Shahzad Sharjeel

Wafa’s keffiyeh

Wafa’s keffiyeh

It has been over 40 years, yet it seems like yesterday. Updated 11 Nov, 2023 09:00am
Caste in iron

Caste in iron

The transformation of caste is a fascinating study. Published 26 Oct, 2023 08:05am
Birds and bees

Birds and bees

What’s the big deal if we run out of bees and honey? Published 16 Oct, 2023 07:25am
Consensual census

Consensual census

Districts appear and disappear at the whim of the party in power. Published 26 Sep, 2023 08:24am
Bill of riots

Bill of riots

The question is not how to bring down the bills, but how to increase income and purchasing power. Updated 09 Sep, 2023 08:54am
Truck face twins

Truck face twins

Despite Pak-India similarities, there are divergences in poll campaigning. Published 22 Aug, 2023 08:17am
War in tea leaves

War in tea leaves

Drugs, wars, civil unrest and politics go hand in hand. Published 03 Aug, 2023 08:20am
Quotidian quotas

Quotidian quotas

A temporary arrangement has gained permanence. Published 24 Jul, 2023 07:03am
Tando China

Tando China

Governing our very own Tando towns has become taxing. Published 10 Jul, 2023 07:15am
Dustbowl deluge

Dustbowl deluge

Only 15pc of water flow in the Indus Basin is said to be from glacier melt. Updated 01 Jul, 2023 10:12am
IPP redux

IPP redux

Things come full circle even in subjects seemingly poles apart. Published 14 Jun, 2023 07:09am
Faithful idols

Faithful idols

The state builds narratives in keeping with the ruling junta’s view. Updated 24 May, 2023 09:08am
Zoological end

Zoological end

Societies that fail to manage caged animals descend into chaos. Updated 30 Apr, 2023 08:56am
Kidney-punched

Kidney-punched

Rising temperatures and melting glaciers can submerge Karachi by 2060. Updated 30 Mar, 2023 08:45am
Road to perdition

Road to perdition

The worldview of the republic needs a reorientation. Published 28 Feb, 2023 07:16am
Basest instincts

Basest instincts

Who knows when the ‘tipping point’ materialises? Published 29 Jan, 2023 06:19am
Ponds to ponder

Ponds to ponder

What if a cabinet had to be picked from among almost 2bn people?... Published 17 Dec, 2022 07:16am
Corrupt absolutely

Corrupt absolutely

The corruption narrative is on its last legs... Updated 12 Nov, 2022 09:08am
Me-too to Gentoo

Me-too to Gentoo

Pakistan does not lag behind in female heroes. Published 19 Oct, 2022 07:44am