Farhan Khalid
Joined on: Nov 30, -0001
Published stories: 33
Articles By Farhan Khalid
Demise of ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh last month not only shook India but left everyone in subcontitnent mourning. Like Michael Jackson and Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, he too left an empty space that probably will never be filled and I feel for our next generations who will grow up in the era that will […]
Nov 14 2011 | Posted in
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Hollywood’s heartthrob George Clooney, who achieved stardom from TV serial “ER”, recently revealed he has contemplated suicide. Shocking right? Why a man with millions in the bank, casinos in Las Vegas and mansions in Beverly Hills would ever do it? Hollywood celebrity lifestyle is what everyone dreams off and Clooney who is considered as one […]
Nov 12 2011 | Posted in
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“Kuch Khaas, the Centre for Arts, Culture and Dialogue, a not-for-profit social enterprise, is a community space for interaction, public discourse, cultural and intellectual pursuits, and civic engagement. Open our doors and you’ll find like-minded, strong-willed individuals ready to change the world, one gig, exhibition, or class at a time, and welcome new thought and action. As […]
Nov 11 2011 | Posted in
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Pakistan was created as a fatherland for Muslims of subcontinent with a vision of a moderate state where minorities would have access to full rights as well. Minorities including Hindus, Christians, Buddhists and Sikhs although are enjoying the freedom they were promised in beloved country of ours but have we actually accepted them mentally? Answer […]
Nov 10 2011 | Posted in
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Celebrity marriages are short lived and usually destined to turn out badly. Take the example of pop sensation of 2000s, Britney Spears, whose marriage with her childhood friend Jason Alexander only lasted an astonishing two and a half days or Eddie Murphy, whose marriage with movie producer Tracey Edmonds couldn’t last for more than two […]
Nov 5 2011 | Posted in
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Never mind, I’ll find someone like you I wish nothing but the best for you too Don’t forget me, I beg I remember you said, "Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead, Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead," Yeah. A fragment from UK’s pop sensation, Adele’s song “Someone […]
Nov 4 2011 | Posted in
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Usually, two brothers of same age have a buddy-buddy relation. However in case of India and Pakistan, who both were born with a one day difference, relationship has been anything but affable. The animosity between two that had already flourished in the time when British were ruling the subcontitnent primarily because of religious differences burgeoned […]
Nov 3 2011 | Posted in
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Pakistan |
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In 2010, Charlie sheen was the highest paid actor in television accumulating a mammoth $1.8 million per episode from one of the greatest comedy sitcoms ever, Two and a half men. However, he was still not satisfied with the amount and demanded a 50 percent increase which I think still was unjustified. Things got worse […]
Nov 2 2011 | Posted in
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Khanpur Dam that was originally built to accommodate water needs for Islamabad and Rawalpindi over last 4-5 years has transformed into a vacationist spot. The captivating lake is only 48 kilometers away from Islamabad and around 150 kilometers from Khyber Pukhtunkhwa’s capital, Peshawar. Area around Khanpur dam has been embellished with flowering trees and disbursed […]
Nov 1 2011 | Posted in
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There is bewilderment in media over the exact number of attendants that witnessed one of the biggest rallies in two decades yesterday. According to some, the figure was forty thousand whereas some believe there were more than 60 thousand that assembled around Meenar-e- Pakistan to show their support to Imran Khan, leader of PTI or […]
Oct 31 2011 | Posted in
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Soon after separation, Bangladesh’s population was around 71 million whereas Pakistan’s population was 62 million at that time. However after 40 years, Pakistan’s population increasing at a precipitous rate has crossed 180 million whereas Bangladesh’s population now is 150 million. This staggering increase is the prime cause for increased social and economical hitches Pakistan is […]
Oct 29 2011 | Posted in
Opinion,
Pakistan |
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Sushil Kumar makes history: Wins 5 crores in Kaun Banega Crorepati 5 Indian version of “Who wants to be a millionaire” has changed lives of several people coming from humble backgrounds since it was first introduced in 2000. Hosted by Bollywood’s folklore Amitabh Bacchan, Kon Banega Crorepati or commonly referred to as KBC, is followed […]
Oct 28 2011 | Posted in
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