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Pakistanis recall bygone era of zamimas, newspaper supplements, giving way to breaking news

Long queues would form when newspapers released zamimas, or special supplements, covering significant political events, murders, or law and order situation
Veteran journalist says that unlike today’s constant stream of breaking news, only stories with national or city-specific significance would make it to zamima pages

By NAIMAT KHAN · 12 August 2023