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Farooq Soomro
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Fireworks in the desert: A dusty town in Pakistan reminds us why Diwali is so special
Mithi, a town in Sindh province, is normally a stopover for tourists. Not on Diwali.
Farooq Soomro
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In pictures: Girls in Pakistan aim for the international arena, one punch at a time
Coach who started a boxing club for girls in a notorious Karachi neighbourhood says girls are more focused than boys.
Farooq Soomro
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Reflections of Bombay across the border: A photographer visits Karachi's iconic Empress Market
The colonial-era structure named after Victoria is startling similar to Crawford Market in India's commercial capital.
Farooq Soomro
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