President Zardari, once again

From corridors of power to years in imprisonment, Zardari has seen it all. His politicking has almost always had room for surprises



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Home-grown terror

Home-grown terror

Imran Qureshi uses the colour red to highlight and condemn the human tendency for violence

Fearing fear

Fearing fear

Dear All, I It is déjà vu in the UK as the Tory leadership whips up more xenophobia in...

Home-grown terror

Home-grown terror

Imran Qureshi uses the colour red to highlight and condemn the human tendency for violence

Sweet wanderings

Sweet wanderings

No matter how often you return to Istanbul, there will always be more to explore, learn and enjoy

Democratising ideas

Democratising ideas

With each edition, the Peshawar Literature Festival has expanded in length and breadth


Political Economy

Dealing with the debt crisis

To enhance debt transparency, the government must prioritise creating a clear public debt management legal framework


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Instep

MNR dhol-rolls into London

With stores in Gujranwala, Lahore and Karachi rocking to a proverbial dhol-roll, Mohsin Naveed Ranjha takes his Punjabi roots and plants them firmly on Regent Street in Central London.


Shehr

Things our brain is telling us…

Things our brain is telling us…

T houghts and action, for a majority of us, are a consequence of what we have experienced. We might believe that we...

A rural structure in an urban setting

A rural structure in an urban setting

Deconstructing the design of TNS Beaconhouse, Gulberg, which is “a very meticulously planned project”

She dreamt of a bistro-style restaurant in a quaint little town

She dreamt of a bistro-style restaurant in a quaint little town

The Fig Tree’s brand new location in Gulberg offers a unique culinary experience. Its focus is on contemporary...

Beyond the  purchasing power

Beyond the purchasing power

The number of Ramazan bazaars has been reduced to 10, from last year’s 31. The idea is to encourage online buying


Sports

McIlroy’s rules controversies could’ve been avoided

McIlroy’s rules controversies could’ve been avoided

Reputations in golf are a fickle thing, and to compromise them for what may or may not have happened hundreds of yards away is an avoidable gamble

Iqra Jilani: The Shining Wall Climbing Star

Iqra Jilani: The Shining Wall Climbing Star

Sports like wall and rock climbing have a great potential...

Can Witt put Sakkari’s famous intensity to better use?

Can Witt put Sakkari’s famous intensity to better use?

“Don’t be too impressed by that,” a smiling Maria...

The Kings fall again

The Kings fall again

The disappointing Karachi team has once again failed to meet the expectations of its fans

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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