While China has lifted nearly 800 million people out of poverty in the last seven decades, Pakistan’s poverty rate remains a
Published 18 May, 2025 07:52am
Led by Fatima Sana, Pakistan’s women cricketers have defied expectations, qualifying for the World Cup in style. Now, the
Published 18 May, 2025 07:52am
The third iteration of an art show in Paris, which draws inspiration from the Shalimar Gardens, grappled with the relatio
Published 18 May, 2025 07:52am
Born from Sufi and Bhakti traditions, Sikhism was India’s great interfaith experiment… until persecution and betrayals turned
Published 18 May, 2025 07:52am
India was met with unexpected national unity, military pushback and global scrutiny — thus reshaping the regional narrative.
Updated 18 May, 2025 12:20pm
The Republic of Gangetica’s loudest news show host has his knives out, including for the Cliftonia Post
Published 18 May, 2025 07:52am
‘How Can I Get More Out of My Vacation?’
Published 18 May, 2025 07:52am
While the Armenian cucumber is easy to grow, gardeners must ensure the balance between sunlight exposure and soil moisture at the
Published 18 May, 2025 07:52am
While IVF treatment offers hope to couples struggling with infertility in Pakistan, that hope comes at a high cost and with no guarantees.
Updated 11 May, 2025 03:35pm
Pakistan’s healthcare system already leans heavily on private clinics, labs and hospitals — but without clear direction towards
Published 11 May, 2025 07:31am
Multan Sultans had played in the finals of the last four seasons of the Pakistan Super League, building a reputation as one of
Published 11 May, 2025 07:31am
India’s annoyance at being clubbed with Pakistan in global discourse is purely out of resentment. The reality is Delhi is most
Published 11 May, 2025 07:31am
Themes of faith, surveillance and belonging dominate Mahtab Hussain’s latest exhibition, providing a window into the UK’s ‘Muslim
Updated 11 May, 2025 04:07pm
In contrast to the Indian media’s war cries, Pakistanis are using social media to satirise conflict, ridicule aggression and
Updated 11 May, 2025 09:36pm
In an age of rising populism and fragile states, Pakistan’s ‘hybrid system’ may be less about democratic ideals and more about national survival and political pragmatism.
Published 11 May, 2025 07:31am
Crunchy and soft at the same time, this Parisian pastry combines the nutty richness of almond with the sweetness of pears
Published 11 May, 2025 07:31am
‘How Do I Overcome Heartbreak?’
Published 11 May, 2025 07:31am
The popular cucumber is not only a preferred savoury snack in South Asia, but also convenient to plant and grow at home
Published 11 May, 2025 07:31am
Why do India and Pakistan keep returning to this state of brinkmanship? Can India actually conduct a military strike against a nuclear Pakistan?
Updated 04 May, 2025 12:17pm
Pakistan’s textile sector, once a global player, is facing an existential crisis as rising power costs and inflationary pressure
Published 04 May, 2025 06:17am
The 1st Transgender Cricket Cup held in Sukkur recently was a remarkable story of inclusivity and has brought hop
Published 04 May, 2025 06:17am
‘My Toxic Home Environment Is Stressing Me Out’
Published 04 May, 2025 06:17am
Horses are central to Sindh’s cultural soul — symbols of strength, grace and pride. But with rising costs and changing lifestyles
Published 04 May, 2025 06:17am
The powerful social commentary that permeates much of Adeela Suleman’s art was once again on display at her latest exhibition,
Published 04 May, 2025 06:17am
Pursuit of attention, even in the political arena, can lead to distorted priorities and the manipulation of genuine causes for personal visibility.
Updated 04 May, 2025 10:26am
In a week of pool panic, nuclear chest-thumping and papal farewells,
Butterfly tries to keep calm and carry on…
Published 04 May, 2025 06:17am
Hanging gardens are ideal for urban enthusiasts who can’t pursue their horticultural passions due to want of space…
Published 04 May, 2025 06:17am
The issue of how to deal with the insurgency and dissent in Balochistan continues to divide people and often elicits the most entrenched, if not predictable, responses.
Updated 27 Apr, 2025 10:04am
Even as Pakistani banks earn record returns by investing in low-risk government securities, this is happening at the expense of
Published 27 Apr, 2025 06:24am
Between Kafkaesque red tape, a discriminatory global visa regime and national self-loathing, the dream of travel for many
Published 27 Apr, 2025 06:24am
More adults are taking up gymnastics, and reaping the benefits
Published 27 Apr, 2025 06:24am
Most Pakistani students miss out on the joyous revelations the hard sciences have to offer, often due to an education system that
Published 27 Apr, 2025 06:24am
A retrospective exhibition in Paris highlights Suzanne Valadon’s pioneering but often underestimated role in the birth
Published 27 Apr, 2025 06:24am
From Ancient Greece to contemporary rural India, teachers across generations have awakened minds and sustained cur
Published 27 Apr, 2025 06:24am
Zafar Masud, one of the only two survivors of PIA Flight 8303 that crashed in Karachi five years ago, has penned a first-person
Published 18 May, 2025 08:40am
A sci-fi novel with a robot as a protagonist is a sarcastic commentary on human society and the futility of human ambition
Published 18 May, 2025 08:35am
A slim compilation of fascinating accounts of travels inside and outside Pakistan makes the reader feel like the author’s constant
Updated 18 May, 2025 12:02pm
In The Museum Detective, Maha Khan Phillips returns with a fast-paced archaeological thriller. Set in Karachi, the...
Published 18 May, 2025 08:25am
In the works of Urdu’s prominent poet and cultural historian Farrukh Yar, the compositeness of South Asian civilisation and its...
Updated 11 May, 2025 02:17pm
Senior journalist and rights activist Hussain Naqi’s detailed interview in a newly published book is a story of journalism and...
Published 11 May, 2025 09:07am
A formulaic romance novel segues into a study of the emotional and psychological challenges faced by its protagonists, exploring
Published 11 May, 2025 09:02am
A debut novel by a Middle East political analyst forces readers to reconsider their assumptions about ideological transformation
Published 11 May, 2025 08:56am
An academic book investigates the demand for populism in the country and analyses the complex relationship between populism,
Published 04 May, 2025 07:15am
Coco Mellors’ remarkably engaging latest novel is an authentic story about sisterhood,
sibling rivalry, loss, anguish
Published 04 May, 2025 07:15am
An unconventional biography of Shyam Benegal by a longtime collaborator and mentee, provides rich information on the filmmaker
Published 04 May, 2025 07:15am
Regarding the shelves in a bookshop the other day, where some of my favourite writers were displayed, I recalled
Published 04 May, 2025 07:15am
When it comes to art’s relationship with power, history is replete with instances where artists have sucked up to power. However
Updated 27 Apr, 2025 11:25am
The sequel to The Light Blue Jumper has deeper themes and more ambitious worldbuilding, while retaining the sci-fi novel’s trad
Published 27 Apr, 2025 06:44am
A novel about exes getting involved with their exes’ partners’ exes is a sweet, light, easy read but do not expect it to stay
Published 27 Apr, 2025 06:44am
What is the ‘Pakistan Ideology’ and is it the same as ‘Islamic Ideology’, as it is sometimes represented? The latest book
Published 27 Apr, 2025 06:44am
A book co-authored by a Pakistani and an American scholar is the first-ever to present a South Asian perspective on the...
Published 20 Apr, 2025 08:06am
A debut novel about a family dispute showcases the author’s facility with words but suffers from a less-than-riveting plot
Published 20 Apr, 2025 07:58am
An Urdu book by a disciple pays worthy tribute to the musical legend that was composer Nisar Bazmi
Published 20 Apr, 2025 07:53am
The death of Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa (Arequipa, 1936-Lima, 2025) marks the end of a Golden Age of Latin...
Published 20 Apr, 2025 07:47am
