016

Pakistan has several shades of beauty. And if you are only thinking glaciers and lush green fields, you are definitely missing out on some amazing historic architecture.

If you're only wondering about glaciers and lush green fields then you're missing out some amazing historic architecture

15/02/2016

In memory of Fatima Surayya Bajia..

She had long had a fascination for Japanese literature and wrote poetry in the Japanese-style Haiku.

13/02/2016

When spring is in the air, the top branches of the kachnar tree (botanical name: Bauhinia variegate) starts to bloom and gradually the top of the tree is covered with beautiful flowers; it is virtually a beauty to behold when it is in full bloom from February to April. kachnar, or orchid tree Mountain ebony, or camel’s foot tree is a medium-sized tree that reaches a height of 50 to 60 feet. It is indigenous to Southeast Asia, especially India, Pakistan and Southern China.

A multipurpose plant that is beautiful to look at, delicious to eat and has medicinal value too

12/02/2016

Graced as the capital of the great Mughal Empire by Emperor Akbar, Lahore became the nucleus of royal, creative activities as well as imperial architecture of the time. These grand traditions still find resonance in modern-day Pakistan: from the jewel in the Mughals’ crown, Lahore also became the hub of neo-miniature tradition in modern-day Pakistan.

In modern-day Pakistan, the city adored by Mughal emperors carried forward grand traditions in miniature art

11/02/2016

‘Absolutely stunning’ is the only way to describe some of the magnificent home gardens lining — or tucked away as the case may be — the highways and byways of chaotic Karachi right now. These glorious ‘gems’, some overpoweringly floriferous, others a beneficial bliss of ornamental and edible plants, serving to underline the indisputable fact that the art of gardening ranks top in the popularity stakes.

February is a busy month with lots of sowing to be done and a variety of plants to choose from

10/02/2016

There’s nothing like a mouthful of tangy-sweet citrus rush which is accompanied with the gulp of freshly squeezed orange juice.

The orange itself is packed with a multitude of natural benefits and is savoured raw as well as in salads. Even its peel is said to be beneficial. Yet, for me, the flavour offreshly squeezed juice is among the most relished ones in the world, after the much-loved chocolate and vanilla, proves to be the most flavoursome drink.

“Give her freshly squeezed orange juice. The vitamin C is good for her,” the doctor recommends time and again...

08/02/2016

"Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you who you are," Brillat Savarin

07/02/2016

"The spirit cannot endure the body when overfed, but, if underfed, the body cannot endure the spirit," St Frances de Sales

06/02/2016

"The more you eat, the less flavor; the less you eat, the more flavor." ~ Chinese Proverb

05/02/2016

"Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside"

04/02/2016

"Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food," Hippocrates