THE SHOW GOES ON For many generations in Pakistan, the travelling Lucky Irani Circus — which recently made a brief appearance in Islamabad — epitomised spectacle and daring bravado. Updated 23 Mar, 2025 12:54pm
Streetwalking One of Pakistan's most celebrated photographers takes to the streets of Saddar, Karachi. Updated 27 Nov, 2016 05:48pm
Health cards will not end Pakistan's healthcare nightmare The prime minister's card fails to address the greater problems that plague the country's healthcare system. Published 04 Jan, 2016 01:39pm
Thinking of taking antibiotics for a sore throat? Think again Utilising antibiotics unnecessarily can cause bacteria to mutate in the body and make infections much harder to treat. Published 24 Jul, 2015 03:39pm
The dirty truth: 41 million Pakistanis without toilets Failing to provide our children with the basic necessity for living is inhumane, and detrimental to their well-being. Updated 11 Mar, 2015 12:05am
Groping Pakistan The woman who underwent the trauma of being groped on a bus has since developed a fear of venturing into crowded spaces. Updated 02 Mar, 2015 11:58pm
Sentencing a schizophrenic to death ─ and other Pakistan stories It is imperative to explore the case of Muhammad Asghar to understand just how flawed our country’s justice system is. Updated 21 Oct, 2016 02:56pm
Mental illness in Pakistan: The toll of neglect How many more mental illness patients will have to suffer in silence owing to our entrenched resistance to care? Published 20 Sep, 2014 04:41pm
Healthcare in Pakistan: No one cares because they're not taught to Working with patients here, I realised how lucky I was to grow up in US, where rights and equality are a real value. Updated 04 Aug, 2014 06:01pm
Akbar Ali - another tale of Pakistani talent shining in India 'With YouTube banned there is barely any platform for young and upcoming talents to showcase their work.' Published 21 Jul, 2014 03:00pm
Battling on the roof of the world The treacherous journey to Shandur Top seems no cost to those keen on witnessing history and culture live in action. Updated 12 Jul, 2014 02:28pm
Pakistan through the lens of passion Abbrar Cheema's photographs depict the resolve of common Pakistanis, which remains incorruptible. Published 26 Apr, 2014 07:34pm
Reinventing art The loss of family in an earthquake led Kausar to channel his grief into painting a powerful series on elephants. Published 12 Apr, 2014 06:42pm