What does it take to steer a nation’s higher education system? Is it an impeccable academic record or the ability to
Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:23am
Hasan Nawaz’s story is one of grit, passion and unrelenting hard work. He’s shown us that dreams don’t have boundaries
Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:23am
Once known for copying Soviet-era designs, China’s advanced military technology — from stealth fighters to AI-integrated
Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:23am
The watercolour paintings and pencil drawings of Ustad Bashir ud Din were put on display alongside the works of his son at PNCA
Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:23am
Old Imperial strategies have morphed into today’s systems of control, often still dictated by the global North
Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:23am
Letters, lectures and public spats among senior judges now expose how judicial activism risks becoming politicisation and self-aggrandisement.
Updated 14 Sep, 2025 10:34am
Dried shrimps are Karachi’s year-round, flavour-packed delicacy and they can be cooked in several ways. Here are three of them…
Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:23am
‘My Hard Work Seems Wasted. Should I Give Up?’
Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:23am
Transplanting is a critical stage in the red cabbage life cycle, with container size and plant spacing key to optimal root growth
Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:23am
The havoc wreaked by the recent rains in Karachi was a reminder that the megapolis exists today in a fragile ecosystem.
Updated 07 Sep, 2025 10:03am
The treaty is a stunning example of international cooperation but now faces a new enemy in political collapse and climate change.
Updated 07 Sep, 2025 04:20pm
The collapse of technology-driven giants such as Airlift and Careem reveals a broken start-up ecosystem. But behind the shocking
Published 06 Sep, 2025 04:54am
The Asia Cup, which begins in two days, is a much-awaited tournament for cricket fans and it presents another rare opportunity
Published 06 Sep, 2025 04:54am
The Moon will pass into the Earth’s shadow tonight, turning a stunning copper-red. This is a brilliant time for Pakistanis,
Published 06 Sep, 2025 04:54am
A fascinating exhibition in Karachi had 17 artists engaging in artistic dialogue with the works of older established artists
Published 06 Sep, 2025 04:54am
As climate change shrinks and floods waterways, nations are turning treaties into weapons and neighbours into rivals.
Updated 07 Sep, 2025 08:50am
A diplomat’s Tharoorish eloquence crashes against his wife’s singular demand: a summer in Lisbonia…
Published 06 Sep, 2025 04:54am
‘I See No Future For Myself’
Published 06 Sep, 2025 04:54am
With an earthy, peppery taste and as a nutritional powerhouse for heart health, the red cabbage has qualities beyond being
Published 06 Sep, 2025 04:54am
Eos presents, with permission, an excerpt from Ferdowsnama, the latest novel from Shandana Minhas.
Updated 31 Aug, 2025 12:18pm
In a society often defined by tradition, a new generation is finding freedom in the fantastical. This is the story of how Japanese
Published 31 Aug, 2025 05:53am
The football coach says he will adapt his coaching style to the realities in the country. But perhaps, most importantly, he will need to demonstrate patience.
Updated 31 Aug, 2025 10:46am
Amidst the din of modernity, the ancient sport of kushti clings to life in Lahore’s Walled City. With no support and fading
Published 31 Aug, 2025 05:53am
Nearly a century ago, a Japanese printmaker was inspired by Shah Jahan’s Shalimar Bagh. Today, his art continues to inspire.
Updated 05 Sep, 2025 10:49am
From ancient flutes and tribal drums to ragas and symphonies, music has shaped human identity, culture, power and spiritualit
Published 31 Aug, 2025 05:53am
Calls for new provinces in Pakistan often resurface with promises of solving governance crises.
Updated 31 Aug, 2025 12:08pm
Panna cotta is the classic summer dessert that never disappoints…
Published 31 Aug, 2025 05:53am
‘Should I Marry a Man Who Wants Me to Change?’
Published 31 Aug, 2025 05:53am
All your gardening queries answered here
Published 31 Aug, 2025 05:53am
Ejaz Haider explains why this idea was always a red herring in the face of recalcitrant Zionism, violent apartheid and engineered Palestinian bantustans and why the improbable — a single, just state — may be Palestine’s only future.
Updated 24 Aug, 2025 05:01pm
One of the first female members of the Communist Party of India, a pioneer of the women’s movement in the Subcontinent and a
Published 24 Aug, 2025 05:44am
Australia’s Steve Smith recently became only the 15th player ever to cross 10,000 runs in Test cricket. Could he be the last?
Published 24 Aug, 2025 05:44am
From Sir Adamjee Peerbhoy’s contracts to the Currimbhoy mill empire and Ismail Yusuf’s fleet, Gujarati Muslim networks turned
Published 24 Aug, 2025 05:44am
Imran Channa’s deeply contemplative artworks wrestle with our relationships with AI and our social condition
Published 24 Aug, 2025 05:44am
A recent book by a respected academic that traces the Middle East’s history from the colonial era to the present day in a clear...
Published 14 Sep, 2025 09:26am
A debut English novel provides a genuine window into the the trials and tribulations of a typical low-income Pakistani male but is
Published 14 Sep, 2025 09:14am
Urdu poetry seems to be novelist, translator and journalist Kashif Raza’s first love and he proves it with his latest collection
Updated 14 Sep, 2025 12:28pm
In Pakistan, like some other similar countries, the official narrative takes huge precedence over introducing students and people
Published 14 Sep, 2025 08:56am
Atish Taseer’s latest memoir/travelogue is a poetic and philosophical exploration of the condition of modern man, in a world...
Published 07 Sep, 2025 09:50am
A psychological thriller focuses on the dark side of female friendship and the world of influencers, where ‘cancel culture’ is
Published 07 Sep, 2025 09:46am
As the country celebrates its Air Force Day today, a timely book provides the story of the Pakistan Air Force, from its
Published 07 Sep, 2025 09:36am
One can presume that Samuel Johnson, as an author and the compiler of a dictionary, no less, understood the meaning...
Published 07 Sep, 2025 09:28am
Zehra Nigah’s latest collection of poetry — only her fifth ever — deals often with themes of home, ageing, loneliness and the...
Published 31 Aug, 2025 09:35am
Al Pacino’s memoir not only revisits the iconic characters essayed by one of the greatest actors of Hollywood but also explores...
Published 31 Aug, 2025 09:18am
A collection of essays traces the repercussions of Partition that carry an impact on the Subcontinent’s language, culture...
Published 31 Aug, 2025 09:00am
The glorious third sultan of the Ghaznavid dynasty Mahmud (r. 998-1030), who had conquered a vast territory from the Oxus
Published 31 Aug, 2025 08:54am
An anthology of personal essays by a cross-section of Pakistanis about the meaning of identity and home varies in tone but is
Published 24 Aug, 2025 09:30am
A quiet, introspective debut novel speaks to the emotional undercurrents many of us carry from childhood
Published 24 Aug, 2025 09:17am
A new book looks at the phenomenon of brain drain from Pakistan, analyses the reasons behind it and details the consequences the
Published 24 Aug, 2025 09:13am
In this age of sadness, what makes me happy is reading those who are younger than me. Not just younger, more talented, more astute
Published 24 Aug, 2025 09:03am
Leila Aboulela’s portrayal of a woman coming to terms with the loss of her spouse in an unfamiliar culture in her latest novel is
Published 17 Aug, 2025 09:32am
The result of years of exhaustive research, a self-published book provides readers with a closer look at the 2002 Indian Gujarat
Published 17 Aug, 2025 09:01am
A new book documents an untold story of courage and unwavering commitment during one of the most turbulent periods in the...
Published 17 Aug, 2025 08:57am
Poets-writers do not function in a vacuum, they belong to a milieu, have a circle of friends and rivals and an audience of...
Published 17 Aug, 2025 08:51am
