Reimagining the village

By Tooba Rafi

The village that once raised a child is being reshaped by modern social and economic factors



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Withering flowers and wilting memories

Withering flowers and wilting memories

By Quddus Mirza

In Salima Hashmi’s Open Studio, art becomes a way of holding on to the fragile work of remembering

Politics of  disruption

Politics of disruption

By Hassan Naqvi

No breakthrough in government-opposition dialogue

Withering flowers and wilting memories

Withering flowers and wilting memories

By Quddus Mirza

In Salima Hashmi’s Open Studio, art becomes a way of holding on to the fragile work of remembering

At the edge of the steppe

At the edge of the steppe

By Dr Yasir Ahmad

A journey into Kazakhstan reveals a country shaped by chance

“There are more  graduates, yet fewer books in homes”

“There are more graduates, yet fewer books in homes”

By Bilal Ahmed

Iftikhar Arif is one of the most widely read and respected...


Political Economy

From law to launch in 2026

By Minahil Ali

Stablecoins, CBDCs, crypto are not terms the average citizen tosses around at the grocery store. Public education will be key


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Instep

Pakistan Idol: A pause, a memory and a mirror

By Maheen Sabeeh

As Pakistan Idol moves into the top 12, Episodes 27 and 28 became a mirror for the season so far, reminding us of the performances and voices that have lingered long after the applause faded.


Shehr

Sinking slowly

Sinking slowly

By Amjad Bashir Siddiqi

Subsidence and rising sea levels pose a major threat to Korangi and Landhi, Karachi’s industrial heartland

Café on canal

Café on canal

By Rahat Dar

Lahore’s foodscape is looking up, as diverse food joints...

Missing Lahore means more than nostalgia

Missing Lahore means more than nostalgia

By Umer Zaib Khan

— Photo by Rahat Dar F irst impressions...

Better infrastructure means better business

Better infrastructure means better business

By Ahsan Raza

Lahore’s iconic Ichhra Bazaar is undergoing a Rs 66 million makeover


Sports

The final walk: UsmanKhawaja retires, leaving a legacy of grace and defiance

The final walk: UsmanKhawaja retires, leaving a legacy of grace and defiance

By Khurram Mahmood

As a Muslim from Pakistan, he was told he would never play for the Australian cricket team ‘Look at me now. I am still fighting racial stereotypes,’ Khawaja said as he broke his silence at a press conference before final Test

Historic breakthrough: Pakistan U-16s set for maiden UEFA competition appearance in Kazakhstan

Historic breakthrough: Pakistan U-16s set for maiden UEFA competition appearance in Kazakhstan

By Kinza Jahangir

A landmark step in youth development signals Pakistan football’s renewed global engagement

A new dawn: Sialkot and Hyderabad redefine PSL’s future in a record-breaking expansion

A new dawn: Sialkot and Hyderabad redefine PSL’s future in a record-breaking expansion

By Sarfraz Ahmed

Financial Renaissance: Franchise valuations triple as global investors chase the PSL dream New Titans: OZ Group and FKS Group secure debut slots for PSL-11

The renaissance of the racket: How 2025 became the golden year of Pakistan tennis

The renaissance of the racket: How 2025 became the golden year of Pakistan tennis

By Sarfraz Ahmed

PTF hosted Pakistan’s first-ever ATP Challenger event; Pakistan recognised as Asia’s fastest-growing tennis nation

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Photo Feature

Pensioners’ protest

By Amar Alam

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