Stories by Masood Lohar

A world of green gold

A world of green gold

Could harvesting carbon sinks can change the country’s climate narrative? Published 06 May, 2026 02:17pm
HISTORY: THE LAST STAND

HISTORY: THE LAST STAND

For decades, the Hindu Shahis held the line between Central Asia and Hindustan. Their struggle against Mahmud of Ghazni was the... Published 08 Mar, 2026 09:14am
The treaty tremor

The treaty tremor

Floodwaters can be steered into wetlands, abandoned lakes, and depleted aquifers. Published 28 Dec, 2025 05:05am
History: Gurus and kings

History: Gurus and kings

The Sikh community evolved from a pacifist spiritual order into a disciplined martial brotherhood. Updated 07 Nov, 2025 07:53pm
HISTORY: GURUS AND KINGS

HISTORY: GURUS AND KINGS

The stories of the martyrdoms of the Sikh Gurus are moral parables — reminders that true faith does not lie in dominance Published 02 Nov, 2025 06:37am
Being prepared

Being prepared

The Russian quake wasn’t our tragedy, but it is our warning. Published 03 Aug, 2025 07:27am
ESSAY: THE PRINCE OF SYNCRETISM

ESSAY: THE PRINCE OF SYNCRETISM

Scholar, translator and heir to the Mughal throne, Dara Shikoh was declared a heretic for believing Hindu sages and Sufi Published 06 Jul, 2025 05:55am
ESSAY: HOW A DREAM WAS TRANSFORMED

ESSAY: HOW A DREAM WAS TRANSFORMED

Born from Sufi and Bhakti traditions, Sikhism was India’s great interfaith experiment… until persecution and betrayals turned Published 18 May, 2025 07:52am
Let rivers flow

Let rivers flow

The IWT remains technically functional but ecologically flawed. Published 17 May, 2025 06:45am
Sindhu’s roar

Sindhu’s roar

Today, the mighty Sindhu is being forced into submission. Updated 07 Apr, 2025 09:03am
Stolen spring

Stolen spring

Spring’s vanishing act is more than just a seasonal show of quirkiness. Published 22 Mar, 2025 06:46am
Time bomb

Time bomb

Reduced river flows will compound water stress in Sindh’s vulnerable districts. Published 12 Jan, 2025 07:05am
Death in the air

Death in the air

The situation demands more than provisional solutions. Published 29 Dec, 2024 08:05am
SOCIETY: DEFYING THE MOB

SOCIETY: DEFYING THE MOB

The groundswell of support for Dr Shahnawaz Kumbhar, who was murdered over blasphemy allegations, eloquently articulates Sindh’s Published 13 Oct, 2024 08:58am
Climate under siege

Climate under siege

A broader pattern of extreme weather has gripped the region. Published 23 Sep, 2024 07:40am
Privatising life

Privatising life

The state’s inability to meet people’s basic needs is a betrayal of trust. Published 17 Aug, 2024 07:38am
Seismic perils

Seismic perils

Recent tremors in Karachi are a reminder of seismic risks. Published 17 Jun, 2024 05:31am