One goal, seven players

One goal, seven players

PUBLISHED January 26, 2025 KARACHI: In the world of sports, some disciplines take center stage, captivating millions of fans worldwide. However, there are other sports that, although not as widely recognised, play a vital role in developing athletes and the sport as a whole. These supporting sports are the backbone …

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From drag flicks to stardom

From drag flicks to stardom

PUBLISHED December 01, 2024 LAHORE: Since the establishment of the FIH Awards, the International Hockey Federation has nominated several Pakistani players in the last 25 years. These include megastars like Sohail Abbas, the scorer of the highest number of international goals; Salman Akbar, one of the finest goalkeepers of his …

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With a bit of grit and grace | The Express Tribune

With a bit of grit and grace | The Express Tribune

PUBLISHED December 01, 2024 KARACHI: Is age one of the first things we notice about other people? Or is the first thing that sparks our curiosity as we notice the appearance of a person? Undeniably, we notice, how they dress, how their eyes, face, height and overall appearance is, how …

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Healthy beginnings: the organic baby food shift | The Express Tribune

Healthy beginnings: the organic baby food shift | The Express Tribune

PUBLISHED November 24, 2024 KARACHI: Demand for organic baby food is increasing as Pakistan’s population grows more health-conscious. Nowadays, parents are more aware of what they feed their kids, especially babies when they are still developing. This growing concern is reflected in Pakistan’s organic infant food business, which combines traditional …

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Crystal clear danger: Pakistan’s Meth epidemic | The Express Tribune

Crystal clear danger: Pakistan’s Meth epidemic | The Express Tribune

PUBLISHED September 22, 2024 KARACHI: Imagine lying awake for days, your eyes wide open, yet your mind racing with an unsettling intensity. You feel invincible, energized, and razor-sharp, but beneath the surface, your thoughts are fragmented and distorted. Every attempt to slow down is met with an unbearable restlessness, a …

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Beyond choice | The Express Tribune

Beyond choice | The Express Tribune

Hina*, a 22-year-old mother of two from rural Sindh, tragically lost her third child due to complications during childbirth. Her story is one of the many heart-wrenching reminders of the devastating consequences of inadequate access to reproductive health services and family planning education in Pakistan. Millions of women in the …

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Thinking how (not) to think | The Express Tribune

Thinking how (not) to think | The Express Tribune

PUBLISHED August 11, 2024 KARACHI: In the dynamic environments of the emergency department (ED) and personal decision-making, the pursuit of clarity and rationality is often hindered by our own cognitive biases, logical fallacies, and irrational thinking patterns. As I embark on an exploration of ‘thinking how (not) to think’ I …

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From Karachi tracks to podium finish

From Karachi tracks to podium finish

PUBLISHED March 24, 2024 KARACHI: The desert air shimmered under the relentless Dubai sun, which cast a golden hue over a sprawling circuit. The smell of burning rubber hung heavy in the air. The stage was set for an exciting competition. Among the throngs of seasoned competitors from around the …

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Charting through uncertainty | The Express Tribune

Charting through uncertainty | The Express Tribune

PUBLISHED March 17, 2024 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has begun his second term in office on a note of defiance. He successfully resisted the pressure and did not appoint family relative and party’s old economic guard Ishaq Dar as the new finance minister. Shehbaz Sharif has drawn the curtain …

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