Decline of the village

By Dr Sara Rizvi Jafree

Challenges of maintaining parent-child relationship in the digital world of screens



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A reality of imaginary beings

A reality of imaginary beings

By Quddus Mirza

Wardha Shabbir transforms botanical life into a metaphor for survival

War of words

War of words

By HM Zahid Iqbal

The US-Iran conflict unfolded not only on military front but also through strong rhetoric aimed at intimidation, mobilisation and shaping global opinion

Emily Eden in Lahore

Emily Eden in Lahore

By Nadeem Alam

A fortnightly series exploring how British women artists in the subcontinent helped shape the region’s modern artistic canon

Lahore,  in yellow

Lahore, in yellow

By Usama Malick

The bloom of the amaltas becomes more than a seasonal spectacle in the city’s punishing summer

In search of books

In search of books

By Nasir Abbas Nayyar

Two old companions spend a day among bookstores and unfinished conversations


Political Economy

Can relief and reform coexist in the next budget?

By Dr Hafiz Muhammad Usman Rana

His fifth budget can define Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s policy legacy


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A star rightfully honoured

By Maheen Sabeeh

Hadiqa Kiani receives the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan’s highest civilian honours


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Until the extended deadline

Until the extended deadline

By Ahsan Raza

Under the revised arrangement, shops, bazaars, shopping malls, restaurants and food outlets can operate till late in the night

Flag-bearers of a forgotten legacy

Flag-bearers of a forgotten legacy

By Naeem Ahmad

Two girls from a local boxing club won gold at the National Boxing Championship 2026

All in a day’s work

All in a day’s work

By Rahat Dar

When the scorching May sun beats down on Lahore, survival...

Rebranding Lahore

Rebranding Lahore

By Ahsan Raza

Restoring the ‘original’ names of dozens of city’s thoroughfares is a gigantic task


Sports

An electrifying ODI series as Pakistan’s revival mission facing Australia’s fearless young brigade

An electrifying ODI series as Pakistan’s revival mission facing Australia’s fearless young brigade

By Sarfraz Ahmed

Pakistan’s hunger for resurgence collides with Australia’s bold new era in a high-stakes ODI battle built for fearless cricket

Grand Slams, grand profits, small shares: Why tennis players are finally fighting back

Grand Slams, grand profits, small shares: Why tennis players are finally fighting back

By Kinza Jahangir

From Aryna Sabalenka to Coco Gauff, tennis stars are demanding a fairer future in a sport where prestige often outweighs player protection

Pakistan’s fast bowling decline raises serious concerns after BD Tests

Pakistan’s fast bowling decline raises serious concerns after BD Tests

By Khurram Mahmood

A major factor to this decline appears to be the increasing emphasis on T20 cricket. Pakistani bowlers are now more accustomed to short spells of high-intensity bowling rather than the endurance required for Test matches.

A champion beyond the podium: Haider Ali’s inspiring legacy

A champion beyond the podium: Haider Ali’s inspiring legacy

By Fatima Khan

Sitara-e-Imtiaz honour highlights the sacrifices, discipline, and overlooked brilliance of Pakistan’s Paralympic athletes

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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