A diminishing democracy

The issue has been a major source of political conflict in Pakistan


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Living and other beings

Living and other beings

An art exhibition with zoological references casts a Kafkaesque spell

A chequered history

A chequered history

The gap between formal federalism and informal unitary tendencies is causing unrest in many parts of the...

Bright and brilliant

Bright and brilliant

A solo exhibition by Mian Ijaz-ul Hassan is a unique opportunity to see some of his latest paintings,...

A coastal gem

A coastal gem

Exploring the charm of the Cascais town near Lisbon

The wall of  ignorance

The wall of ignorance

The dangers of isolationist policies through the lens of Orwell’s dystopian vision


Political Economy

CIA and MI6 chiefs discuss Ukraine’s offensive and geopolitics

I n a historic first, CIA director William J Burns and...


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Instep

What caught our eye this week

From top drama series to actors on the role of producers and admiring each other’s works, a look at the world of television.


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The shift to digital

The shift to digital

Citizens can now apply for building map approval from the comfort of their homes

Eye on policing

Eye on policing

Home Department directs the police to prepare a proposal for using body cameras

Skipping on the basics

Skipping on the basics

Women, in particular, are affected by the unavailability of public toilets

Unlearning violence

Unlearning violence

A three-day symposium was organised to unpack violence and its impact on the society


Sports

Pakistan cricket crisis

Pakistan cricket crisis

The only solution is appointing Sarfaraz Ahmed as the captain

Failing squash academies

Failing squash academies

The basic purpose of academies is to identify and nurture young talent which is being ignored

A valuable all-rounder

A valuable all-rounder

Moeen Ali was influential with both bat and ball throughout his career for the English team

Pakistan football poised for change

Pakistan football poised for change

As PFF NC’s mandate nears completion, it is hoped that the game will move in the right direction

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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