A republishing of the most comprehensive study of Sindh’s history is a visual treat as well as a book to cherish
Published 01 Dec, 2024 07:07am
Those who use print dictionaries frequently, get so practised in the exercise that they can usually open it on the...
Published 01 Dec, 2024 07:07am
Although Noor Zaheer shares the broad outlines of the same political ideology and their progressive literary bent,
Published 24 Nov, 2024 10:23am
The Dhahan Prize for Punjabi fiction announced its 11th annual winner, Jinder (Jalandhar, Punjab, India), of a...
Published 24 Nov, 2024 10:23am
A journalist’s memoirs shed light on a particularly tumultuous phase of Pakistan’s history
Published 24 Nov, 2024 10:23am
The murders of four women and the arrest of the suspect prompts a young woman to start corresponding with the killer in jail
Published 24 Nov, 2024 10:23am
A witty memoir sheds light on growing up queer in Pakistan, moving to America and struggling to find a place between the two world
Published 24 Nov, 2024 10:23am
On a fine, cold November afternoon, I am sitting at a restaurant with Naila Khan, a friend from Dhaka, who is ...
Updated 17 Nov, 2024 11:23am
A collection of articles focuses on the education crisis in Pakistan
Updated 17 Nov, 2024 11:23am
A darkly humorous essay about medical students wins the non-fiction prize this year
Updated 17 Nov, 2024 11:24am
You have been back in your London home for several months now, after a year in different hospitals, following your...
Updated 17 Nov, 2024 11:24am
Hanif Kureishi’s new book is a riveting and courageous memoir about the accident that left him paralysed and his experiences
Published 17 Nov, 2024 07:57am
The mere sweep of a voluminous tome, encapsulating centuries of Indian and Pakistani history, inspires awe. But some of its
Published 10 Nov, 2024 10:06am
The memoirs of a decorated army officer’s wife describes the idiosyncrasies of military life, the glamour of travel, and also the
Published 10 Nov, 2024 10:02am
A coffee-table book by a celebrated potter and ceramist delves into the art of earthenware across Pakistan and the artisans behind
Published 10 Nov, 2024 09:45am
Since my last column about Saadat Hasan Manto’s story ‘Tamasha’, I came across his sketch ‘Hindi Aur Urdu’ (1954). Then I read
Published 10 Nov, 2024 09:41am
Yet another book on the late leftist leader Meraj Muhammad Khan is a comprehensive look at his life and struggles, bringing
Published 03 Nov, 2024 10:53am
A debut novel by a Pakistani civil servant, based on the realities of Pakistani society, has hints of autobiographical details...
Published 03 Nov, 2024 10:33am
Blending humour, personal anecdotes and correctives on history, an engaging autobiography offers a roadmap to those let down by
Published 03 Nov, 2024 10:26am
The prolific and leading English author from the past century E.M. Forster famously wrote: “Two cheers for...
Published 03 Nov, 2024 10:16am
William Dalrymple’s latest book is a treat of expansive history, providing fresh insights into the westward and eastward expansion
Published 27 Oct, 2024 09:55am
A self-help book challenges readers to think about living a more satisfying life that goes beyond the mere accumulation of wealth
Published 27 Oct, 2024 09:50am
Abubakar Sheikh’s latest book brings travel-writing in Urdu into full form, showcasing history, geography and ecology into...
Published 27 Oct, 2024 09:45am
While conducting storytelling sessions at schools, I am often requested for stories with morals. I can understand the concern
Published 27 Oct, 2024 09:41am
Yuval Noah Hariri’s latest book delves into how information systems have shaped human destiny, the role of artificial intelligence
Published 20 Oct, 2024 07:41am
Taha Kehar’s sophomore novel is a meticulously crafted story about a bizarre memorial service for a dead woman in which those...
Published 20 Oct, 2024 07:37am
A new cookbook is not just a book of recipes, but a beautifully presented dive into a melting pot of different traditions...
Published 20 Oct, 2024 07:34am
The winner of this year’s Nobel Prize for Literature is the first South Korean writer to receive the award
Published 20 Oct, 2024 07:28am
The United States invaded Iraq in March 2003. In The Achilles Trap, Steve Coll, a professor of journalism at Columbia University
Published 13 Oct, 2024 09:57am
