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Caught in the middle: Pakistan’s position in the US-China power shift
Can Pakistan ride the ever-turbulent wave of this great power rivalry, or is it playing dangerously close to the fire?
More sinister than meets the eye: Connecting the dots behind the Pulwama attack
Connecting these dots is all it takes to fathom what really happened here, for what purpose, and what lies at stake.
How can you expect international tourists to visit Pakistan when even the locals avoid it?
If you lack basic facilities and infrastructure, tourists will not consider visiting your country.
Will we get #JusticeForIrshadRanjhani or will his killer get the Rao Anwar treatment?
How will Shah pay the price for Ranjhani's murder when he's charged for denying medical help and not for shooting...
Remembering Asma Jahangir: A democrat in a country that loved dictators
Our legal system could not ignore the force that was Jahangir, a woman who was setting precedent on important issues.
50 shades of politics: In the end, PTI will be a graveyard of resigned politicians
Aleem was being investigated by NAB even before the elections. But this did not stop PTI from utilising his wealth.
#JusticeForUzma: Another year, another child, another bill, another promise
The Punjab Domestic Worker’s Bill 2018 was passed but the state needs to assure that its actions are louder than...
First Empress Market and Burnes Road, now wedding halls – Karachi is falling brick by brick
Without any alternatives, people will erect tents outside their homes to carry out their wedding festivities.
Why India may not be a big fan of Pakistan’s new visa policy
People will be able to see that Azad Kashmir is truly free and not "Pakistan-occupied" like India falsely alleges.
Influenced by India, is Iran projecting its anti-Saudi frustrations onto Pakistan?
It appears to be motivated by several factors which have nothing to do with the tragic loss of Iranian life.
Give PTI six months, they said – now we have Rs2.42 trillion added to our debt
One wonders what Nawaz, or even Asif Ali Zardari, have to do with the trillions in debt added by the PTI government?
Sindh PAC: PPP’s mute watchdog?
Rs957 billion were unearthed and yet not a single report has been published by the Sindh PAC in the last nine years.
Pakistan’s melting glaciers: Our climate change crisis will destabilise Asia’s rivers
Pakistan is completely dependent on the Indus River, which acts as a glacier-fed lifeline for 200 million people.
Does judicial bias really favour women who cover themselves?
After losing her trial in the lower court, Kainat took off her niqab before she went to reappeal at the High Court.
PTI’s vague and static foreign policy will only worsen Pakistan’s standing in the world
The Parliament still has not been informed about our agreements with the countries who have agreed to ‘assist’ us.
Imran Khan or Ayub Khan: Is PMRA the new tool to curb freedom of press and control media?
It's an old trick to control media by hurting it financially and then shackling it in the name of regulation, ethics.
PTI’s third finance bill in six months and yet no relief for the common man in sight
The mini-budget is good for businesses and investors, but does not bring any form of relief to the common man’s...
From “Pakistan needs to do more” to “Imran Khan was right”
Graham has not only rejected Trump’s statement of "do more", but has also inadvertently challenged a US...
The PSL frenzy: With 7 matches down, which team looks promising so far?
Given the current performances, United, Zalmi and Gladiators will be the last ones standing to fight it out.
Emerging talent: 6 players to look out for in PSL4
Selectors and cricket analysts have been vigilant for the last three years, looking for budding domestic cricketers.
PSL4: 3 reasons why the best entertainment package of 2019 has arrived
Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars have two things in common: loud fans and empty shelves of trophies.
#20YearChallenge: 5 ways cricket has changed since the 90s
I believe no 90s kid in Pakistan has grown up without holding a bat and the iconic tape ball in their hands.
#PakVsSA: After losing all three formats, is there an end to Pakistan’s ‘bad luck’ streak?
Pakistan shouldn’t worry too much; this is just one defeat in a format where we have regularly done well of late.
Dear PCB, are Pakistani artists not good enough for PSL?
How will the cash-strapped PCB pay Pitbull Rs100mn? And if we don't promote our homegrown talent, then who will?
Australian Open 2019: Can anyone match Novak Djokovic’s conviction?
Nadal-Djokovic have been part of some epic battles in the past and the final was expected to follow a similar course.
Out with Sarfraz, in with Shoaib
Sarfraz’s absence made way for Shoaib, someone who had been there so subtly that his presence was barely felt.
#PakvsSA: 4 reasons why we messed up, 4 ways to turn it around
What started off as a fairy tale at Port Elizabeth suddenly transformed into a nightmare at Durban and Centurion.
Cold Pursuit is not just Taken set in snow – it’s so much more!
Dark comedy-action is something not every filmmaker can master, but Cold Pursuit has surely set a benchmark.
Alita: Battle Angel is not a cinematic masterpiece, but it is a visual spectacle
While its visual flair can’t hide its plot's flaws, the film will keep fans entertained with its action-packed fun.
Gully Boy may be your first soul-shaking cinematic experience of 2019
The theme isn’t the pursuit of fame, wealth or love, but a burning need to tell one’s story of class struggle.
The Battle of the Batmen: Why Ben Affleck should return as the caped crusader
For so long fans had craved a comic-accurate Batman, and Affleck was exactly that – straight out of a comic book.
Ditch the chocolate cliché this Valentine’s Day and reinforce your love with these berrylicious desserts!
Because nothing says "You're special" better than some homemade strawberry turnovers and parfaits sprinkled with...
Excessive and exhausting, The Lego Movie 2 is a worn-out version of its hilarious original
There is a major case of ‘more of the same’, only this time it’s not all that interesting.
“Apna Time Agaya”: When Ranveer Singh painted the gullies of Berlin red
Even though Gully Boy was a directorial diamond, it was Singh rapping with his fans in Berlin that stole the spotlight
The Hidden World is the perfect bow to wrap up the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy
Such metamorphosis of characters and settings make the movie more credible and leads to an altruistic wrap-up.
Red Birds: A lament to love, a rant against war and an ode to pacifists
Red Birds is fantastically packaged & will leave you grieving for a mother, laughing at dog-wisdom & gasping for air
Khudparast: An apt depiction of all that is wrong within our society
It portrays a society where culture matters more than human rights, where hypocrites thrive and the honest suffer.
The Information Mystery: Is PTI caught in social media’s spinning web?
With social media growing stronger, digital platforms are struggling. And in Pakistan, the cycle spins the other way.
5 reasons why Cheekh is unlike any Pakistani drama so far
In a span of six episodes, Cheekh offers something very out-of-the box that has tightly entangled audiences in its web
Why Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol is the best love song of the 21st century
It's been 13 years since the song released and yet its appeal runs strong.
From APS to Sahiwal: Does Pakistani media have an empathy problem?
Police’s blatant disregard for innocent human life is proportionate to media’s lack of empathy for personal...
First You, now Ted Bundy: Don’t blame Netflix if you’re sexualising psychopaths
It has been 30 years since Bundy was executed, and still, the grizzly tales of his crimes are selling like hot cakes.
Why Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man remains far superior to Tom Holland’s
Spider-Man films of today focus on is how well it connects to the greater MCU, which leaves it weaker than the rest.
Even Karan Johar, who calls himself a ‘feminist’, doesn’t understand that ‘no means no’
Even a fictional woman in a bad movie had to suffer in life and death as a form of punishment for saying 'no'.
No, Pakistani ‘startups’ did not raise over $300 million in investments in 2018
Pakistan's tech ecosystem is showing positive signs lately, but it's not even close to reaching the alleged $300mn.
Dear India, here are 7 enlightening lessons to end the blame game. Sincerely, Pakistan!
With a new leadership and under a Naya Pakistan, we extended the hand of friendship, but India shook it with a knife.
#TherapistDiaries: Do you think you’re in an abusive marriage?
You feel sorry for their own anger, their apology. You feel guilty for their guilt. And that is the beginning.
Alamgir Khan should #FixIt more like an MNA and less like a rebel
As an MNA, he holds more clout and political strength than before, hence should come out of his street rallying mode.
Rescuing the dying reading culture of Pakistan
To debate over why we needed to read was like defending the obvious – why should we breathe?
I’m sorry, but I do not blame Shakeela for drowning her baby
Women like Shakeela are psychologically deluded and see death as a peaceful escape, not a tool of harm or punishment.
Drone attacks, Pakistan and its love-hate relationship with the US: In conversation with Noam Chomsky
“Pakistan has been regarded a valuable ally & as a result any tendency to move towards independence would be...
#TherapistDiaries: The dilemma of being in the closet in Pakistan
They feel rejected by their families and society and by God as well. How would you feel if you can’t even turn to...
From empowered to oppressed: Today's treatment of women contradict our Islamic teachings
Picture the humiliation and scorn a woman in her 40s would suffer today if she sent a proposal to a man half her age.
“I was going home after 71 years”: The emotional ‘homecoming’ of an Indian in Pakistan
Pakistan had somehow preserved and retained what existed 71 years ago; culture was more organic and full of feelings.
Modi was all set to win the upcoming elections. Enters Priyanka Gandhi
Modi can no longer be sure about his return to power; he has never looked as vulnerable as he does now.
The Pulwama attack is more than a massacre – it’s an unfortunate reminder
This indicates the extreme desperation that now seeks to adopt a highly forceful manner of violence to target forces.
Why India does not want any US-Afghanistan peace talks
India wants Americans to continue dying for them in order to advance their and strategic depth vis-à-vis Pakistan.
No, India, Pakistan cannot and will not be bullied into silence
Kashmiris are shouting to be heard and Pakistan is the most logical state that can help amplify these calls.
After Trump’s Cambridge Analytica, Modi brings India’s first ‘WhatsApp Election’
Citizens are being added to groups where messages such as “...Modi will make India strong“ are being circulated.
Is Venezuela the new Afghanistan?
It is naïve at best to truly believe the US has any human rights concerns when it comes to the people of Venezuela
Govt shutdown: While the world is building bridges, an isolated US stands alone behind walls
While countless people continue to go unpaid for the fifth consecutive week, Trump doesn’t have an exit strategy.
Germany’s highest peak was beautiful, but Pakistan’s ‘majestic beasts’ are incomparable
Even though the Zugspitze Peak was amusing, my first ever climbing experience in Pakistan a year ago remains unmatched
To Baku and beyond: A melting pot of ancient history and modern architecture
Warm hospitality, rich culture, inspiring architecture and natural beauty to amuse all, Baku ticks all the boxes.
Something new, something different: 4 reasons to watch Laal Kabootar
In an industry dominated by romantic comedies and patriotic films, Laal Kabootar is certainly a breath of fresh air.
Mystery, thrill and Amitabh Bachchan, Badla promises to be as spectacular as Teen
Pannu and Bachhan are both dynamite actors, and the script and direction will give them a great platform to regale us.
Cyborg Chucky: Why the ‘modern’ remake of Child’s Play is a huge disappointment
The entire supernatural theme of the original has been flushed down the toilet by this ‘modern’ spin on this...
Can Hobbs and Shaw live up to Fast and Furious’ hype?
The trailer packs a punch and promises some old school Fast and Furious fun while bringing something new to the table.
Will the new Nancy Drew movie maintain her 80-year-old status as a feminist icon?
Historically, Nancy Drew films have earned mixed reviews, with fans being disappointed with her portrayal on screen
John Wick: Chapter 3 is completely bonkers and we love it!
Chapter3 could supersede its prequels, as it amplifies the franchise's brand of electrifying action sequences.
Zac Efron's new Ted Bundy movie is anything but average
Besides Efron breaking out of his romcom rut, the film offers something different from the average serial-killer movie
With Madhuri-Anil sharing the screen after 19 years, Total Dhamaal promises to be a comedic treasure
With so many classic entertainers of the industry coming together, one can only expect this movie to be a major hit.
Did Jake Gyllenhaal as Mysterio just steal Spider-Man’s thunder in Far From Home?
His debut will transform the movie from being just another fun Marvel movie to something more engaging and artistic.
Wake up to sleep
I misplaced myself in time. You are now trying to erase yourself from the past. It just won’t do.
They were each other’s “meant to be”, but not “forever”
In a world of pretty, beautiful, stunning – she was art. Not meant to please the eyes, but to invoke intense emotions.
What if there really is no end?
Khuraim’s body was always bruised and he had endured several fractures. Junaid was cruel. Too cruel to be a father.
Dishonoured
Today I wondered if life was better being called badchalan and dishonoured or going through something so painful again
You in your sleep, me in my wakefulness
So I dare to be bold... And risk touching your hair, to release this wave of affection that threatens to overwhelm me
He was a broken chapter in her favourite novel
That’s the sad thing about funerals; people gather for you, but once you’re six-feet under the ground, you’re gone...
When did they stop being a family?
They all lived together, but they were suddenly very different people. There were no happy days in her life anymore.
What a ‘great’ start to the New Year
It was midnight of the New Year; a new chapter of their life had just begun & they had to ensure it wasn’t their last
Amidst the cold, chilly world, their hearts were warm
They came from two completely different walks of lives, two different religions.
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