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In Quest of Track

By Mahina Murtaza • Oct 17th, 2011 • Category: Politics

It can be said fairly safely that the majority of Pakistanis wanted change and no power can stop people’s revolution. It might take time, but it is bound to happen. Pakistan is here to stay and it has formed in the name of Islam and both are universal and lasting.
The awakening and uprising of people [...]



Pakistan is Not a Failed State

By Mahina Murtaza • Aug 8th, 2011 • Category: Lead Story

The only fault which lies with the people of Pakistan is that they don’t assert their power to get rid of the corruption-oriented leaders in the parliament. If they just once behead the corrupt leaders and their acolytes, no one will ever dare again to plunder the coffers of the Pakistan and rob its people [...]



Islamabad Plane Crash: Conspiracy or Accident?

By Mahina Murtaza • Jul 28th, 2010 • Category: Politics

It’s not yet another stereotypical blog post about so-called imaginative conspiracy theory. I am not really trying to find a conspiracy behind the sad and very tragic air crash in Margalla hills of Islamabad earlier this morning, in which hundreds of people are missing and causalities are very high.
Pakistan has a very horrendous history of [...]



Know HairStyle and EyeWear that Suits YOU !

By Mahina Murtaza • Dec 21st, 2009 • Category: Misc

If you have ever wondered what hairstyle might best suit you or how you should accessorize with your hairstyle, then trust me, you are not alone in such a thought…women all around daily fuss over their hair, wondering, “should I scrunch it?” “should I straighten it?” and “will it look good on me”…before deciding what [...]



Legs Care with Natural Home Treatments

By Mahina Murtaza • Dec 14th, 2009 • Category: Misc

Walking and bicycling are wonderful exercises for shapely legs. Enjoy them and you will feel great! And if you think that your legs are too thin, then you can adopt some exercises that will really help improving them.
Here you can do an easy exercise by putting your heels together. Rise on your toes. Sink to [...]



Tips and Masks to tackle with Dry Skin in Winter

By Mahina Murtaza • Dec 13th, 2009 • Category: Misc

Because of low humidity in the air, skin dryness is very common in winter. However, I am suggesting some tips and masks that can help you prevent this:

Whenever you light up the heater, place an open bowl of steel containing water near it. This will help water evaporate and humidify the air of the room.
For [...]



Rich Foods that you should include in your Daily Diet

By Mahina Murtaza • Dec 12th, 2009 • Category: Misc

There are foods that we use daily but do you know how much advantageous these can be?                         
Garlic helps in restoration of tissues and also lessens the wrinkles.
Tomatoes are rich in Potassium, Vitamin C & A and Vitamin A is known for its anti-wrinkling affect. Sweet Potatoes also have Vitamin A in Great amount.
Yougart is rich [...]



How to Look Beautiful

By Mahina Murtaza • Dec 10th, 2009 • Category: Misc

Looking beautiful is something that everyone wishes for. And the first thing for it is to have the inner beauty. Unless you have the innerself clear and contented, you can’t have it. A bad attitude towards others can make you seem really ugly inside, and make people stop paying attention to who you are on [...]



Improve Feet Complexion

By Mahina Murtaza • Dec 9th, 2009 • Category: Misc

Soak your feet in water containing some lemon juice for about 10-15 minutes daily and then apply this suggested paste.
 Take
Milk                 4 Tablespoons
Honey                1 Tablespoon
Lemon Juice          2 Tablespoon
Apply the mixture on the feet for 15 minutes. Wash with cold water when dry. This paste acts as bleach.
 You can also use a mixture of equal amounts of [...]



Home Remedies or Treatment of Food Poisoning

By Mahina Murtaza • Dec 8th, 2009 • Category: Misc

 
Here are easy, effective and quick relieving remedies or treatment for food poisoning.
Take 3 Cups of water. Add a pinch of salt, some leaves of mint, green cardamom, and 2 table spoons of fennel (Saunf). Let it to boil and then add any herbal tea. Let it to boil for 1 minute and drink it.
Herbal [...]