Through the ages

By Tooba Rafi

The tradition, identity and the evolution of the celebration of Eid



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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

The politics of Lahore’s streets

The politics of Lahore’s streets

By Sarwat Ali

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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


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Silent courtyards, empty plates

By Mansoor Ahmad

Geopolitics and the macroeconomic situation have muted Eid-ul Azha celebrations in Pakistan


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Gentle impulsion shakes me, makes me lighter

By Maheen Sabeeh

From new music releases in Humnava’s debut season to Beauty for a Better Life’s latest Karachi graduates, here are some stories that reflect how art and opportunity can lead to conversations around shared connection and empowerment in Pakistan.


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Terrified, tortured and put down

Terrified, tortured and put down

By Naeem Ahmad

Despite court orders to the contrary, dog culling continues across the Punjab

Poor man’s oasis

Poor man’s oasis

By Rahat Dar

As the scorching summer sun blazes overhead and...

At the river-keeper’s sanctuary

At the river-keeper’s sanctuary

By Usama Malick

A soulful visit to Baba Mauj Darya’s shrine

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


Sports

FIFA World Cup 2026 launch signals a new football era for Pakistan

FIFA World Cup 2026 launch signals a new football era for Pakistan

By Sarfraz Ahmed

FIFA chief Infantino’s praise for PFF leadership and Pakistan football signals growing international confidence in the country’s progress

Marka-e-Haq legacy inspires new wave of women’s self-defence movement in Pakistan

Marka-e-Haq legacy inspires new wave of women’s self-defence movement in Pakistan

By Kinza Jahangir

PMAA launches major women’s self-defence initiative combining martial arts, empowerment and national spirit

Consecutive Test cricket series defeats: a worrying trend for Pakistan

Consecutive Test cricket series defeats: a worrying trend for Pakistan

By Khurram Mahmood

Pakistan’s cricket team holds the worst world record of suffering 12 Test series whitewashes which include eight away clean sweeps and four defeats on home soil

What lies beyond whitewash of Zimbabwe women cricketers?

What lies beyond whitewash of Zimbabwe women cricketers?

By Asher Butt

Pakistan women’s sweep offers promise but it has also left unanswered questions

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