GENDER AND THE FIGHT AGAINST ERASURE Pakistan’s transgender and Khwaja Sira communities are navigating a shifting legal landscape that alternates between recognition and rejection. Sunny Zia Updated 14 Sep, 2025 12:06pm
GOVERNANCE: CHOOSING THE HEC CHAIRPERSON What does it take to steer a nation’s higher education system? Is it an impeccable academic record or the ability to Ijaz Ahmed Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:23am
CRICKET: THE RISING STAR OF LAYYAH Hasan Nawaz’s story is one of grit, passion and unrelenting hard work. He’s shown us that dreams don’t have boundaries Mir Shabbar Ali Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:23am
Telenor Pakistan empowers its people for an AI ready tomorrow With AI learning pathways and practical projects, the company is making its workforce future-ready. Publishing Partner Updated 15 Sep, 2025 06:31pm
Insurance that drives with you TPL Insurance is redefining car coverage in Pakistan with flexible, tech-driven solutions that fit every driver’s journey. ADVERTISEMENT Published 15 Sep, 2025 03:30pm
HomePure Nova brings Pi-Water technology to Pakistan HomePure delivers clean, mineral-rich Pi-water through advanced multi-stage filtration, ensuring healthier hydration for every home. Publishing Partner Published 14 Sep, 2025 01:50pm
NEIGHBOURS: RESHAPING THE GLOBAL ORDER Once known for copying Soviet-era designs, China’s advanced military technology — from stealth fighters to AI-integrated Tom Harper Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:23am
EXHIBITION: THE USTAD AND HIS LEGACY The watercolour paintings and pencil drawings of Ustad Bashir ud Din were put on display alongside the works of his son at PNCA Ayesha Majeed Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:23am
ARTSPEAK: THE COLONIAL PLAYBOOK Old Imperial strategies have morphed into today’s systems of control, often still dictated by the global North Durriya Kazi Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:23am
SMOKERS’ CORNER: THE HYBRID JUDICIARY Letters, lectures and public spats among senior judges now expose how judicial activism risks becoming politicisation and self-aggrandisement. Nadeem F. Paracha Updated 14 Sep, 2025 10:34am
EPICURIOUS: SUN-DRIED CRUNCH Dried shrimps are Karachi’s year-round, flavour-packed delicacy and they can be cooked in several ways. Here are three of them… Shazia Hasan Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:23am
ADVICE: AUNTIE AGNI ‘My Hard Work Seems Wasted. Should I Give Up?’ From InpaperMagazine Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:23am
GARDENING: ROOTING FOR REDHEADS Transplanting is a critical stage in the red cabbage life cycle, with container size and plant spacing key to optimal root growth Dr Khwaja Ali Shahid Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:23am
DESTROYING KARACHI THROUGH ‘DEVELOPMENT’ The havoc wreaked by the recent rains in Karachi was a reminder that the megapolis exists today in a fragile ecosystem. Marvi Mazhar | Hunza Ghanchi | Samer Hasnain | Aroob Fatima Updated 07 Sep, 2025 10:03am
COMMENT: WHY THE INDUS WATERS TREATY MATTERS GLOBALLY The treaty is a stunning example of international cooperation but now faces a new enemy in political collapse and climate change. Ali Tauqeer Sheikh Updated 07 Sep, 2025 04:20pm
BUSINESS: PAKISTAN’S STUTTERING START-UPS The collapse of technology-driven giants such as Airlift and Careem reveals a broken start-up ecosystem. But behind the shocking Saddia Mazhar Published 06 Sep, 2025 04:54am
CRICKET: IT’S IPL VERSUS PSL The Asia Cup, which begins in two days, is a much-awaited tournament for cricket fans and it presents another rare opportunity Muhammad Abu Bakar Farooq Published 06 Sep, 2025 04:54am
ASTRONOMY: THE MOON IN SHADOWS The Moon will pass into the Earth’s shadow tonight, turning a stunning copper-red. This is a brilliant time for Pakistanis, Salman Hameed Published 06 Sep, 2025 04:54am
EXHIBITION: ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION A fascinating exhibition in Karachi had 17 artists engaging in artistic dialogue with the works of older established artists Rumana Husain Published 06 Sep, 2025 04:54am
NON-FICTION: CYCLES OF EXCLUSION A recent book by a respected academic that traces the Middle East’s history from the colonial era to the present day in a clear... Nauman Asghar Published 14 Sep, 2025 09:26am
FICTION: SLOGGING THROUGH A DREARY LIFE A debut English novel provides a genuine window into the the trials and tribulations of a typical low-income Pakistani male but is Nadya Chishty-Mujahid Published 14 Sep, 2025 09:14am
POETRY: A METAPHORIC WEALTH Urdu poetry seems to be novelist, translator and journalist Kashif Raza’s first love and he proves it with his latest collection Peerzada Salman Updated 14 Sep, 2025 12:28pm
COLUMN: LESSONS FROM AN AGITATOR In Pakistan, like some other similar countries, the official narrative takes huge precedence over introducing students and people Harris Khalique Published 14 Sep, 2025 08:56am
NON-FICTION: FILLING THE VOID Atish Taseer’s latest memoir/travelogue is a poetic and philosophical exploration of the condition of modern man, in a world... Javed Amir Published 07 Sep, 2025 09:50am
FICTION: SMILES AND SABOTAGE A psychological thriller focuses on the dark side of female friendship and the world of influencers, where ‘cancel culture’ is Maheen Usmani Published 07 Sep, 2025 09:46am
NON-FICTION: RISING TO THE SKIES As the country celebrates its Air Force Day today, a timely book provides the story of the Pakistan Air Force, from its Shahzad Hasan Published 07 Sep, 2025 09:36am
COLUMN: THE BOOK CLUB STAGE One can presume that Samuel Johnson, as an author and the compiler of a dictionary, no less, understood the meaning... Musharraf Ali Farooqi Published 07 Sep, 2025 09:28am
THE ICON INTERVIEW: THE SEARCH FOR THE UNUSUAL Zahid Ahmed has played a number of roles on television, ranging from the dependable hero to the sneaky villain, mastering accents Maliha Rehman Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:24am
CINEMASCOPE : SEARCHING FOR A PRIVATE PARADISE A powerful work of social realism, The Courageous is about a rebellious mother searching for her place in the world Alison Smith Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:24am
STREAMING: MURDER ON THE MIND The Thursday Murder Club ain’t Agatha Christie because the mystery here isn’t that smart Mohammad Kamran Jawaid Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:24am
WIDE ANGLE: INSIDE THE K-POP BUBBLE KPop Demon Hunters gives a glimpse into K-pop culture in South Korea Cholong Sung Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:24am
IN MEMORIAM: THE LEGACY OF ARMANI From the unstructured jacket that’s worn with ease to the social media frenzy garnered by red carpets, fashion icon Giorgio John Potvin Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:24am
SPOTLIGHT: HEARTS DIVIDED BY BORDERS After Partition, countless actors, singers and writers found themselves across the Pakistan-India border from their loved ones. Muhammad Suhayb Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:24am
Spectrum locked at 274 MHz? The state and private sector disagree over spectrum auctions as the country continues to struggle with stunted internet connectivity. Kalbe Ali Updated 15 Sep, 2025 12:21pm
Carrying guns The United States loves its guns, boasting the highest civilian ownership in the world at 120 per 100 people. ... Fatima S Attarwala Published 15 Sep, 2025 06:40am
Addressing issues in devolution Local government bodies decry lack of financial transfers even as expenditures rise. Jawaid Bokhari Updated 15 Sep, 2025 11:32am
Trump tariffs refunds The US government has already collected tens of billions of dollars from Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs”, but if... From the Newspaper Published 15 Sep, 2025 06:40am
Super rich Americans There were 1,135 billionaires in the US as of 2024 — up from 927 in 2020, according to data from... From the Newspaper Published 15 Sep, 2025 06:40am
Falling expectations A poll finds that the share of Americans who say they have a good chance of improving their standard of living fell... From the Newspaper Published 15 Sep, 2025 06:40am
Life in the metaverse The metaverse isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a new way of living online. Here’s what you need to know about this digital universe Marvi Soomro Published 13 Sep, 2025 06:02am
Mailbox This is regarding the cover story “The hidden face of eating disorder” by Nawa Khan (YW, July 26). From InpaperMagazine Published 13 Sep, 2025 06:02am
A role model for all Good role models help us grow into better people. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the best role model of all, and his life is Ambreen Arshad Published 06 Sep, 2025 04:54am
Mailbox This is with reference to the article The power of writing by Hafsa Shaikh (YW, July 12th). The From InpaperMagazine Published 06 Sep, 2025 04:54am
Story time: Deeds speak louder “And the first position goes to... Annie Bilal!” Muffled voices cheering “Annie! Annie!” echoed across the... Eshaal Muzzammil Published 13 Sep, 2025 06:02am
Story time: Saved by kindness, not cash After a long, exhausting week at work, I wanted to treat myself to a nice dinner at a popular restaurant. As I... Aqsa Shoaib Published 13 Sep, 2025 06:02am
