CRICKET: INTRODUCING ‘AQIBBALL’

CRICKET: INTRODUCING ‘AQIBBALL’

The recent high-stakes Pakistan-England Test series saw Pakistan finally leverage home advantage to full effect to end a three...
Published 03 Nov, 2024 09:43am
DATA: WITHIN THE MARGIN OF ERROR

DATA: WITHIN THE MARGIN OF ERROR

A pollster with three decades of experiences explains why the margin of error matters more than ever in reading polls about the
Published 03 Nov, 2024 09:37am
KARACHI BIENNALE: ART AND SUSTENANCE

KARACHI BIENNALE: ART AND SUSTENANCE

The Karachi Biennale, spread across five locations and featuring the works of local and international artists, reminds us of the
Published 03 Nov, 2024 09:26am
EPICURIOUS: FIRE MEAT WRAP

EPICURIOUS: FIRE MEAT WRAP

A contemporary spin on the age-old Korean practice of cooking meat on an open fire for a sweet, savoury and tender grilled dish
Published 03 Nov, 2024 09:06am
ADVICE: AUNTIE AGNI

ADVICE: AUNTIE AGNI

I am 27 years old and have completed my master’s degree. I am currently struggling to find a government job. I’ve been in a
Published 03 Nov, 2024 08:52am
GARDENING: ANNIE GET YOUR SPRAY GUN

GARDENING: ANNIE GET YOUR SPRAY GUN

Easy to assemble and extremely user-friendly, the spray gun is essential for kitchen gardeners to keep pests at bay…
Published 03 Nov, 2024 08:49am
THE UNWALKABLE CITY OF KARACHI

THE UNWALKABLE CITY OF KARACHI

As Karachi experiences an exponential increase in motorisation, limited attention is given to pedestrian and public transport facilities.
Published 27 Oct, 2024 09:28am
ARTSPEAK: FABRICATING STORIES

ARTSPEAK: FABRICATING STORIES

From ancient myths to modern political symbolism, there exists an intricate relationship between textiles and storytelling
Published 27 Oct, 2024 09:29am
EDUCATION: LEARNING FROM CHINA

EDUCATION: LEARNING FROM CHINA

In their early years, Pakistan and China had rather similar literacy levels. But while China’s education system has flourished
Published 27 Oct, 2024 09:24am
FOOTBALL: 40 YEARS OF FOOTBALL SPIRIT

FOOTBALL: 40 YEARS OF FOOTBALL SPIRIT

What started off as a means to wean tribal youth away from negative social trends has grown into a massive club football
Published 27 Oct, 2024 09:24am
ESSAY: IN SEARCH OF A LOST DOLL

ESSAY: IN SEARCH OF A LOST DOLL

A young woman from Kharan sets out to make a traditional doll that has all but disappeared in modern times as a cultural treasure…
Published 27 Oct, 2024 09:23am
EXHIBITION: BOLD STROKES

EXHIBITION: BOLD STROKES

Vivid colours and a celebration of individuality defined an exhibition that showcased the inclusivity of art
Published 27 Oct, 2024 09:23am
SMOKERS’ CORNER: MISGUIDED OUTRAGE

SMOKERS’ CORNER: MISGUIDED OUTRAGE

In the age of fake news and its proliferation on social media, very serious societal issues can become trivialised by the unwarranted anger of "useful idiots", who end up harming the cause more than helping it.
Published 27 Oct, 2024 09:21am
ANCIENT INDIA AND THE ROMAN EMPIRE

ANCIENT INDIA AND THE ROMAN EMPIRE

Recent archaeological discoveries are leading to a radical revision by scholars of the intensity, scale and importance of maritime trade between the Subcontinent and the world.
Updated 21 Oct, 2024 04:38pm
ESSAY: THE WOUND THAT IS PALESTINE

ESSAY: THE WOUND THAT IS PALESTINE

Writer and activist Arundhati Roy has been awarded the PEN Pinter Prize 2024. This is an annual award set up by English PEN in
Published 20 Oct, 2024 08:39am
CRICKET: SPUN OUT OF CONTENTION

CRICKET: SPUN OUT OF CONTENTION

The ignominious innings defeat in the first Test against England showcases how Pakistan has failed to provide the required suppo
Updated 24 Oct, 2024 12:21pm
IN MEMORIAM: THE UNUSUAL FEUDAL

IN MEMORIAM: THE UNUSUAL FEUDAL

Elahi Bux Soomro, who passed away recently at the grand old age of 98, was more than just another politician from a landowning
Updated 20 Oct, 2024 06:14pm
EXHIBITION: ART AND THE CITY

EXHIBITION: ART AND THE CITY

The third iteration of the Lahore Biennale, currently ongoing, puts local and global environmental concerns at the heart of its
Published 20 Oct, 2024 08:39am
SMOKERS’ CORNER: MANAGING CIVIL UNREST

SMOKERS’ CORNER: MANAGING CIVIL UNREST

While police forces across the globe are now better equipped to manage and contain riots without causing casualties, they claim to have become more vulnerable themselves and are still largely perceived as ‘aggressors’ in such encounters.
Published 20 Oct, 2024 08:39am
ADVICE: AUNTIE AGNI

ADVICE: AUNTIE AGNI

‘My Family Is Against My Marrying Into a Different Sect’
Published 27 Oct, 2024 09:20am
GARDENING: ALL ABOUT THE CABBAGE HEAD

GARDENING: ALL ABOUT THE CABBAGE HEAD

Depending upon the type, it can take between four to six months from sowing seeds before the cabbage is ready to harvest
Published 20 Oct, 2024 08:30am
THE DARK HEART OF ZIONISM

THE DARK HEART OF ZIONISM

As Israel conducts a genocide in Palestine, bombs Lebanon, Yemen and Syria and seeks to pull Iran into a wider war, the Middle East teeters at the brink of what could potentially morph into a new world war.
Updated 13 Oct, 2024 11:41am
SOCIETY: DEFYING THE MOB

SOCIETY: DEFYING THE MOB

The groundswell of support for Dr Shahnawaz Kumbhar, who was murdered over blasphemy allegations, eloquently articulates Sindh’s
Published 13 Oct, 2024 08:58am
AGRICULTURE: LOSING THE LUSCIOUS LYCHEE

AGRICULTURE: LOSING THE LUSCIOUS LYCHEE

Until a few years ago, lychee farmers in KP’s Haripur district were earning Pakistan hefty foreign exchange from export of their
Published 13 Oct, 2024 08:58am
FOOTBALL: A NEW CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

FOOTBALL: A NEW CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Data suggests the new format of the Champions League 2024 could end up being fairer and more competitive
Published 13 Oct, 2024 08:58am
SCIENCE: HELPING MACHINES LEARN

SCIENCE: HELPING MACHINES LEARN

This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to neural network pioneers John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton, who laid the founda
Published 13 Oct, 2024 08:58am
PREVIEW: TAKING A ‘RISK’

PREVIEW: TAKING A ‘RISK’

With the latest iteration of the Karachi Biennale set to get underway at the end of this month, its curator opens up about what
Published 13 Oct, 2024 08:58am
ARTSPEAK: SEEKING COMPASSION AND UNITY

ARTSPEAK: SEEKING COMPASSION AND UNITY

Although the spirit of charity and giving is baked into the central ethos of Islam, Muslims today seem more interested in individ
Published 13 Oct, 2024 08:58am
FICTION: RAISING THE DEAD

FICTION: RAISING THE DEAD

A debut novel by a Pakistani civil servant, based on the realities of Pakistani society, has hints of autobiographical details...
Published 03 Nov, 2024 10:33am
NON-FICTION: AGAINST THE ODDS

NON-FICTION: AGAINST THE ODDS

Blending humour, personal anecdotes and correctives on history, an engaging autobiography offers a roadmap to those let down by
Published 03 Nov, 2024 10:26am
COLUMN: ADIEU, RAHAT SAEED

COLUMN: ADIEU, RAHAT SAEED

The prolific and leading English author from the past century E.M. Forster famously wrote: “Two cheers for...
Published 03 Nov, 2024 10:16am
NON-FICTION: THE WAVES THAT INDIA MADE

NON-FICTION: THE WAVES THAT INDIA MADE

William Dalrymple’s latest book is a treat of expansive history, providing fresh insights into the westward and eastward expansion
Published 27 Oct, 2024 09:55am
NON-FICTION: A REAL TRAVEL-WRITER

NON-FICTION: A REAL TRAVEL-WRITER

Abubakar Sheikh’s latest book brings travel-writing in Urdu into full form, showcasing history, geography and ecology into...
Published 27 Oct, 2024 09:45am
COLUMN: TEACHING  A LESSON

COLUMN: TEACHING A LESSON

While conducting storytelling sessions at schools, I am often requested for stories with morals. I can understand the concern
Published 27 Oct, 2024 09:41am
FICTION: EXORCISING DEMONS

FICTION: EXORCISING DEMONS

Taha Kehar’s sophomore novel is a meticulously crafted story about a bizarre memorial service for a dead woman in which those...
Published 20 Oct, 2024 07:37am
NON-FICTION: PLATTERS OF CULTURAL JOY

NON-FICTION: PLATTERS OF CULTURAL JOY

A new cookbook is not just a book of recipes, but a beautifully presented dive into a melting pot of different traditions...
Published 20 Oct, 2024 07:34am
NOBEL PRIZE: WHO IS HAN KANG?

NOBEL PRIZE: WHO IS HAN KANG?

The winner of this year’s Nobel Prize for Literature is the first South Korean writer to receive the award
Published 20 Oct, 2024 07:28am
NON-FICTION: HUBRIS AND MISCALCULATION

NON-FICTION: HUBRIS AND MISCALCULATION

The United States invaded Iraq in March 2003. In The Achilles Trap, Steve Coll, a professor of journalism at Columbia University
Published 13 Oct, 2024 09:57am
BOOK DESIGN: A BOOK BY ITS COVER

BOOK DESIGN: A BOOK BY ITS COVER

Explicit novel Icebreaker is under fire for its ‘misleading’ cover. A book designer explains — and reveals how covers work
Published 13 Oct, 2024 09:43am
COLUMN: THE FIRE OF LUCKNOW

COLUMN: THE FIRE OF LUCKNOW

Out of the three principal centres of Indo-Persian civilisation that evolved from a fusion of multiple Vedic and...
Published 13 Oct, 2024 09:32am
POETRY: THE SONNET IS THE VEHICLE

POETRY: THE SONNET IS THE VEHICLE

A new collection of poems by one of Pakistan’s foremost English poets utilises the genre of sonnet to muse about love, loneliness,
Published 06 Oct, 2024 09:30am