Khoobsoorat Nazar Aaee
Farooq Adil

As a journalist and newspaper editor, the author possesses a strong awareness of politics and politicians, and he uses that knowledge to write humorous pen sketches of 35 personalities, both national and international.

Pakistan Traveller
Tim Blight

A comprehensive guidebook to “a misunderstood country that might be the world’s best-kept travel secret” features cross-referenced maps, cultural tips, a cuisine guide and safety information as well as basic Urdu phrases that break the language barrier.

Published in Dawn, Books & Authors, July 15th, 2018

Opinion

Editorial

Weathering the storm
Updated 29 Apr, 2024

Weathering the storm

Let 2024 be the year when we all proactively ensure that our communities are safeguarded and that the future is secure against the inevitable next storm.
Afghan repatriation
29 Apr, 2024

Afghan repatriation

COMPARED to the roughshod manner in which the caretaker set-up dealt with the issue, the elected government seems a...
Trying harder
29 Apr, 2024

Trying harder

IT is a relief that Pakistan managed to salvage some pride. Pakistan had taken the lead, then fell behind before...
Return to the helm
Updated 28 Apr, 2024

Return to the helm

With Nawaz Sharif as PML-N president, will we see more grievances being aired?
Unvaxxed & vulnerable
Updated 28 Apr, 2024

Unvaxxed & vulnerable

Even deadly mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and malaria have vaccines, but they are virtually unheard of in Pakistan.
Gaza’s hell
Updated 28 Apr, 2024

Gaza’s hell

Perhaps Western ‘statesmen’ may moderate their policies if a significant percentage of voters punish them at the ballot box.