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An Afghan man is repeatedly buffeted between Pakistan and Afghanistan in a slim novel, finding neither country an uncomplicated
From choosing the right seeds to protecting young seedlings, a few simple steps can help gardeners prepare for a colourful winter
Jimmy Jirga’s YouTube channel reminds us of an English knight who was the first to acknowledge the Republic’s potential
‘My Family Has Rejected My Career Change’
Israel’s relentless efforts, across decades, to weaken secular Palestinian resistance to its occupation of Palestine by backing
A major retrospective in Lahore brings together six decades of Salima Hashmi’s work, shaped by memory, history, politics
In 1974, Hassan Ali G. Rammal wrote Pyaso Pravasi, a Gujarati poem about the pursuit of knowledge. Decades later, his son looks
Strike rate alone was never built to answer the question that actually matters to T20 captains, coaches and selectors: did the
The debate over cryptocurrency in the Muslim world is still evolving, raising questions not only about digital assets but about
Pakistan has laws guaranteeing citizens access to information and commissions meant to enforce them. But when those watchdogs are
As families pour their savings and remittances into plots, a weak mortgage system, under-valued transactions and a cash-heavy economy are turning...
Richard Osman’s latest slow-burn thriller continues his trademark balance of humour and morbid mystery, tapping into something
Long waits, overcrowded buses and unsafe infrastructure are only part of the daily commute for Karachi’s working women.
Glaciers are retreating, routes are shifting and rockfall and avalanches are becoming more common.
Was the demand for Pakistan only a bargaining strategy for greater Muslim power in an undivided India, as historian Ayesha Jalal
As the Punjab government expands housing construction programmes and loans, experts and developers question whether building homes is enough if issues...
All your gardening queries answered here…
Forget the frozen-food aisle: these homemade sausages come in chicken and vegan versions and can be made with everyday ingredients
‘I’m Tired of Pretending to be Fine’
In an age of algorithmic outrage, identity politics and collapsing trust in institutions, the most outrageous claims can become expressions of loyalty...
In his latest exhibition, Khalil Chishtee connects the streets of Lahore with the urban landscape of New York, exploring
From the Kyrgyz steppe to Pakistan’s rural festivals, traditional games are emerging as a way for cultures to reclaim
What connects a 17th-century Pashto Sufi poet with a 20th-century Urdu philosopher-poet? A new, immensely researched book
How a group of former students turned around a failing government school in Nazimabad, into one with triple its enrolment
During the just-concluded tour, the English media labelled the Pakistan cricket team as the worst to tour England in 50 years.
Gloria Steinem, who died on September 2 at age 92, was the American establishment’s favourite “radical” feminist. The media
Pakistan’s middle class is being squeezed, not just by inflation, but by the growing cost of privately securing the essentials for an...
Fuchsia’s colourful, pendulous flowers have plenty of admirers, from gardeners to hummingbirds. But growing this cool-loving
From escargot and steak tartare to salmon and lamb shank, Olive Tree Bistro and Bakery in Karachi offers a menu that goes
‘I Want to Escape My Difficult Home Life’
Despite persistent criticism in the mainstream media, the PPP maintains an almost invincible electoral grip on Sindh.
Farrukh Shahab’s latest body of work layers imagery of birds and art-historical fragments into paintings that explore memory
Through stark architectural forms and shifting cartographies, a recent exhibition in Karachi transformed the visual language
Celebrated British sci-fi and fantasy author Adrian Tchaikovsky’s work often deals with themes of artificial intelligence
The recent disastrous flash-flood in Nepal that swept away everything in its path and in which thousands are still missing has
Fuchsia is relatively easy to propagate through cuttings, while growing it from seed can be a slower but more surprising process
Sweet Greens has survived where several health-focused eateries have not. Its new restaurant offers calorie-counted meals
‘My Parents Want Me To Cut Ties With My Friend’
Charismatic leaders, digital echo chambers and the politics of absolute loyalty are defining features of contemporary populist
At New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, Saba Qizilbash’s drawing of Tipu’s Tiger becomes part of a wider conversation
From the anxieties of everyday life to the mysteries of the universe, uncertainty should be seen as an invitation to wonder
The player transfer market for the Premier League closed on September 1. Here’s the shopping haul
Bangladesh’s emerging defence industry, growing military cooperation with China and Türkiye, and potential interest in the Makkah
Serbian general Ratko Mladic died in prison, convicted and condemned at The Hague for genocide, crimes against humanity and
A quarter of a century after the infamous events of September 11, 2001, which launched America’s so-called ‘War on Terror’,
An translation of a 1951 book provides a valuable English guide to the vocabulary of Sufism, exploring its mystical concepts
Mistaken for a chilli in bud and a bell in bloom, fuchsia’s dual-toned flowers are unlike anything else in the garden, but growing
Artificial Intelligence knows far more than those who created it and could be taking control of the story
‘Social Media Leaves Me Feeling Depressed’
The demand for a separate Karachi province is often presented as a battle between a Sindhi provincial administration and Mohajirs, but the city's...