June 15, 2010
The following are some of my favorite books about Pakistan.
1. The Dancing Girls of Lahore
by Louise Brown
An excellent first-hand account of life in Lahore’s red light district. British author and professor Louise Brown tells the story of Maha, the dancing girl, and her family. Since dancing girls are scorned by the rest of [...]
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June 10, 2010
With temperatures hitting 121 degrees Fahrenheit (49 C) and at least eight hours of power cuts daily, it can be difficult to deal with the heat in Lahore. Here are some practical suggestions to stay cool when it’s scorching hot and there’s no electricity.
Go Window Shopping
Who says you need to buy anything when you go [...]
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