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A collection of 15 short stories is a mixed bag, reflecting the author’s preoccupations with philosophies across
From rainwater harvesting to root-rot prevention, here’s how home gardeners can turn rains into an ally instead of a threat
From Makkah to Lahore, the principles of strategic partnership should remain the same, even if they involve stolen maids
‘My Siblings Get All The Attention’
Decentralised movements can mobilise millions without a central command, but their greatest strength can also become their greatest weakness. Once the...
A retrospective at Chawkandi Art Gallery revealed an artist who has resisted a single style, allowing experimentation
From Mars rovers to melting glaciers, 2026 is proof we have the intelligence to solve the climate crisis and the will to ignore it
Just one month ago, Fifa president Gianni Infantino seemed to be cruising to a third straight unopposed re-election, on the back
Once welcomed as a sign of rain and relief, lightning has become a source of fear in Tharparkar. As coal mining transforms the
Prof Amin Mughal, who passed away in London on August 12, was a journalist, academic and Marxist. Why was he sought after by all
More than 60 per cent of Karachi’s population now lives in informal neighbourhoods because of the scarcity of affordable planned housing.
A recently published Urdu novel, set mainly among the Christian community in Hyderabad of the 1960s, is a multi-faith tale
Glossy, lobed and endlessly variable — the Philodendron Florida is an ornamental favourite — and should be grown from a stem
Karachiites have never eaten at the famed Saudi outlet in their city — but that doesn’t stop them from craving its spice-infused
‘My Friends Keep Making Jokes At My Expense’
The very diversity that makes big-tent parties electorally powerful can also become their greatest vulnerability.
Through intimate depictions of fear, longing, memory and loss, a group exhibition in Lahore viewed resilience simply as the act
From the Peacock Throne to the ubiquitous charpai, furniture has always offered an intimate history of how people in South Asia
A former Catholic priest who became one of Britain’s great philosophers, Sir Anthony Kenny passed away on August 3. He spent his
In a sport long ruled by men, a growing number of Pakistani women are galloping into tent-pegging — lance in hand and,
Pakistan still has no comprehensive estimate of how many of its citizens have inherited genetic disorders. Delayed diagnoses,
Pakistan’s digital payments revolution is real, but so is the country’s stubborn dependence on cash. As money increasingly enters
A collection of four contemporary Russian stories, beautifully translated into Urdu, captures the enduring power
AI hasn’t replaced architects — but it may be quietly dismantling the apprenticeship that once turned young drafters into
With the Men’s Hockey World Cup set to begin on August 14, given Team Pakistan’s current form, not much can be expected from it.
Long before Independence, Sindh’s villages quietly financed the colonial administration’s travelling camps — through free
Two years after the protests that toppled Sheikh Hasina, the youngsters who participated in 2024’s ‘July Uprising’ are still
A renowned artist, curator, art historian and activist in her own right, Salima Hashmi is still perhaps best known as the elder
Philodendron Florida combines the best traits of its parent plants, producing eye-catching foliage that can brighten any indoor
Like most great epics, this too has a suffering hero dealing with a divine curse. But this one also has gated communities
‘He Refuses To Accept My No’
In an online world where algorithms reward anger over accuracy, outrage has become one of the most valuable forms of currency.
Four artists examined the hidden lives embedded within objects, images and memories at a recent show in Karachi
Through luminous colours and dreamlike settings, Zahabia Khozema explores how memory preserves places long after they have
Best remembered as Sholay’s Imam Sahib, A.K. Hangal was also a tailor, theatre stalwart, trade unionist, political activist
The round bottle gourd grows fast and rewards generously, making it a favourite of home gardeners. But from germination
A ripe jackfruit may be enjoyed fresh or cooked. Here is a recipe for jackfruit fritters and an easy chutney as a condiment
‘An Eye Condition Has Shattered My Police Dreams’
Reducing youth-led protests to generational branding obscures the political and economic forces driving them.
Four artists confront disability, political violence, emotional vulnerability and prejudice in an exhibition that explores
What drives millions to want to trace their family lineage? Beyond curiosity lies a deeper quest for identity, connection
In three of Karachi’s poorest neighbourhoods, a minimally invasive autopsy technique is doing what verbal accounts and hospital records couldn’t:...
Fatima Zahra, who has already ensured a medal at the Commonwealth Games for Pakistan in boxing, has been undefeated nationally
Karachi’s electric buses promised comfort and relief from the heat — but overcrowding, erratic schedules and under-investment
From Pakistan during the Cold War to present-day Rwanda and Türkiye, refugee hosting has evolved into a global political economy
As some question Iran's strategy, Ejaz Haider attempts to unpack the strategic logic that underpins Tehran's decisions.
A pilot nutrition programme in schools found that adolescent girls quickly learned about healthy diets and iron supplements. What
What started as a students’ protest over mis-administration of medical college entrance tests and the education system has
A collection of eight compelling short stories examines the quiet devastations of women’s lives, family relationships and social
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