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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
All your gardening queries answered here…
Butterfly doesn’t have to understand football to catch the fever, especially when every match comes with family arguments
‘My Nephew Seems To Lack Direction’
From protest rallies to polling booths, supporters continuously calculate the risks and rewards of political participation.
A solo exhibition in Islamabad explored loss, love and the fragile synchronicity between one’s inner and outer worlds
Four decades after his death, Sadequain’s monumental murals have found a new public canvas on Pakistan Post’s record-length stamps.
Seals, manuscripts, one Mughal miniature and a handful of travellers’ notes are all that remain of a species that once ranged the
The Fifa World Cup final, expected to be a chaotic, thrilling contest between a spirited Argentina and technically matchless Spain
The much-needed ‘modernisation’ of Karachi's railway infrastructure may transform the city's and region’s future, but also
A new biography chronicles the French football captain’s extraordinary rise from a Zinedine Zidane-loving boy in Paris’ suburbs
Pakistan’s new draft Data Governance Policy tackles decades of bureaucratic data hoarding and insider leaks — but broader AI
The round bottle gourd is a South Asian kitchen staple, but knowing how it grows — and when to pick it — makes all the difference
From mango custard to butter chicken, Karachi’s pastry chefs are turning the humble Danish pastry into the city’s most sold-out
‘I’m Caught Between My Parents and My Fiancée’
Before Gen-Z could even define itself, marketers and cultural commentators had already done it for them.
A recent exhibition in Karachi drew upon classical religious imagery and personal experiences to offer an intimate meditation
Shahrez Khan is among the brightest stars on Pakistan’s triathlon landscape. He qualified for the prestigious Ironman 70.3 World
Once the beating culinary heart of Lahore, Gawalmandi now stands as a shadow of its former self…
Lasting stability depends less on the pursuit of an idealised peace than on mutual respect, negotiated compromise
From queues at the Nadra office to the struggles of getting a water tanker or a court hearing, Pakistanis spend an extraordinary
While the digitisation process of the Lahore and Taxila museums is helping preserve thousands of priceless artefacts, it has also revealed the...
Dr Muhammad Amjad Saqib, the founder of the NGO Akhuwat, is a well-known and respected figure in Pakistan. His...
Once your round bottle gourd seedlings take root, the real work begins: vertical training, careful feeding and a little hand