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Was Justice Nisar's judicial activism motivated by a means to find his legacy as the chief justice?
Justice Nisar created headlines not just in courtrooms but by making visits all across the country.
In Pakistan, fall in trade deficit doesn't always indicate economic growth
The fall in the trade numbers is once again coming in the midst of an epic contraction of the economy.
As a love letter to my past, I recreated iconic vinyl album covers in Urdu
The Urdu Vinyl Project takes inspiration from mid-century modern South Asian design to re-imagine album art.
Complete text of address by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa at full court reference for CJP Nisar
The chief justice-designate says CJP Nisar and him have been "conjoined judicial twins" for the past 20 years.
Unwanted Afghan refugees pin hopes on PM Imran Khan's promise for citizenship
Many view them with suspicion, accuse them of spurring militancy and criminality, and call for them to be sent home.
Herald's 'Person of the Year 2018': Chief Justice Saqib Nisar, for judging too much
The Chief Justice became the Herald's 'Person of the Year 2018' after receiving the highest votes in the three-way poll
Profile: Pakistan's next Chief Justice — Asif Saeed Khosa
Over a period of more than 19 years, the judge has decided about 55,000 cases, including several high-profile ones.
Editorial: Bahria Town case — only SC can restore the credibility of accountability mechanisms
Machinations designed to minimise the impact of the damning May 4 verdict are now clearly afoot.
Khizar Hayat's case should serve as an opportunity for introspection for the government
On death row since 2003, Khizar does not know why he is in jail.
What was the impact of CJP Nisar's tenure on Pakistan’s democracy?
Under new CJP, SC will need to decide if Justice Nisar's brand of judicial activism should be maintained or abandoned.
Fight against India joins two Kashmir teens in life and death
Saqib and Mudassir came from different economic backgrounds, united by their passion for soccer and their hometown.
Are insecure property rights holding back Pakistan’s economy?
We need to attempt to reform the institutions which govern us, better property rights might be a good place to start.
Is the KP government really opening a female-only youth centre without consulting any women?
Photos of an apparently all-male meeting have sparked criticism about women being excluded from the centre's planning.
Destined for the spotlight: Sidra Iqbal, in profile
Upclose and personal with the famous public speaker and media personality.
5 gifts Imran Khan would've loved instead of a gold-plated Kalashnikov
Perhaps a gold-plated '92 World Cup trophy so IK could show it off while also bragging about it
Pakistani university dress codes enable a culture of moral policing and misogyny
Local universities time and again have shown their enthusiasm for stepping into the realm of policing attire.
Editorial: A year on to Naqeebullah's murder, is police still above the law?
Case against Rao Anwar could have been a turning point in the bloody saga of staged encounters.
Editorial: Anti-Valentine's Day interventions show a lack of respect for others' right to choose
Every year, state and private institutions alike descend into paroxysms of panic at the advent of Valentine’s Day.
Editorial: Pakistan, India should use the 1992 code of conduct to end latest spat
The 1992 bilateral code of conduct has survived many ups and downs and acute tensions.
How the ghazal traveled from 6th-century Arabia to Persia, India and the English-speaking world
The literary form has been adopted by many different cultures and adapted for a variety of languages.