The night-bitten dawn of the Fata merger The 2018 merger was meant to provide equal rights to their citizens. Many of those promises remain unfulfilled 7 years on, with discontent rising. Updated 25 May, 2025 01:58pm
By allowing the court martial of civilians, SC has revived an Ayub-era law from a time of emergency The highest court of the land has displayed a complete lack of faith in the civilian justice system. Published 25 May, 2025 05:23pm
Editorial: Pakistan must rise above party lines to secure water rights from India India has been wanting to alter the IWT for some time; arguably, the post-Pahalgam hostilities gave New Delhi a convenient chance. Published 25 May, 2025 08:16am
Balance needed to win long war Had Modi’s pride not been badly mauled, a de-escalation might have come earlier. Updated 25 May, 2025 08:43am
Circle of religious bigotry in Pakistan is tightening to suffocate majority itself One doesn’t have to point out that religious bigots have the support of the system and, in many instances, the support of state institutions. Published 25 May, 2025 09:47am
Smokers’ corner: Middle class India’s identity crisis Indian social media babbling about alpha males and the larger confusion result from a crumbling sense of security seeded by Modi’s "masculinised nationalism". Published 25 May, 2025 10:23am
Tent-pegging championship challenges gender stereotypes in Jhelum Arooj Azhar Kiyani, Pakistan's first female tent-pegger, highlights challenges faced by women in becoming horse riders. Updated 25 May, 2025 12:20pm
Editorial: We must not let triumphalism and hyperbole cloud our view of history, particularly 1971 Is it apt for PM Shehbaz to describe the recent thwarting of India’s hostile designs as revenge for the loss of East Pakistan? Published 24 May, 2025 08:23am
India stands to lose big if it pursues its current path of confrontation South Asia needs peace, not another doctrine that further lowers the threshold of all-out war. Published 24 May, 2025 08:39am
When war sells and rage trends, the loudest lie often outperforms the quiet truth The media circus around the Pahalgam attack feels like a clumsy Indian TV show sequel. Updated 24 May, 2025 11:18am
Pakistan Association Dubai sets Guinness World Record for creating largest UAE flag made of handprints The flag is made up of 24,514 handprints from people representing over 100 nationalities. Updated 24 May, 2025 05:13pm
Pakistani storytellers make a bold statement at Cannes with New Wave Pakistan panel Moderated by Mohammad Ali Naqvi, the panel was all about reclaiming narrative control. Published 24 May, 2025 11:55am
Editorial: Political parties should work together to avoid playing second fiddle in policymaking, governance Appetite for "normalcy" appears to be running out, "power is power" doctrine has been gaining in force. Published 23 May, 2025 08:39am
‘Own our identity’: Actor Faran Tahir on working in Hollywood as a South Asian Muslim Giving advice to younger actors, Tahir told them to avoid any roles that wouldn't allow them to look at themselves in the mirror. Published 24 May, 2025 03:32pm
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian ‘grateful’ after robbers convicted in Paris heist case Describing the heist as “the most terrifying experience of my life”, Kardashian expressed her gratitude to French authorities. Published 24 May, 2025 12:19pm
Real indication of ending hostilities from India will be revival of IWT Unilateral suspension is an act that historically preceded the setting up of a relation of war, irrespective of whether force is used or not. Published 23 May, 2025 09:26am
Singer Billy Joel cancels concert dates over brain condition The 'We Didn't Start the Fire' singer was recently diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Published 24 May, 2025 11:02am
Editorial: For Afghan Taliban to avail trade opportunities, they must take action against terrorists on their soil Trilateral cooperation and commercial activity can lead to prosperity for all involved, specifically Afghanistan. Published 23 May, 2025 08:52am
Worry not, Hasan Raheem fans, your favourite Gen-Z star is still single That wedding snap? Just a BTS from the music video of his new song 'MEMORIES', the first track of his upcoming album DKP. Published 23 May, 2025 04:11pm