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Cricket: Bangladesh Premier League T20 Opening – Dhaka

The Bangladesh Premier Cricket League got underway in rather lukewarm fashion with a more than three-hour opening ceremony that had its share of...

by A.M. Ahad in Bangladesh on 09/02/2012

Politics

Demonstration of doctors and paramedic staff - Karachi

Protesters gather during a protest demonstration of doctors and paramedical staff in favor of their demands at the Civic Centre in Karachi. Pakistan...

by PPI images in Pakistan on 09/02/2012

Society

Fire at paint shop on Brandrath Road – Lahore

Smoke rises into the sky from a burning building after a fire broke out at paint shop on Brandrath Road. Some locals and rescue workers watch from...

by PPI images in Pakistan on 09/02/2012

09/02/2012 - Cricket: Bangladesh Premier League T20 Opening – Dhaka - Bangladesh - The Bangladesh Premier Cricket League...
09/02/2012 - Demonstration of doctors and paramedic staff - Karachi - Pakistan - Protesters gather during a protest...
09/02/2012 - Fire at paint shop on Brandrath Road – Lahore - Pakistan - Smoke rises into the sky from a burning...
09/02/2012 - Protest rally against increase in petroleum prices – Lahore - Pakistan - Supporters of All Pakistan Truck...
09/02/2012 - People sit outside after their homes are demolished - Lahore - Pakistan - People sit with their belongings under...
09/02/2012 - People gather to complete membership forms for MQM - Hyderabad - Pakistan - People gather to fill out membership...
09/02/2012 - Archbishop Desmond Tutu in Indian press conference for Elders - India - Chairman of the Elders archbishop...
09/02/2012 - Indian Bollywood actor Aamir Khan - India - Indian Bollywood actor Aamir Khan poses...
09/02/2012 - Railway residents protest over alleged demolition of their homes - Pakistan - Residents of railway quarters protest...
09/02/2012 - Transvestite voters register for election voting in Peshawar - Pakistan - Transvestite voters fill forms out for...

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Cricket: Bangladesh Premier League T20 Opening – Dhaka

Sports

Cricket: Bangladesh Premier League T20 Opening – Dhaka...

The Bangladesh Premier Cricket League got underway in rather lukewarm fashion with a more than three-hour opening ceremony that had its share of organizational issues at the Sher-e-Bang...
by A.M. Ahad, on 9th of February 2012
Demonstration of doctors and paramedic staff - Karachi

Politics

Demonstration of doctors and paramedic staff - Karachi

Protesters gather during a protest demonstration of doctors and paramedical staff in favor of their demands at the Civic Centre in Karachi. Pakistan. 9th February 2012
by PPI images, on 9th of February 2012
Fire at paint shop on Brandrath Road – Lahore

Society

Fire at paint shop on Brandrath Road – Lahore

Smoke rises into the sky from a burning building after a fire broke out at paint shop on Brandrath Road. Some locals and rescue workers watch from nearby rooftops. Pakistan. 9th Februar...
by PPI images, on 9th of February 2012
The Survivors and Families of Bengal Hooch Tragedy - Calcutta

Society

The Survivors and Families of Bengal Hooch Tragedy - Ca...

In one of India's worst liquor tragedies, aprroximately 170 people have died since December 2011. In every house of Sangrampur, there is at least one victim. This portrait-series t...
by Soham Gupta, on 8th of January 2012
Protest rally against increase in petroleum prices – Lahore

Politics

Protest rally against increase in petroleum prices – La...

Supporters of All Pakistan Truck Trailer Owners Association chant slogans during a protest rally against the increase in petroleum prices in Pakistan. 9th February 2012
by PPI images, on 9th of February 2012
People sit outside after their homes are demolished - Lahore

Politics

People sit outside after their homes are demolished - L...

People sit with their belongings under the open sky after their quarters were demolished during an anti-encroachments drive by the railway department at the Baja line area in Pakistan. ...
by PPI images, on 9th of February 2012
People gather to complete membership forms for MQM - Hyderabad

Politics

People gather to complete membership forms for MQM - H...

People gather to fill out membership forms at the Muttehda Qaumi Movement camp, which is currently campaigning in Hyderabad. MQM is a liberal secular political group in Pakistan. 9th Fe...
by PPI images, on 9th of February 2012
Archbishop Desmond Tutu in Indian press conference for Elders

Politics

Archbishop Desmond Tutu in Indian press conference for ...

Chairman of the Elders archbishop Desmond Tutu, gestures during a joint press conference with other members of the Elders in New Delhi, India. 9th February 2012
by AIP Images, on 9th of February 2012
Indian Bollywood actor Aamir Khan

Arts & Entertainment

Indian Bollywood actor Aamir Khan

Indian Bollywood actor Aamir Khan poses for a photographs outside his hotel in Srinagar. Khan is an Indian film actor, director and producer who has established himself as one of the le...
by AIP Images, on 9th of February 2012
Railway residents protest over alleged demolition of their homes

Politics

Railway residents protest over alleged demolition of th...

Residents of railway quarters protest against the alleged demolition of their quarters by a railway department in a drive against encroachments in Quetta. 9th February 2012
by PPI images, on 9th of February 2012
Transvestite voters register for election voting in Peshawar

Politics

Transvestite voters register for election voting in Pes...

Transvestite voters fill forms out for registration at an election commission office in Peshawar, Pakistan. 9th February 2012
by PPI images, on 9th of February 2012
ETPB Chairman, Syed Asif Hashmi addresses a ceremony in Peshawar

Society

ETPB Chairman, Syed Asif Hashmi addresses a ceremony in...

Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) Chairman, Syed Asif Hashmi addresses a ceremony arranged by Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (PSGPC). Pakistan. 9th February 2012
by PPI images, on 9th of February 2012
Medical protesters cane charged in Srinagar - Kashmir

Our World

Medical protesters cane charged in Srinagar - Kashmir

Hundreds of medical representatives and Pharmacists of the Valley, stage protests against the new drug policy in the state. The new drug policy envisages rationalising the number of dru...
by FAISAL KHAN, on 9th of February 2012
Book launching ceremony at Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Auditorium

Arts & Entertainment

Book launching ceremony at Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Audito...

Arshad Farooq's Book launching ceremony at Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Auditorium Faisalabad Arts Council, Faisalabad, Pakistan. 9th February 2012
by Abdul Majid, on 9th of February 2012
More Afghan insurgents lay down their arms in peace - Uruzgan

Politics

More Afghan insurgents lay down their arms in peace - U...

Insurgents come to the Governor’s compound to lay down their arms, renounce their affiliation to the insurgency and begin their reintegration process in the Afghan Peace and Reintegrati...
by Def VID, on 7th of February 2012
Fishermen on Hamal Lake - Pakistan

Business

Fishermen on Hamal Lake - Pakistan

A beautiful view of the famous Hamal Lake where fishermen have anchored their boats. Kamber, Pakistan. 9th February 2012
by Jamal Dawoodpoto, on 9th of February 2012
Homeless Children Under 2nd Hoogly Bridge

Society

Homeless Children Under 2nd Hoogly Bridge

A portrait series on homeless children living under the famous 2nd Hoogly Bridge of Calcutta, India. Education is yet to reach them. Healthcare facilities are inaccessible. Calcutta, In...
by Soham Gupta, on 3rd of November 2009
Nawam Perahara - Sri Lanka Annual Buddhist Procession

Arts & Entertainment

Nawam Perahara - Sri Lanka Annual Buddhist Procession

Hundreds of traditional dancers, drummers, decorated elephants and Buddhist monks took part in the procession that was held on the full moon. 7th February 2012
by ROHAN KARUNARATHNE, on 7th of February 2012
Attack on CNG pump station in Charsadda

Politics

Attack on CNG pump station in Charsadda

Unknown assailants believed to be linked with Alamzeb Umarzai who was gunned down two years ago, attacked a CNG pump station allegedly belonging to the MP Shakil Bashir. Pakistan. 8th F...
by MusarratUllah Jan, on 8th of February 2012
Punjab University students protest against PIC – Lahore

Politics

Punjab University students protest against PIC – Lahore...

Students of Punjab University are protesting against the Punjab Institute of Cardiology. PIC gave drugs to patients, which has resulted in 140 deaths and some 300 patients have been aff...
by PPI images, on 8th of February 2012

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Kazmi Sahab...get well soon !

Submitted by Anamitra Chakladar on Sun, 03/04/2011 - 15:50.

Kazmi Sahab...get well soon !

I would like to wish all the

Submitted by Wais B on Thu, 18/03/2010 - 19:06.

I would like to wish all the best to our brilliant contributor in Pakistan, Kazmi Sahib who is in hospital after an accident. Everyone at Demotix wishes you a speedy recovery, you are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Get well soon Brother Kazmi.

Wais

Regards from Mexico. The

Submitted by Enrique Perez Huerta on Thu, 24/12/2009 - 22:01.

Regards from Mexico.

The motive of this message is to wish them each and every of you in order that they enjoy these parties of end of year in company of his beings more dear and close to wish them that the happiness is not absent in your home, as well as in his tables a bread, salt and water is never absent to share today and always.

And that the year 2010 that is for beginning him brings good things and all his plans and desires meet realized...

I wait that prompt we could meet the complicity of the chance and the destination(destiny) and to seize the opportunity to greet ourselves personally, to coexist and to share ... and certainly... To do Photos …

Receive a greeting and brotherly embrace, From some place in National Mexican Territory …
Pd. That the world stops while are happy!!!

Sincerely …
Enrique Perez Huerta (olvidadodeldestino)

Day of Arafaat

Submitted by Wais B on Tue, 20/10/2009 - 17:05.

Day of Arafaat (Yaum-al-Arafah), the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Images and reports. 11/26/09

Future Voice has a page to

Submitted by Future Voice Afghanistan on Sat, 29/08/2009 - 12:32.

Future Voice has a page to support young journalists in Afghanistan/Pakistan and the wider regions. Please join the page and support our project.
www.demotix.com/content/future-voice

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