Giving diplomacy a chance

By Asma Faiz

Pragmatic posturing Pakistan has been attempting a balancing act since the war began. Various parties have now acknowledged its efforts


  • New age warfare

    New age warfare

    By Amjad Bashir Siddiqi

    Iran’s use of asymmetric warfare —cheap drones, cluster warheads and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz — helped it successfully resist US-Israeli conventional dominance

  • Of war memes

    Of war memes

    By Dr Sara Rizvi Jafree

    The challenge is not to eliminate humour, but to reclaim its purpose and to ensure it remains a tool for connection and critique rather than a mechanism of avoidance

  • The subsidy squeeze

    The subsidy squeeze

    By Ahsan Raza

    Amid soaring fuel prices, Punjab government’s targeted petrol subsidy promises a lifeline for low-income motorcyclists. However, between a lagging mobile app and a complex verification process, many eligible citizens remain confused

  • Petroleum levy, circular debt and inflation

    Petroleum levy, circular debt and inflation

    By Dr Ikramul Haq

    Without structural reforms, Pakistan will continue to oscillate between petrol price shocks and momentary relief

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First and final

First and final

By Quddus Mirza

A major drawing show in Lahore revisits the medium as both method and meaning

Of war memes

Of war memes

By Dr Sara Rizvi Jafree

The challenge is not to eliminate humour, but to reclaim its purpose and to ensure it remains a tool for connection and critique rather than a mechanism of avoidance

First and final

First and final

By Quddus Mirza

A major drawing show in Lahore revisits the medium as both method and meaning

Beauty in the wilderness

Beauty in the wilderness

By Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro

A remote necropolis in Thano Bula Khan reveals rich craft etched in stone

“The 18th Century was a golden age of connectivity”

“The 18th Century was a golden age of connectivity”

By Aasim Akhtar

A conversation with historian and author Dr Waleed Ziad


Political Economy

Petroleum levy, circular debt and inflation

By Dr Ikramul Haq

Without structural reforms, Pakistan will continue to oscillate between petrol price shocks and momentary relief


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Instep

Looking back, looking forward

By Maheen Sabeeh

Now that the first quarter of 2026 has ended, we look at how Pakistan’s entertainment landscape has expanded, the stories that defined it and the questions it still hasn’t answered.


Shehr

Reform agenda: what to expect?

Reform agenda: what to expect?

By Muhammad Daud Khan

A sector-wise breakdown of the reforms included in the Good Governance Roadmap 2.0

A survivor’s journey

A survivor’s journey

By Naeem Ahmad

It took four arduous years, but Dr Khadija Ghafoor says she was determined to fight for justice

Exterior motives

Exterior motives

By Rahat Dar

T he ongoing restoration work in Old Anarkali...

The subsidy squeeze

The subsidy squeeze

By Ahsan Raza

Amid soaring fuel prices, Punjab government’s targeted petrol subsidy promises a lifeline for low-income motorcyclists. However, between a lagging mobile app and a complex verification process, many eligible citizens remain confused


Sports

PSL 11 reveals Pakistani players’ fielding cracks

PSL 11 reveals Pakistani players’ fielding cracks

By Khurram Mahmood

Traditionally Pakistani cricket has produced world-class batsmen and bowlers, but fielding has often been treated as secondary.

Fayyaz Bukhari continues to contribute as athletes’ mentor

Fayyaz Bukhari continues to contribute as athletes’ mentor

By Alam Zeb Safi

A coach who has consistently prioritised athlete development, javelin-throwing in particular

From junior champion to Davis Cup dream: The rise of Zohaib Afzal Malik

From junior champion to Davis Cup dream: The rise of Zohaib Afzal Malik

By Sarfraz Ahmad

Guided by elite mentors, a young champion begins his international chapter

A timely tribute: POA’s recognition and the road ahead for Pakistani athletes

A timely tribute: POA’s recognition and the road ahead for Pakistani athletes

By Sarfraz Ahmed

Rizwan Aftab Ahmed’s work signals a shift toward holistic athlete care in Pakistan

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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