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FICTION: ROOTS AND BRANCHES

FICTION: ROOTS AND BRANCHES

A collection of interconnected stories transports one to a fictional place in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa that bears witness to a changing Published 07 Apr, 2024 08:22am
CORPORATE WINDOW: Of bans and business

CORPORATE WINDOW: Of bans and business

Surging VPN reliance due to internet and social media restrictions negatively impacts businesses dependent on such platforms. Updated 01 Apr, 2024 10:07am
AI for agriculture

AI for agriculture

By harnessing tech for predictive analytics and precision agriculture, farmers can enhance crop yields and optimise resource utilisation. Published 18 Mar, 2024 08:42am
FICTION: Exile and identity

FICTION: Exile and identity

Pulitzer Prize-winning Hisham Matar’s latest offering is more than just a novel — it is a fine blend of historical fiction, Published 03 Mar, 2024 08:43am
The great tax exodus

The great tax exodus

The informal economy, undervaluing properties on paper and rampant smuggling in various sectors have led to sub-par revenue collection by the FBR. Updated 19 Feb, 2024 11:28am
FICTION: A PERSONAL CATHARSIS

FICTION: A PERSONAL CATHARSIS

An English translation of an autobiographical French novel by a Chilean immigrant to Canada grapples with coming of age in exile Published 18 Feb, 2024 08:44am
Once Upon A(I) Time

Once Upon A(I) Time

Between 2016 and 2020, Pakistan contributed 2,600 AI-centric publications, showcasing a growing focus on AI research. Published 29 Jan, 2024 08:13am

Red Sea caution

Disturbances in the operations of critical maritime passages can have ripple effects on Pakistan’s trade, business, and port activities. Updated 15 Jan, 2024 08:17am
NON-FICTION: GROWING UP IN FEAR

NON-FICTION: GROWING UP IN FEAR

A coming-of-age memoir about religious intolerance, discrimination and violence in India echoes patterns of persecution in... Published 14 Jan, 2024 08:50am
FICTION: TRANSLATING AN ETHOS

FICTION: TRANSLATING AN ETHOS

An English translation of a well-regarded Urdu novel manages to capture social and political dynamics in pre-Partition central Published 26 Nov, 2023 09:08am
FICTION: AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT

FICTION: AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT

Simone de Beauvoir’s ‘lost’ near-autobiographical story of an enduring friendship that profoundly shaped her own perspectives on Published 05 Nov, 2023 08:45am
The elusive dream of property ownership

The elusive dream of property ownership

Saving for a down payment, even with modest daily expenses, has become a formidable task given the persistent economic challenges. Updated 23 Oct, 2023 10:43am