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Consanguinity in Pakistan: A Tradition’s Toll on Health and the Need for Genetic Awareness

Reading Time: 3 minutes Cousin marriages, prevalent in Pakistan (constituting 75% of unions), lead to a significant 15 million individuals affected by genetic disorders. Offspring from such unions face double the risk of inheriting conditions like thalassemia and cerebral palsy compared to unrelated couples. Despite historical bans, this practice continues…

BySaad RashidNovember 26, 20230Comments

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Stray Dogs: A voice for the speechless. ACF to draft Laws for Better Management.

Reading Time: 4 minutes In response to the dire situation of mistreated stray dogs in Pakistan, the Supreme Court has mandated the Ayesha Chundrigar Foundation (ACF) to draft humane regulations for managing their population. ACF, a prominent non-profit animal rescue organization, has been actively addressing the needs of injured, homeless,…

ByKashmala KhalidSeptember 23, 20230Comments

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Celebrating Diversity: Unobtrusive Pakistani Festivals

Reading Time: 4 minutes Pakistan’s diverse landscape and multicultural population encompass a range of religious and cultural communities. While challenges persist, fostering tolerance through the celebration of minority festivals could promote harmony. Key festivals include Hinglaj Mata Festival, Holi, Navratri, Nowruz, Baisakhi Festival, Guru Nanak’s Birth Anniversary, and Easter. Encouraging…

ByThe Crux TeamSeptember 8, 20230Comments

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Why isn’t Pakistan Part of the Netflix Family?

Reading Time: 4 minutes From time to time, a Pakistani movie or a TV drama finds a home on Netflix. Despite the fact that Netflix is available in 190 countries around the world, and hosts content from several different regions of the world, there is no such thing as Pakistani…

ByKashmala KhalidJuly 16, 20230Comments

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“Kameeti”: A Time-Honored South Asian Tradition.

Reading Time: 4 minutes Kameti is a form of community-based savings and lending in Pakistan. It has been around for centuries, with roots in the Indian subcontinent. The concept of Kameti was introduced to Pakistan during the colonial era. From there, it quickly became a popular method for communities to…

ByKashmala KhalidJune 5, 20230Comments

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Mystique Engulfs Manghopir Shrine and its Crocodiles

Reading Time: 4 minutes The most logical explanation given by the archeologists is that the crocodiles came washed with an ancient flood. Some of them claim to have found fossil remains that are thousands of years old. Through carbon dating, some of the bones are found to be from the…

BySeirut JavedJanuary 9, 20230Comments

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Evident Shifts in the Pakistani Wedding Industry

Reading Time: 4 minutes Despite the worsening economic conditions of the country, the wedding industry continues to boom because the public keeps moving towards bigger and more exorbitant weddings. The wedding industry of the country is worth Rs 900 billion (in a year) approximately and it is estimated that Karachi,…

BySeirut JavedDecember 30, 20220Comments

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Online Censorship and Freedom of Speech

Reading Time: 4 minutes Freedom of speech is universally regarded as one of the most fundamental human rights. Freedom of expression is generally safeguarded in the legislature of most countries, including our own.

BySaad RashidDecember 6, 20220Comments

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The Escalating Consumption of Online Cab Services: A Hostile Takeover of the Local Taxis?

Reading Time: 4 minutes The first-ever online cab service was none other than Careem, which made its way from Dubai in 2015. Regardless of the initial skepticism by the locals, the service soon managed to plant strong roots as people solely opted for the cab instead of the alternative, which…

ByKashmala KhalidNovember 23, 20220Comments

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Pakistani Theatre’s Dimming Light

Reading Time: 4 minutes A play held in a theatre is much more than actors reciting their lines, sets being changed on the platform, music reverberating through the space, or a sense of being pulled into the play itself. Many forget that theatre has shaped nations. Whenever a country has…

ByThe Crux TeamOctober 8, 20220Comments

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