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Comparison of anterior cervical decompression fusion versus anterior cervical corpectomy with paramesh in central cord syndrome patients.
Abstract Objective: To compare ACDF and ACCP in terms of neurological recovery and postoperative pain among CCS patients presenting at a tertiary care hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. Study Design: Prospective Cohort study. Setting: Department of Orthopedics, Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, Karachi. Period: February 2021 to March 2023. Methods: Patients diagnosed with CCS, presenting within 6 weeks of the index injury of age 45 to 60 years of either gender were included in the study.
From the Makran Coast to Europe, music has a way of bringing us closer
From the Makran Coast to Europe, music has a way of bringing us closer When I met Ustad Noor Bakhsh with his bandmate Doshambay and manager Daniyal Ahmed in Berlin this June, the three were in deep thought admiring a sculpture on the ground. This was a day before kicking off Ustad’s European tour in Prague. In true European fashion, we sat at a table in Berlin outside a cafe to talk about their journey from Pakistan to Europe.
Chasing the rockstar dream in Pakistan
“Mama, I want to start an all-girl rock band.” A statement I made frequently in the early 2000s, when music in Pakistan was still exciting. What followed were glares of disapproval and a series of explanations by my wannabe-liberal-but-culturally-conservative family, and then eventually a “no”. That was perhaps the end of my ‘dream’ of becoming a rockstar (unless you count my bedroom) and really, do you know how hard it was to find a female drummer back then?
How Mama Shabz is putting Pakistani cuisine on Berlin's food map
It all started when Shabz had gone to a desi restaurant in Germany where she got a tortilla when she asked for a roti. There is much to be said about Berlin and the tone it sets for multiculturalism in Germany. While the country has seen an influx of migrants in recent years, the German capital has been considered the most international city in the country, so much so that some locals joke about Berlin not being a part of Germany at all.
Patari - Pakistan’s Spotify for music fans
About a year ago, a select group of music lovers across Pakistan began hearing about a new, invite-only streaming service. It was called Patari. Not only would it release albums and promote live events, but also while Spotify is not available and unlike local competitors such as Taazi, Patari would be the first digital platform to pay royalties to artists who signed with it.
Poor Rich Boy - Lahore’s answer to The Smiths?
"So we finally played a show after nearly two years," said Lahore-based indie-rock band Poor Rich Boy on their Facebook page in March. The gig was at the Lahore Music Meet where musicians and fans come together from what is left of the Pakistani music scene. Poor Rich Boy have been around for about a decade. Most of their time is currently spent in the studio working on their new album.
Pakistan’s Spotify? How one streaming site is trying to revive local music
About a year ago, a select group of music lovers across Pakistan began hearing about a new, invite-only streaming service. It was called Patari. Not only would it release albums and promote live events, but also while Spotify is not available and unlike local competitors such as Taazi, Patari would be the first digital platform to pay royalties to artists who signed with it.
Playing abroad gives Pakistani musicians credibility: indie band Poor Rich Boy
Email Your Name: Recipient Email: /* unsafe to get title/url from form as it can lead to email abuse */ ? Lahore-based Poor Rich Boy plays at Texas music festival SXSW today, says nobody really cares about the arts in Pakistan.— Photo courtesy: Poor Rich Boy's Facebook page Something's brewing at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2015, one of the biggest music festivals in the world — something Pakistanis should look forward to. Poor Rich Boy, a Lahore-based indie band, is set to play at SXSW today.
Are you an 'obedient' Pakistani daughter? This novel asks why
An outtake from the book, from a section titled 'Why I Avoid My Khaaloo.' An outtake from the book, from a section titled 'Why I Avoid My Khaaloo.' An outtake from the book, from a section titled 'Why I Avoid My Khaaloo.' When it comes to suppressing anger, there's no doubt Pakistani girls do it best. After all, your typical Pakistan girl has a lot to be angry about.
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