Special report: May 9, mayhem and military trials — a year on Unravelling the knot of justice and power as Pakistan grapples with the aftermath of May 9 and the ongoing military trials of civilians. Updated 21 Dec, 2024 02:38pm
Myths about ‘military justice’ It is incorrect to suggest the Supreme Court has given a ‘lenient’ option to ‘terrorists and anti-state actors’. Updated 21 Dec, 2024 02:26pm
Editorial: Financial warfare through advertising boycotts is strangling media freedom Administration must decide whether it wishes to be remembered as an enabler or an executioner of press freedom. Published 21 Dec, 2024 03:00pm
Situationer: What’s prompting US concerns over Pakistan’s missiles? Analysts believe the timing of the sanctions forces incoming Trump administration to confront issue. Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:21am
Editorial: Pakistan must balance diplomatic ties with US while safeguarding national interests In all likelihood, Pakistan and US will continue to be ‘frenemies'. Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:14am
Bad romance: The complex allure of toxic love in Pakistani dramas Do audiences want to watch dysfunctional romances and domineering men or is that narrative thrust upon them? Published 21 Dec, 2024 01:49pm
The push for ‘digital identity’ amid weak privacy laws poses more risks than benefits It seems scrutiny of executive action, disruptions, suppression of fundamental rights non-issues for our courts. Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:46am
The decaying Indus delta Declined river flows have had a detrimental effect on the delta. Published 21 Dec, 2024 09:10am
Imposing pickup trucks symbolise Pakistan’s power gulf The Hilux has become a symbol of power, affluence and intimidation in a society marked by significant class divisions. Published 21 Dec, 2024 12:27am
How India’s exploitation of US sanctions hurts Pakistani businesses Cosmos Engineering and its Chinese partner, Taiyuan Mining Import and Export, have yet to be compensated for "wrongful" seizure. Updated 20 Dec, 2024 10:45am
The secrets of Karomber Lake — a tale of curses, trials, and beauty Karomber Lake, the princess of the mountains, guards her serene splendour with trials that test the soul. Only the brave, guided by the whispers of legend and the pull of wanderlust, earn her timeless embrace. Published 20 Dec, 2024 11:07am
Editorial: No attempt to raise tax revenues will succeed without deep structural changes Bureaucracy gimmicks have not produced results, will not do so in the future. Published 20 Dec, 2024 09:09am
Bride, groom, spy: India’s wedding detectives For some families, the first step when young lovers want to get married is not to call a priest or party planner but a sleuth. Published 20 Dec, 2024 01:58pm
Spending too much time online can rewire childhood completely There is far more stress, anxiety, and depression among the youth than previously. Published 20 Dec, 2024 09:06am
Tens of thousands of things need to be done to transform traditional society, underdeveloped country A countrywide movement might run the risk of becoming a political posture rather than liberating national reality. Published 20 Dec, 2024 09:25am
Host Syed Muzammil Shah denies misquoted remarks about Mahira Khan The journalist and host recently appeared on a talk show and was made to rank actors based on their appearance and skills. Published 20 Dec, 2024 04:53pm
Editorial: People of Kurram deserve better than to be prisoners of tribal conflicts in their own land The state must recognise that allowing such hardship to continue undermines its basic duty to protect citizens’ well-being. Published 19 Dec, 2024 02:21pm
Technology needs to fulfil most basic requirement first: to do the job at least cost Nothing sillier than an adult decked out with tech and no clue about what to do with it. Published 19 Dec, 2024 09:29am
Rishta roulette episode 3: Should I tip the waiter? The misadventures of a 20-something on a search for her prince charming in Karachi's marriage mart. Published 19 Dec, 2024 10:22am
Editorial: Negotiated settlement needed for sensitive madressah bill issue, rather than deciding it on streets Bill should be reconsidered and Directorate General of Religious Education, formed to oversee seminaries, should not be rolled back. Published 19 Dec, 2024 09:07am