Nature as critical ally

Nature-based solutions offer exciting possibilities for solving some of the country’s major urban issues



Encore

Bringing out the best bronzes

Bringing out the best bronzes

Tracing 4,000 years of bronze, memory and meaning in Asian art

An AI revolution

An AI revolution

Harnessing the AI innovations to improve Pakistan’s higher education sector

Bringing out the best bronzes

Bringing out the best bronzes

Tracing 4,000 years of bronze, memory and meaning in Asian art

Carved in time

Carved in time

The historical mosque in Lawa’s Chaki Shah Jee village is an important part of Potohar’s cultural legacy

Musings on migration

Musings on migration

Grief, geography and the quiet strength of connection in Shahbano Alvi’s second story collection


Political Economy

Pakistan’s crypto gamble

The digital rupee could emerge as a symbol of empowerment or it could become an unprotected vault in a cyber storm


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Instep

In conversation with Abbas Ashraf Awan

From television roles to the big screen, Abbas Ashraf Awan discusses his journey and his new film, Kabeer.


Shehr

A crazy drive

A crazy drive

J Just what purpose do these carts, conveniently parked on the footpath along a busy road in the city,...

Ending Ramazan the nostalgic way

Ending Ramazan the nostalgic way

An enriching, full-circle experience on the last sehri of Ramazan

Are we living or just checking boxes?

Are we living or just checking boxes?

T he Instagram curation, LinkedIn hustling culture and TikTok trends makes it seem like our lives have...

Safe Eid shopping

Safe Eid shopping

In order to check incidents of harassment at marketplaces, the Punjab government has installed ‘friendly’...


Sports

Pakistan-New Zealand Series: A disparity between two teams

Pakistan-New Zealand Series: A disparity between two teams

When aggression is not backed by proper judgment, it becomes a liability

IOC’s 10th and first female President

IOC’s 10th and first female President

Coventry, besides athletes’ issues, will also be facing complex int’l political challenges

Is Pakistan Cricket facing the same fate as Hockey?

Is Pakistan Cricket facing the same fate as Hockey?

Pakistan cricket, a sport that commands a massive fan...

The decline of national cricket team: Urgent reforms needed

The decline of national cricket team: Urgent reforms needed

Cricket, once the pride of our nation, has been facing a...

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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