Deliberate aggression

Israel’s strike on Iran just as nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran were under way was a choice, not a necessity


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The enigma of arrival

The enigma of arrival

Realism becomes resistance in the recent canvases of Mughees Riaz

The danger of greater digital exclusion

The danger of greater digital exclusion

New rules could stifle digital banking and lead to exclusion on a national scale. The finance bill has...

The enigma of arrival

The enigma of arrival

Realism becomes resistance in the recent canvases of Mughees Riaz

The legacy behind Shikarpur’s historic hospital

The legacy behind Shikarpur’s historic hospital

The RB Udhawdas Tarachand Hospital reflects a forgotten chapter of Sindh’s philanthropic past

The mirror effect — II

The mirror effect — II

The roots of ignorance in Pakistan series examines the closed mind and why no ideology is immune from it


Political Economy

Skilling the gap

Benazir Hunarmand Programme could break the cycle of poverty by enabling income-support beneficiaries to land regular employment


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Instep

The sun always shines on TV

With such an overflow of content on television, it can sometimes be difficult to decide what to watch. Here’s Instep’s pick of shows to check out with two already airing, while the remaining three set to premiere soon.


Shehr

Double punishment

Double punishment

Relatives and visitors of the inmates allege widespread corruption and mistreatment at Punjab prisons

Cutting the clutter

Cutting the clutter

The administration has ordered the removal of billboards and constituted enforcement teams to scout the city and...

 More and improved surveillance

More and improved surveillance

How adding body-cameras to the traffic wardens’ uniforms is going to help everybody

The power of a school meal

The power of a school meal

Children in a primary school in Malir are now receiving a daily meal


Sports

South Africa create history by clinching first ICC title in 27 years

South Africa create history by clinching first ICC title in 27 years

Determined Proteas shock Australia in Word Test Championship final

PSL champs Lahore Qalandars emerge as cricketing movement to ignite Pakistan’s sporting future

PSL champs Lahore Qalandars emerge as cricketing movement to ignite Pakistan’s sporting future

Qalandars now back to their Player Development Programme on way to strengthen Pakistan cricket

Test cricket grounds of Pakistan: Karachi’s duo

Test cricket grounds of Pakistan: Karachi’s duo

Five present Pakistani cities – Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan and Peshawar – boast of possessing more than one Test ground while six others – Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Gujranwala, Sialkot and Sheikhupura – have one each

Can Hesson, Aqib duo drive Pakistan to cricket excellence?

Can Hesson, Aqib duo drive Pakistan to cricket excellence?

Cricket’s popularity in the sub-continent goes beyond...

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Pensioners’ protest

These senior citizens are forced to spend their golden years visiting pension offices endlessly and demonstrating about the difficulties they face in getting their dues rather than being able to retire in peace