Author: Chowrangi
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How to help Waziristan IDPs?
The number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of Waziristan is increasing by each passing day as government of Pakistan continues with Zarb-e-Azb, the military offensive against taliban and foreign militants in waziristan. Immediately after airstrikes in North Waziristan Agency by Pakistan Air Force on 21st May 2014, mass exodus of the population started from the…
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How MQM destroyed Karachi and the Urdu Speaking Mohajirs
Karachi Walay or Altaf Hussain Around 22 years ago, my brother was brutally tortured by APMSO workers inside the canteen of his college. I very distinctly remember that day. Back then it meant that if you were taken by THEM, you would not come back alive. Back then, we did not have cell phones so…
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Post-election review of the real estate market in Pakistan
The general elections held in May 2013 put a positive impact not only on the stock market but also on the real estate sector of Pakistan. The new pro-business government upheld the realty market to bolster in the second half of the calendar year (CY) 2013. However, a particular stability was witnessed subsequently in the…
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Urdu Ustad: Interactive app makes learning Urdu alphabets fun for kids!
Pardesi Media based out of United States has released a free interactive app “Urdu Ustad†that introduces kids to Urdu alphabets and words. The original audiences of the app were families who immigrated to non-Urdu speaking countries, and needed ways for their kids to stay connected to their culture and language. Recently majority of downloads…
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Where to Buy Mobile Phones Online in Pakistan?
Mobiles can be bought online at a number of websites. One of the reasons why mobiles have been bestsellers online is that there quality is guaranteed through their manufacturers, which are brands in itself. Apple, Samsung, HTC, Sony, Q mobile, Ericsson, they are all huge brands and mobiles manufacturers with a strong brand identity. Mobiles…
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Impact of imported cars on Pakistani car manufacturers
Pakistan has a vibrant automobile industry. A survey of the streets shows the variety of cars available in the country. From compact cars to passenger saloons, hatchbacks, large luxurious SUVs and executive cars all vehicle types are available. However, there is no home-grown car brand. The closest vehicles to an indigenous car brand are locally…
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Major factors affecting the real estate industry of Pakistan
Real estate is an important and promising sector of the economy of Pakistan. The property market in Pakistan has been developing rapidly in both the commercial and residential sectors. This not only attracts local investors but also expatriates and overseas Pakistani’s. Moreover, investment in real estate is the most common way to protect capital and…
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Mustafa Kamal left MQM, took refuge in Dubai
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How to help Balochistan Earthquake victims
Recent earthquake in Balochistan has left hundreds dead and thousands displaced. According to reports, more than 300,000 people have been affected over a total of six districts – Awaran, Kech, Gwadar, Panjgur, Chaghi and Khuzdar. A recent image from National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) shows the impact of the earthquake in Balochistan. How to help…
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A hail storm in Islamabad
Islamabad turned white today as hail storm hit the capital in the morning. It went pitch dark for hours which followed with thunder, hail storm and heavy rain. Apparently, winters are coming to Islamabad. Crazy #hailstorm #Islamabad pic.twitter.com/6zTtVZ2GPg — Faran Rafi (@faranrafi) September 15, 2013 Hailstorm in #Islamabad. pic.twitter.com/d16C3UJSyA — Irteza Ubaid (@irtezaubaid) September 15,…