Stories by Mahnoor Bari

Mahnoor Bari is assistant editor at Prism at Dawn.com. She studied International Relations and Middle Eastern Studies at the American University of Sharjah and International Journalism at Brunel University London. She tweets at @wlayti

Review: What’s Love Got to Do With It? is a cute rom-com with a distinctly Pakistani flavour that warms the heart

The film stars Sajal Aly, Lily James, Shazad Latif and Shabana Azmi, among others, and has been written and produced by Jemima Khan. Published 03 Mar, 2023 01:22pm

Urban gardening is the future of healthy living

Exploring the ins and outs of how you can begin to start growing in your own backyards and balconies. Updated 03 Apr, 2020 02:50pm

Looking to buy a tote bag? These Pakistani brands will leave you spoilt for choice

Here’s a handy local guide to find the right tote bag for your budget and style. Updated 21 Jan, 2020 02:45pm

This new Urdu dream pop song has all the retro feels

'Sitaray' makes for a great long-drive song. Published 28 Dec, 2019 04:58pm

Review: Shamoon Abbasi’s Durj is about so much more than cannibalism

Yes, this film is about eating people. No, it's not a tacky gorefest. Published 28 Oct, 2019 09:00am

Pepsi Battle of the Bands winner Auj doesn't make the same song twice

"Your own songs should give you goosebumps. If they don't, you've got work to do." Updated 24 Aug, 2019 12:14pm

Review: Parey Hut Love is pure rom-com escapism

If the thought of watching four shaadis in two hours stresses you out as much as attending them, you needn’t worry. Published 12 Aug, 2019 02:50pm

Readership is created. This year, we've done just that

We must strive to create better, we must respect readers and trust them to appreciate what we offer. Updated 28 Jan, 2019 05:04pm

'Rigging is alleged each time. But the sheer scale of it is what casts a shadow on these elections'

Analysts react to rigging allegations. Published 26 Jul, 2018 03:55am

'Rigging is alleged each time. But the sheer scale of it is what casts a shadow on these elections'

Analysts react to rigging allegations. Updated 26 Jul, 2018 03:53am

Pakistan gets MSCI upgrade, shares soar to all-time high

Index records biggest single-day gain since March 2015, and is one of Asia's best performers this year. Updated 15 Jun, 2016 12:39pm

Chabahar not a rival to Gwadar, Iranian envoy tells Pakistan

Chabahar transit agreement was offered to Pakistan and China first, deal still on the table. Updated 27 May, 2016 04:32pm

Military aid explained: How the US may end up funding Pakistan

Getting the money boils down to US politics and Obama's vote. Updated 20 May, 2016 11:30pm

Bullish trend: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnesses record surge

Index climbs 258 points, crossing 36,200. Updated 09 May, 2016 02:52pm