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Pakistani Elections

So the Pakistani elections are here... What results are you expecting? Imran Khan for a clean sweep? Or Nawaz Sharif? Or a coalition of the two? Or as many expect, will the elections be rigged with the same faces in power? Or are we expecting a great revolution? Are you hopeful or excited? Or is it just one big drama to you?

Is it a corrupt political system, electoral process and pre-poll rigging that will deny the people who are suited best to have enough votes to have any real influence? Do you have faith in the current political system or will real change come outside of the electoral process by calling for reforms in the whole political structure in Pakistan?

Boston marathon bombs suspect captured.

As you may have already heard - during a recent marathon in Boston, two bombs exploded causing havoc which lead to the injury of more than 170 people and the death of three.The suspected bombers are two Chechnyan brothers. One a 26 year old, amateur boxer who describes himself as a 'very religious' non-drinker and non smoker. During a stand off he was shot.

The other is a 19 year old, who according to his father, was awarded a scholarship to pursue further education in order to become a brain surgeon. During a manhunt he was found hiding in a boat in a homeowner's backyard. Afterall, you can run but you can't hide.   

First 'Islamic' Pub.

Halal 'pub' keeps with changing times

A SWIFT drink down the local has taken on a new twist – at what is thought to be the country’s first Islamic ‘pub’. Reminiscent of the 19th century temperance bars, the Halal Inn, on Featherstall Road, is a public house which has most of the trappings of a traditional British hostelry, but is missing what many would think is the key ingredient – alcohol!

When you come across FOOD which you're unsure is suitable for consumption, what do YOU do?

This includes: Stale foods. Gone past sell-by date foods. Neighbour's foods. Dodgy looking takeaway foods. Unknown ingredients foods. No v-sign foods. Possibly Haraam foods. Doubtful foods. What do YOU actually DO? Let's share.

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