The Express Tribune A hobby fit for a king: For this minister of Sindh, paper, not rubber stamps…The Express TribuneThis hobby [stamp collecting] is the king of all hobbies. It is the hobby of kings as well: Dr Shah. By Sameer Mandhro 'This hobby [stamp collecting] is the king of …
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