Sanam Zeb

People Speak

“When I was still in school, one of my teachers always used to tell me he believed in me and that I would get ... Published 05 Jan, 2019 07:11am

This cosy Islamabad dhaba is a tea-lover's paradise

The dhaba brings out the big guns with dry fruit/fruit-infused chai all of which come in a rainbow of colours Published 05 Nov, 2018 09:35am

Finding everyone’s cup of tea this winter

ISLAMABAD: Winter is coming, and when the cold finally sets in, Islamabad has... Published 05 Nov, 2018 06:42am

LIVING COLOURS: ‘The truth that Hyecho was looking for still exists here’

Hyecho was a Buddhist monk from Silla, which is part of present-day Korea. He set out for present-day Pakistan in... Published 11 Oct, 2018 07:06am

English Tea House hides great food behind an underwhelming facade

ISLAMABAD: Situated in F-7’s Rana Market, English Tea House has been set up on the ground floor of a two-storey... Published 24 Sep, 2018 07:13am

A taste of historic Lahore in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Like its namesake in Lahore, Bhatti Gate in Islamabad is a sight to behold. Situated on the third floor ... Published 03 Sep, 2018 06:01am

‘You can’t afford to lose your grip on a snake’

Q: What does your typical day at work look like? Published 11 Aug, 2018 07:10am

Islamabad's newest eatery Mishar offers "quality food for all"

All the dishes on the menu are made either in olive oil or desi ghee Published 16 Jul, 2018 10:31am

New eatery aims to make quality food accessible to all

ISLAMABAD: A tiny new eatery on Bhittai Road in F-7 is perfect for whiling away an afternoon, taking a break between... Published 16 Jul, 2018 06:57am

PEOPLE SPEAK

‘It is a powerful reminder of mortality’ Q: What is an autopsy? A: An autopsy is an examination of a dead body... Published 14 Jul, 2018 06:46am

People Speak: ‘There are so many different ways to say one line’

Q: How does one start out as a voiceover (VO) artist? A: There isn’t one particular path. The industry is still... Published 07 Jul, 2018 06:54am

PEOPLE SPEAK

‘You can’t keep your eyes off the air for a second’ Q: How do you scare away birds when an airplane is on the runway? Published 30 Jun, 2018 07:00am

LIVING COLOURS: ‘Even when women prepare a case, male counterparts present it’

Nida Usman Chaudhry began noticing the inequality women face in the legal profession as a law student. There were... Published 28 Jun, 2018 06:36am

PEOPLE SPEAK

‘There is no choice but to remain calm’ Q: How do you become a rescue worker? A: You learn on the job. We... Published 23 Jun, 2018 06:25am

Working evenings in Ramazan? Here's where to pick up your iftar in Islamabad

For many professionals, a takeaway iftar is the only choice. We pick our favourite healthy and budget-friendly joints Published 04 Jun, 2018 02:09pm

Exploring Islamabad’s on-the-go iftars

ISLAMABAD: For the people work through iftar – doctors, law enforcement officials, journalists, politicians in... Published 04 Jun, 2018 06:58am

Students' drug use: Do we know what we're talking about?

And is the government capable of providing quality rehabilitation? Updated 12 Mar, 2019 01:06pm

Students’ drug use — do we know what we’re talking about?

Two standing committee reports on bills to drug-testing students in the capital will be ... Published 29 May, 2018 07:12am

All creative works should be free of ideology: renowned poet Yasmeen Hameed

Ms Hameed said she is a self-taught writer and had no formal education in literature. Published 11 May, 2018 12:54pm

‘You cannot be a good writer without the right tools’

ISLAMABAD: Concepts that are familiar gain popularity quickly, but writers who introduce new ideas or break the ... Published 11 May, 2018 06:25am