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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
Visa snags, impossible logistics, missing kits and overzealous security are no match for the Republic’s hospitality
‘I Miss The Freedom I Tasted Abroad’
For decades, the West exported its own 'moral' framework. But Gaza, Ukraine and the rise of the Global South have exposed widening contradictions.
Pakistan has made its second-ever official appearance at the Venice Biennale with a pavilion featuring the work of artist Faiza
For generations, success for Pakistani men meant one thing: providing. But as economic realities shift and expectations evolve,
A World Cup screening offers a window into the football culture that earned Karachi’s oldest settlement Lyari its nickname
Remembering everything would be a curse and would become overwhelming. But we must also guard against the oldest trick of power:
Pakistan’s first yuan-denominated bond marks an important milestone in the country’s diversification of its debt portfolio and
Four years after Pakistan was wrecked by catastrophic, record-breaking floods, some of the girls’ schools that were destroyed by the flooding have...
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.