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Mingora: Answering the prayers of little broken hearts, Khpal Kor Foundation began its good work 16 years ago. Rebuilding the lives of orphans in Swat, Khpal Kor, which means ‘our home’, provides children the kindness, support and wisdom of a good parent. The facility that started with five orphans and a room has turned into a highly sought after boarding
http://merapassionpakistan.com/english/a-place-called-home/Mingora: Answering the prayers of little broken hearts, Khpal Kor Foundation began its... more
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Faisalabad: “God made me perfect”, says Mohammad Qamar Nizami, a 30-year-old senior accountant who was born with a physical handicap. “Out of the millions of people God created, if He created me a bit different, He also gave me the strength to work with my condition. Disability is a state of mind, not a physical flaw” he adds.Faisalabad: “God made me perfect”, says Mohammad Qamar Nizami, a... more
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Chitral: Making statements the world over, artwork by ‘GupShup’ is a conversation starter. A project by Mogh (Ltd) and Polly and Me, GupShup was an international art exhibit held in 2008 that generated a life changing amount of Rs 4.2 million, over Rs 3 million in profits, for the 22 women who contributed their embroidered pieces.
http://merapassionpakistan.com/english/lets-talk-shop/Chitral: Making statements the world over, artwork by ‘GupShup’ is a... more
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Muzaffargarh: Laying the foundation to build a better community, Pakpur Foundation’s model settlement Pakpur Noorghazi is more than a residential project. The Indus floods that left thousands of people homeless also stripped them of their livelihoods. Pakpur did more than give these people shelter; they gave them the tools they needed to rebuild their lives.
http://merapassionpakistan.com/english/an-extraordinary-neighbourhood/Muzaffargarh: Laying the foundation to build a better community, Pakpur... more
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Buner: Born blind in an underprivileged background, Mohammad Iqbal struggled for a normal life and now has it all down including a Facebook presence! With no means to facilitate him, Iqbal grew up under his parent’s supervision and learned everything he knew, including English, by listening to the radio and television.
http://merapassionpakistan.com/english/believing-before-seeing/Buner: Born blind in an underprivileged background, Mohammad Iqbal struggled for a... more
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Is it possible to reach the top when you’re heading downhill in full speed? Medalist skiers Ifrah and Amina Wali claim it is. Bagging medals on a national level and winning gold and silver at the likes of the slalom skiing events at the South Asian Winter Games in India.
http://merapassionpakistan.com/english/the-ski-to-success/Is it possible to reach the top when you’re heading downhill in full speed?... more
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Buner (Pakistan): Who says you need to be an electrical engineer to light up the darkness? Zahir Shah Malang proved that all you need is positivity and a hydropower station.
http://merapassionpakistan.com/english/a-nightlife-in-elam/Buner (Pakistan): Who says you need to be an electrical engineer to light up the... more
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While most want to see the world, Asad Mahmood, from the small city of Okara, Punjab, wants to see the universe. It was 18-year-old Mahmood’s passion that inspired him to seek the moon and stars and his determination that drove him to make the 6th most powerful telescope in Pakistan.
http://merapassionpakistan.com/english/reaching-for-the-moon-and-stars/While most want to see the world, Asad Mahmood, from the small city of Okara, Punjab,... more
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Arbab Landaye: The sky’s the limit for the Qazi brothers who didn’t let their fears, lack of finances or education interfere with their passion. Hailing from a town so small and short of facilities that you can’t even Google it, Qazi Sajjad attempted the extraordinary. He built his own version of a plane he saw in a 60’s Bond film using bamboo and a scrapped Suzuki engine!
http://merapassionpakistan.com/english/pakistan%E2%80%99s-own-wright-brothers/Arbab Landaye: The sky’s the limit for the Qazi brothers who didn’t let... more
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