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Instead of labelling dissidents as conspirators, it's time we question the manipulators of political narrative
Ours has been a managed political dispensation from the start.
Since when did our teachers become a danger to the state?
A vibrant academic environment threatens those trying to engineer conditions in which no one dares raise a voice.
Why Iqbal and his philosophies are still revered by the Turkish intelligentsia today
“Where are you from?” I get asked. “Pakistan,” I reply. “Oh, do you know Muhammad Iqbal?” I get asked in return.
A year ago today: PML-N celebrates Supreme Court's April 20 judgement in Panama Papers case
It has been a year since the Supreme Court passed its interim judgement in the Panama Papers case.
Motorcycle Girl isn't the film I expected but it isn't bad either
Motorcycle Girl is smart, funny, poignant and it delivers a touching story without any gimmicks
Editorial: Imran has set a welcome democratic precedent but more must be done to eliminate horse-trading
Finally, a political leader has taken action, going beyond the common condemnations and lamentations.
'Mother of all cities' Lahore lacks political diversity
There’s a certain kind of monotony in Lahore that is sometimes killing.
Lost in Partition, the Sikh-Muslim connection comes alive in the tale of Guru Nanak and Bhai Mardana
A descendant of the guru’s Muslim disciple speaks of the importance of the rubabi tradition in Sikhism.
Hamza Ali Abbasi's 'random thoughts' on sexual harassment are more random than expected
This vocal celebrity is not one to stay mum about trending issues. But does he make sense?
Good sifarish, bad sifarish: A look at PML-N's selective anti-corruption drive
Despite a proclaimed “breaking of the idols”, nepotism and corruption rule the province.
In Pakistan, businesses are left with only half of what they earn
If the economy managers expected to generate huge sums in tax, the effect of multiple taxations has been the opposite.
Erdogan’s snap polls: bold gambit or checkmate?
Erdogan is seeking to wrong-foot an unprepared opposition and capitalise on surging nationalist sentiment, analysts say.
To eliminate malnutrition, authorities must adapt international projects according to local sensibilities
It's time the govt looks outside traditional models and leverage new and innovative projects for greater impact.
In pictures: Shiny new Islamabad International Airport gets final touches ahead of inauguration
The airport will now open on May 3.
Pakistani women use hashtag to expose scale of sexual abuse
Unlike previous campaigns that had little impact in Pakistan, the “MeToo” lobby gained an alarmingly high traction.
The upcoming budget will try to make everyone smile, even if those smiles won't last long
With elections coming up, the thinking is very astute and very short term: put money directly into people’s pockets.
Are you a registered voter? If not, here's what you need to know before the deadline ends
Ahead of ECP's deadline — April 24 — for voter registration, Dawn.com gives you a breakdown of what you need to do.
No Muslims left in Rasana — the village that has become a symbol of India’s rape crisis
Police say girl was raped, killed as part of an attempt by village’s majority Hindus to evict Bakarwal Muslim nomads.
Special report: Sexual harassment in workplaces in Pakistan
Sexual harassment, abuse and discrimination in Pakistan’s workplaces is pervasive, mostly unreported and ignored.
Editorial: It is high time the federal govt breaks its silence on Karachi’s artificial power crisis
Curiously, although the city has been suffering for more than a fortnight now, there was near total silence from Isb.