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Jun 24, 2024 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Ishtiaq Ahmed |Rabia Ahmed |Mohammed Anas |Syed Hassan Haadi
Aamir Butt is a medical doctor based in the UK, but he visits Lahore at least once every year. He was born in Lahore but grew up in Rawalpindi. A great connoisseur of poetry, he has now published a labour of love devoted to Lahore. The book is written in short writeups, some less than two pages. The ambition is to capture as multifaceted charms of Lahore in both historical and contemporary terms as possible. The author acquits himself with flying colours.
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May 18, 2024 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Fawzia Afzal-Khan |Rabia Ahmed |Mohammed Anas |Syed Hassan Haadi
Tahira Naqvi needs no introduction. An erudite, renaissance woman, deeply immersed in all aspects of what one might nostalgically call ‘Subcontinental’ literary culture, she is best known as the translator of Ismat Chughtai’s work, a labour of love she has been engaged in for the past many decades.
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May 14, 2024 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Raza Rumi |Tahir Imran Mian |Nadeem Paracha |Syed Hassan Haadi
For this episode of Unraveled, Marvi Sirmed speaks with Aizaz Gill, Republican nominee from Pennsylvania 172nd. Gill's parents are Pakistani Christians who moved to the United States when he was nine. He tells Sirmed about why Republican party is his choice for representing his constituents, his vision, his favorite Cricket team and Pakistani dish.
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May 14, 2024 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Raza Rumi |Tahir Imran Mian |Nadeem Paracha |Syed Hassan Haadi
Host Faryal Shahzad is joined by Vincent Berthier, head of the tech desk at Reporters Without Borders, to dive into the impact of AI on journalism. While AI enhances efficiency in newsrooms, it also raises concerns about authenticity and deepfakes. In countries like Pakistan, where media is controlled, AI's implications are significant; and therefore, ethical guidelines are essential to align AI-produced content with journalistic principles.
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May 14, 2024 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Raza Rumi |Tahir Imran Mian |Nadeem Paracha |Syed Hassan Haadi
Host Amina Saqib sits down with Ali Irfan as he shares his journey from performing in Delhi schools to gaining fame on Indian Idol in 1997. Despite early uncertainties, Ali's singing talent quickly gained recognition, thrusting him into the spotlight. Now, alongside his roles as a community leader and advocate for social justice, Ali remains dedicated to using music to unite people.
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May 14, 2024 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Raza Rumi |Tahir Imran Mian |Nadeem Paracha |Syed Hassan Haadi
Italy's most expensive wines including Chianti, Barolo and Prosecco are grown and prepared via exploitation of farm workers, a significant number of whom are undocumented migrants dependent from sub-saharan Africa and South Asian countries. Journalist and academic Ottavia Spaggiari uncovered the degree of abuse migrant laborers are subjected to in Langhe and parts of Tuscany.
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May 14, 2024 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Raza Rumi |Tahir Imran Mian |Nadeem Paracha |Syed Hassan Haadi
ISLAMABAD, May 13 (INP): Anti tobacco activists have demanded of the government to align the tobacco tax in line with the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) to tackle the health and financial issues. According to details, country head of The Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids (CTFK), Malik Imran Ahmed urged the government to address the pressing issue of massive tobacco consumption among youth by raising tobacco taxes up to 70 percent of the retail price – a bench mark set by the WHO.
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May 14, 2024 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Raza Rumi |Tahir Imran Mian |Nadeem Paracha |Syed Hassan Haadi
Bollywood star Tabu has joined the cast of "Dune: Prophecy," a prequel series to filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's megahit film franchise. According to media reports, Tabu will play Sister Francesca, a "strong, intelligent, and alluring" character who will appear on multiple occasions. "Sister Francesca leaves an indelible effect in her wake. Her return to the palace upsets the balance of power in the capital, as the makers stated.
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May 14, 2024 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Raza Rumi |Tahir Imran Mian |Nadeem Paracha |Syed Hassan Haadi
Following the signing of a 10-year agreement with Iran to assume control of the Chabahar port, the United States State Department has issued a warning to India about the "possible risk of sanctions." "Any entity, anyone considering business deals with Iran, needs to be aware of the potential risk that they are opening themselves up to and the potential risk of sanctions," State Department Spokesperson Vedant Patel said during a news briefing in Washington on Monday.
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May 13, 2024 | 
thefridaytimes.com | Raza Rumi |Tahir Imran Mian |Nadeem Paracha |Syed Hassan Haadi
In a positive development for inflation-hit citizens, the government is set to cut fuel prices, with petrol prices expected to fall by up to Rs14 per liter. According to sources, the cut, resulting from crude oil trading at $82.5 per barrel, will take effect on May 16. Meanwhile, diesel prices are estimated to fall by much to Rs 10 per liter, according to the sources. This would be the second consecutive respite in the current month.
