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People on social media are speaking out against the toxic side of Pakistan's rishta culture
Does our local rishta culture actually degrade a person's self worth? Twitter seems to think so
Dock27 serves dishes from all around the world, right here in Lahore
The menu boasts dishes inspired by cuisines of various destinations the owner explored modified to suit the local palate
Azfar Rehman explains what exactly is a 'Chhalawa' in latest interview
Rehman stars as the lead actor in Wajahat Rauf's curiously titled rom-com
Rethinking urbanisation: What's wrong with development in Pakistan?
Pakistan doesn't suffer from a lack of development, but from flaws in the model of its pursuit.
Who speaks for the government of Imran Khan? Apparently, a lot of people
Perhaps even the prime minister, when he’s paying attention, struggles to remember.
While some romanticise war, families like mine pay the price
The bravery of our soldiers overshadows the difficulties their families go through while they're away.
World
Israel carries out air strikes in Gaza after rocket attack near Tel Aviv
US President Donald Trump says Israel has the "absolute right" to defend itself.
Trump formally recognises Israeli control of Golan Heights
"This should have been done numerous presidents ago," says Trump.
Saudi sisters free after six months stranded in Hong Kong
Siblings say they are “thrilled” their story had a “happy ending” after making a public appeal for their safety.
MEMORIES OF HELL
March 26 is celebrated as Independence Day in Bangladesh, once a part of Pakistan. Forty-eight years on, Pakistan...
REVISITING EAST PAKISTAN AND THE WAR
Why has Pakistani academia largely ignored the events of East Pakistan?
ECONOMY: HOW TO KICKSTART SMALL-SCALE MANUFACTURING
Rapid industrialisation through small-scale manufacturing could solve a variety of economic issues
THE ICON INTERVIEW: FLYING HIGH
Mikaal Zulfiqar hopes that playing the lead in the recently released Sherdil will finally put his career on the right
CINEMASCOPE: THE CENTRE DOES NOT HOLD
Despite an interesting premise, the storytelling just isn’t strong enough in director Rupert Wyatt’s Captive State
THE GRAPEVINE
On March 13, iconic singer Nayyara Noor who, for more than two decades, had stopped making public appearances or singing
