BOOKS IN BRIEF

Published November 27, 2022

Reflections

Asma Jan Muhammad

Imposed upon us by society, culture, tradition or simply the way we’ve been raised, long-held beliefs can be a stumbling block in the pursuit of peace and joy. Even questioning them can make us feel traitorous. But the changing world means beliefs cannot be set in stone. As our environment evolves, so must our approach towards it. The author takes the first step by examining her own world, challenges her own presumptions, and inspires her readers to do the same.

20 Steps to Writing Articles

Muhammad Omar Iftikhar

In this collection of strategies to help writers seeking to publish in print and digital media, the author shares techniques on how to plan, research and develop an idea into a finished article. The short chapters cover everything the modern writer needs, from the basics of finding the right angle for the intended audience to how to gather information, and the importance of diligently adhering to publications’ individual guidelines down to the word count.

Published in Dawn, Books & Authors, November 27th, 2022

Opinion

Editorial

Rigging claims
Updated 04 May, 2024

Rigging claims

The PTI’s allegations are not new; most elections in Pakistan have been controversial, and it is almost a given that results will be challenged by the losing side.
Gaza’s wasteland
04 May, 2024

Gaza’s wasteland

SINCE the start of hostilities on Oct 7, Israel has put in ceaseless efforts to depopulate Gaza, and make the Strip...
Housing scams
04 May, 2024

Housing scams

THE story of illegal housing schemes in Punjab is the story of greed, corruption and plunder. Major players in these...
Under siege
Updated 03 May, 2024

Under siege

Whether through direct censorship, withholding advertising, harassment or violence, the press in Pakistan navigates a hazardous terrain.
Meddlesome ways
03 May, 2024

Meddlesome ways

AFTER this week’s proceedings in the so-called ‘meddling case’, it appears that the majority of judges...
Mass transit mess
03 May, 2024

Mass transit mess

THAT Karachi — one of the world’s largest megacities — does not have a mass transit system worth the name is ...