When a system fails its wards

By M Waqar Bhatti

A fatal fire highlights regulation as the weak link in the public healthcare system


  • Treaty sanctity

    Treaty sanctity

    By Waqar Gillani

    International court warns India against unilateral suspension of Indus Waters Treaty

  • A promise to keep

    A promise to keep

    By Aitzaz Aslam Chaudhary

    Violence against women continues despite legal safeguards

  • Operation hostel cleanup

    Operation hostel cleanup

    By Ahsan Raza

    Measures taken by the PU administration to evict illegal occupants from its hostels can leave some students from far off regions to face logistical hardship, financial strain and health issues

  • A roof over my head

    A roof over my head

    By Mansoor Ahmad

    Who exactly is Apna Ghar scheme subsidising — homeowners or landowners?


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Treaty sanctity

Treaty sanctity

By Waqar Gillani

International court warns India against unilateral suspension of Indus Waters Treaty

A promise to keep

A promise to keep

By Aitzaz Aslam Chaudhary

Violence against women continues despite legal safeguards

Ninety-nine posts, ninety-nine cards

Ninety-nine posts, ninety-nine cards

By Quddus Mirza

An old form of communication becomes a space for new ways of seeing

The mausoleum of a slave sultan

The mausoleum of a slave sultan

By Usama Malick

A walk through the streets of the old city leads to the curious afterlife of Qutb ud-Din Aibak

The past has more to say

The past has more to say

By Nasir Abbas Nayyar

What remaining faithful to tradition, without becoming trapped by it, means


Political Economy

A roof over my head

By Mansoor Ahmad

Who exactly is Apna Ghar scheme subsidising — homeowners or landowners?


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An ode to motherhood

By Maheen Sabeeh

Some albums are made to mark a moment. Others are made because the artist has something they need to say. For this record, the writing became a way for Bilal Ali to process grief, memories, family and the complicated business of moving forward.


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Bridging the digital divide

Bridging the digital divide

By Sher Alam Shinwari

The global virtual school system, introduced for secondary school students, incorporates an AI tutor

The price of labour

The price of labour

By Naeem Ahmad

Why Pakistan needs a dignified wage for every worker

Serene and evocative

Serene and evocative

By Rahat Dar

S undown on a cloudy day in Lahore is a sight to...

Operation hostel cleanup

Operation hostel cleanup

By Ahsan Raza

Measures taken by the PU administration to evict illegal occupants from its hostels can leave some students from far off regions to face logistical hardship, financial strain and health issues


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Flushing Meadows is becoming more than a tennis tournament

By Sarfraz Ahmed

As Zverev survives another marathon, Gauff and Osaka show their mettle, Fritz strengthens his credentials and Monfils says goodbye, the US Open 2026 is revealing the many faces of modern tennis

No method in PCB’s madness

No method in PCB’s madness

By Sami Subhani

Following its test series defeat to England away from...

Legendary Messi hangs his boots at 39

Legendary Messi hangs his boots at 39

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His greatest moment arrived at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where he captained Argentina to their third World Cup title. He later helped Argentina win another Copa América trophy in 2024.

A ‘Royal welcome’ for Pakistan cricket amid a turbulent tour

A ‘Royal welcome’ for Pakistan cricket amid a turbulent tour

By Kinza Jahangir

More than a ‘Royal meeting’: What King Charles’ reception means for Pakistan cricket

Contributors

  • When a system fails its wards

    When a system fails its wards

    By M Waqar Bhatti

    A fatal fire highlights regulation as the weak link in the public healthcare system

  • Treaty sanctity

    Treaty sanctity

    By Waqar Gillani

    International court warns India against unilateral suspension of Indus Waters Treaty

  • The past has more to say

    The past has more to say

    By Nasir Abbas Nayyar

    What remaining faithful to tradition, without becoming trapped by it, means

  • A roof over my head

    A roof over my head

    By Mansoor Ahmad

    Who exactly is Apna Ghar scheme subsidising — homeowners or landowners?


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