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India marks its 68th birthday
India’s independence was achieved on 15th August 1947 after a long and sometimes violent struggle against colonial Britain.
Pakistan celebrates Independence Day
Independent Pakistan celebrates its birthday today, marking the 68th year of its existence as a separate state for Muslims in the subcontinent.
Pakistan Traveller paperback edition!
I have chosen to officially launch the paperback edition of Pakistan Traveller by UrbanDuniya on 14th August, Pakistan’s Independence Day!
Interview: Social activist Ghalib Khalil
Ghalib Khalil is a social activist and founder of charity Azaad Pakistan. For Pakistan Week I asked him to spill the beans on why he does what he does!
Interview: Pakistani designer and blogger Hiba Arshad
Hiba Arshad is a fashion designer and blogger with an eye for unusual and different style. I interviewed her as part of Pakistan Week on UrbanDuniya.
UrbanLegends: Ali the Explorer and Islamabad
“Ali the Explorer” is a Pakistani travel blogger and in this Pakistan Week special, he reveals why Islamabad is his favourite city in the world!
Interview: Musician Umar bin Naeem
Umar bin Naeem is an up-and-coming musical artist from Lahore. As part of Pakistan Week, I sat down with Umar to talk music, Lahore and Pakistan.
Pakistan Week on UrbanDuniya
Pakistan Week is my virtual birthday cake for the nation, featuring daily interviews, music, travel ideas, photos and a book launch this Friday!
Sensory immersion: Kolkata Part II
The scents of incense, jasmine, vanilla and jaggery wafted from street stalls and I decided that one day I would return to Kolkata for much longer.
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