Waqas Ali

Historian discusses transformation of Central Asia in modern age

KARACHI: Renowned historian Prof Adeeb Khalid shed light on the patterns of transformation in the Central Asian... Published 09 Dec, 2023 07:05am

Call to adopt policy of non-interference to improve ties with Kabul

Panellists discuss Pakistan’s policy towards Afghanistan at launch of journalist Saleem Safi’s new book Published 04 Dec, 2023 07:19am

‘We should find cancer before it finds us’

Dr Azra Raza says the disease mostly spreads through heredity, infections and toxic exposures Published 02 Dec, 2023 06:58am

Narrative of ‘Taliban 2.0’ has collapsed, says Huma Baqai

Claims "Karachi-Quetta-Kabul nexus" funding militant groups; Moeed Yusuf says "polarisation" taking focus away from actual issues. Published 27 Nov, 2023 06:41am

Call for keeping Taliban engaged to end Pak-Afghan tensions

Hassan Abbas’ new book launched at Adab Festival Published 26 Nov, 2023 07:04am

Literati, activists pay tribute to ‘people’s poet’ Sheikh Ayaz

KARACHI: Literati and rights activists described Sheikh Ayaz as a mystic, romantic, revolutionary and progressive... Published 24 Nov, 2023 07:01am

Robbed of their childhood, kids suffer through forced labour

Statistics reveal a distressing interplay between economic hardships, child labour, and various forms of abuse experienced by vulnerable children in Pakistan. Updated 21 Nov, 2023 10:09am

PLF brings together children from diverse backgrounds

Day one of the event saw launch of 15 books, storytelling sessions, learning workshops, etc Updated 08 Nov, 2023 07:44pm

Experts say festivals introduce children to new ways of learning

Call for abolishment of class-based education system in country Published 07 Nov, 2023 07:09am

Pakistan Learning Festival to begin next week

KARACHI: The Pakistan Learning Festival (PLF) will begin at the Arts Council of Pakistan from Nov 7, organisers... Published 05 Nov, 2023 06:33am

FICTION: THE MASKS WE WEAR

A postmodernist novel explores themes of identity and meaning and offers a unique and rewarding reading experience Published 22 Oct, 2023 08:12am

Two-day Japanese Film Festival begins at Arts Council

KARACHI: A two-day Japanese Film Festival kicked off at the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi in collaboration with... Published 19 Oct, 2023 07:03am

Adab Festival to hold fifth edition in Karachi

Founder Ameena Saiyid terms it an initiative to promote culture of intellectual dialogue and discussion in society. Updated 17 Oct, 2023 12:55pm

Napa to organise three-day film festival from 20th

KARACHI: The National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) will organise ta three-day film festival next week. Published 15 Oct, 2023 07:10am

Call for joint efforts against child trafficking, abuses

Speakers urge authorities to make child abuse, trafficking non-bailable offences Published 04 Oct, 2023 07:11am

FICTION: SHAAM'S MINDSCAPES

A novel by a veteran journalist and editor reflects on Pakistan’s media, politics and history Published 24 Sep, 2023 05:25am

Faulty escalators, lifts put a damper on Green Line bus journey in Karachi

There is none at the underground Numaish station, which causes a great deal of inconvenience to commuters. Updated 24 Sep, 2023 10:42am

Russian diplomat terms Pakistan’s approach towards Ukraine sensible

KARACHI: Russian Consul General in Karachi Andrey Viktorovich Fedorov has praised Pakistan’s stance on... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:19am

Funerary art at Chowkandi still stands despite odds

Neglect, elements have taken their toll on one of Karachi’s few historical sites. Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:38am

Social norms, not religion, real barriers to women empowerment, moot told

KARACHI: Social norms, not religion, are the real barriers in women empowerment and it is the responsibility of the... Published 07 Sep, 2023 07:33am