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Four monographs by a Pakistani scholar brim with information and comparative research about the representation of twins
Packed with nutrients and surprisingly tricky to grow, the round bottle gourd rewards patient gardeners
As mango season reaches its peak, home chef Halima Sarfaraz shares the story behind her culinary journey and two prize-winning
‘Fear of Failure Paralyses Me’
Branding, symbolism and ‘consumer’ data have transformed electoral politics into a consumer marketplace.
Antoni Gaudí’s celebrated architecture was greatly influenced by the enduring legacy of Muslim Spain, revealing a centuries-old
From Sufi poetry and Urdu prose to history and diplomacy, Pakistan and the Subcontinent have a long tradition of embracing multipl
For centuries, Sindhi and Baloch fishing communities have navigated the Arabian Sea using a mental map of reefs and channels and
The Pakistan Cricket Board’s revamped central contract policy aims to put red-ball cricket at the forefront of player development
Every climbing season, Pakistan’s highest mountains claim the lives of mountaineers. Bringing climbers down alive is difficult.
It appears that the US-Iran situation cannot revert to the pre-war status quo ante. But can an inclusive regional order emerge in its place?
A work of linguistic and intellectual history shines a light on the marginalisation of Punjab’s language in newly
How Messi, Mbappé and Haaland use their brains (as well as feet) to gain a psychological edge at the World Cup
All your gardening queries answered here…
From trillionaires to dhobis and Trump’s Iran policy to America’s hidden poors, Butterfly attempts to understand the modern world…
‘I Don’t Want My Father to Remarry’
Pakistan is now attempting to build its nationalism on achievement rather than grievance.
An exhibition that explored the city of Karachi through archival maps, documents and exceptional contemporary artworks shone
The world’s population has quadrupled in less than a century, yet concern about population growth largely remains on the
In a part of the city long resigned to apathy, isolation and institutional indifference, a small group of residents in Karachi’s
Business magnate, philanthropist and institution-builder are only a few words one can use to try and sum up the seemingly endless
Syed Babar Ali’s achievements and contributions to the country’s business landscape, education and philanthropy notwithstandin
A reunion among three former best friends unravels long-held secrets, regrets and unanswered questions in this fast-paced debut
Pakistan’s growing chilghoza trade generates millions of dollars annually. Yet on the slopes of the world’s largest pure pine
From Greek mythology to modern gardens, the amaryllis combines a romantic origin story with surprisingly simple care requirements
In a city that already has Neapolitan, New York and everything in between, what does a new pizza place need to do to stand out?
‘I Keep Hoping She Will Come Back To Me’
Countries such as China, India and Pakistan are increasingly defining themselves not as nation-states but as heirs to ancient civilisations.
Through varying visual vocabularies, two artists used colour to capture and preserve emotional landscapes at an exhibition
Amid urban breakdown and political uncertainty, the people of Karachi rely upon humour, community and citizen-led governance
Brazil are not among the favourites at this year’s World Cup. But their very presence is a reminder of the greatest football
As political betting moves into the mainstream, critics warn that prediction markets may do more than forecast elections, wars
Critics worry that AI will erode the cognitive benefits of writing. But beneath those concerns lies a deeper assumption: that
Soul-stirring, heartbreaking, and melodically and poetically inventive, the noha occupies a central place in the Subcontinent’s Muharram mourning...
An upper-class New York wife and mother in the 1970s finds herself suffocated by the demands of social performance
Rarely seen in Pakistani gardens, the amaryllis combines beauty with ease of cultivation. Following a few simple techniques
‘I Betrayed My Mother’s Trust. How Do I Recover?’
Rebecca de Chandio has everything money can buy except peace of mind. With global politics uncertain, shipping routes disrupted
Treating Karachi and Lahore as "rivals" obscures the challenges facing both and reduces serious questions of governance to partisan spectacle.
Through embroidered folios and an invocation of the Mughal artistic tradition, a recent exhibition reflects on the forgotten
In the Iran war’s shadow, Israel’s renewed Lebanon campaign risks repeating failed lessons – and occupations – of the past
If the action on the field changes that, here’s what to look out for in terms of teams and players at the Fifa World Cup.
Fresh paint, decorative balconies and glowing floodlights have transformed Faisalabad’s historic core. But behind the
As Karachi’s 120-year-old Ghulam Hoosain Khalikdina Hall and Library finds a new lease of life and becomes a public space again,
Part biography, part investigation, a fast-paced account retraces Marilyn Monroe’s journey from troubled orphan to global
A mature amaryllis bulb can produce multiple stems and spectacular blooms, but success begins with choosing the right bulb
‘My Sister Hates Me And Runs Me Down’
For a grandmother who regarded most lentils as ‘silly food’, chanay ki daal was the lone exception
States and leaders rarely act without reason, and it’s usually flawed assumptions, rather than irrationality, that drive policy failures and...
Surreal imagery and symbolic distortion took centre stage at an exhibition in Lahore