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I spent my childhood in Saudi Arabia and it feels like I am missing out on a lot now
- By Mohammad Abdullah Khalid
- . September 18, 2023
Nostalgia is subjective to each individual. We always say that everyone has a special attachment to the place where they are born. Regardless of any

From baking pretzels to pakoras, this home-based German baker is a hidden gem of Karachi
- By Mohammad Abdullah Khalid
- . September 14, 2023
Angelika Schwarbäcker’s journey from southern Germany to Karachi, Pakistan, is a tale of culinary passion and cultural fusion. Through her delectable creations, she brings a

We visited Lahore’s hidden bakery whipping up insta-famous desserts (that too in a pretty clean environment)
- By Mohammad Abdullah Khalid
- . August 21, 2023
Lahoris are all about finding new bakeries and trying out the latest food trends. But as a Lahori, I always tend to struggle with finding

This female entrepreneur in Lahore has launched a purple-themed cafe and it’s freaking awesome
- By Mohammad Abdullah Khalid
- . August 9, 2023
Dr. Sonia Ahmed, a renowned entrepreneur has launched “Purple Jane Cafe” (@purplejanecafe) in Fairways Commercial, DHA Raya Phase 6. The purple themed cafe offers a

This bakery in Lahore is training low-income women to become professional bakers and it’s awesome
- By Mohammad Abdullah Khalid
- . July 25, 2023
Go Flour is a bakery located in Goldcrest Mall, DHA Lahore. The bakery has been the talk of the town ever since its opening due

Ever heard of a Doritos chaat? Lahore’s famous eatery makes samosas but elevated
- By Mohammad Abdullah Khalid
- . July 14, 2023
The Monsoon season in Lahore calls for the perfect, hot samosa. Although there are numerous samosa joints in the city, making fresh samosas all day,

Costa Diaries – Is it worth spending over a thousand rupees for a cup of coffee?
- By Mohammad Abdullah Khalid
- . July 14, 2023
Costa Coffee is a world famous UK-based chain that has recently come to Pakistan. The coffee shop has gained great popularity among Lahoris and Karachiites
Pakistan’s existential foreign policy crisis
- By Ehtisham Ahmed
- . July 7, 2023
It’s been 75 years since Pakistan came into being and we are still not sure whether to choose the US-west block or the Russia-China block

I tried beef steak from Bovinoes and Gauchos. Here’s my honest opinion
- By Mohammad Abdullah Khalid
- . July 7, 2023
Being a sucker for beef steak, I am always on a quest to find places serving good quality steak at an affordable price. Steaks are

Are air fryers healthy? The risks and benefits of air frying
- By Mohammad Abdullah Khalid
- . July 7, 2023
Air fryers have become very popular in recent years. The idea of enjoying our favorite meals that can be crisped up in little to no