Method to the madness?

PTI’s latest moves may appear politically haphazard, a trademark, some say. But it may just as well be what the party wants


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Fighting terrorism

Fighting terrorism

Security forces continue operations against terrorists in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Afghan  conundrum

The Afghan conundrum

A multi-faceted approach is needed to revive the ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Making pictures

Making pictures

From billboards to canvases, cinema’s influence on Pakistani art endures

A hymn for the weekend

A hymn for the weekend

Coldplay’s concert in Abu Dhabi reaffirmed the power of music through a powerful spectacle

 The poetics of unity

The poetics of unity

John Donne and Bedil across time as poets of love, metaphysics and the compass of the soul


Political Economy

Revisiting private power agreements

The failure to address governance challenges in distribution and transmission could undo much of the progress


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Instep

Grammys 2025: A night full of surprises

The 67th annual Grammy Awards finally took place, and this time, most of the awards went to truly deserving nominees.


Shehr

Flying high

Flying high

The recently concluded WOW Festival was a vibrant celebration of women’s achievements, resilience and creativity

City within  a city

City within a city

Graveyards are one of the most peaceful spaces – disconnected from the ruckus of the world. Having played their...

“Begging is now an organized crime”

“Begging is now an organized crime”

— Faisal Kamran, Lahore DIG Operations

For art’s sake

For art’s sake

Theatre Camp’s engaging plot, strong character development and balance between humour and depth make it a compelling...


Sports

Can Babar Azam replicate Tendulkar’s legacy as an ODI opener?

Can Babar Azam replicate Tendulkar’s legacy as an ODI opener?

The Pakistan Cricket Board has recently announced the...

Incubating the champs in Pakistan

Incubating the champs in Pakistan

Arshad Nadeem/Shahbaz Sharif High Performance Academy a good omen for national sports

Like stadiums, Pakistan cricket also needs upgradation

Like stadiums, Pakistan cricket also needs upgradation

The ongoing tri-nation cricket series a rehearsal for upcoming Champions Trophy

MMA emerges as national force in Pakistan sports

MMA emerges as national force in Pakistan sports

Special Report Mixed Martial Arts in Pakistan has grown...

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Photo Feature

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