A new role for men
Pakistan, a great nation brimming with resources, talent, and a vibrant history of inspiring leaders who created a great country, deserves a higher standing on the global stage. However, its…
Sick sector
YOU’VE almost certainly heard of Multan’s Nishtar hospital; as south Punjab’s largest public sector hospital, it is visited by thousands of patients every year. Even if you’re not familiar with…
To hold each other’s flag
WHILE India and Pakistan can and do unfurl their flags in distant territories — say, in a cricket stadium in Sharjah or when they secure a medal at the Olympics,…
The shadow library
This year served as a reminder for avid book readers about the changing landscape of information accessibility in the digital era. The Internet Archive faced a major setback recently as…
In Modi’s Delhi, Indian Muslims segregate to seek security
In February 2020, Nasreen and her husband Tofik were living in Shiv Vihar, an upcoming neighbourhood in northeast New Delhi. But that month, riots erupted targeting Muslims like them and…
Jabalia death march
IT will live in history: the Jabalia death march. As reported by Al Jazeera, the fleeing Palestinians were carrying white flags while going through checkpoints, but the Israeli bombardment continued.…
The stories of Mall Road
Stars and Birds: Last week, our group of university students walked towards Nasir Bagh as the first stop in our tour of Mall Road. As I took a look around…
State of the art
I MADE new friends with smart high school students at NED University which was one of the sites hosting the Karachi Biennale this year. We were in a room together…
The thin blue line in crisis
The spotlight on Pakistan’s police force tends to be for all the wrong reasons. Political parties frequently include police reform in their manifestos and statements. However, this commitment often seems…
Fighting addiction
THE illicit global drug market, which is valued over $400 billion, is second only to the counterfeit products market in terms of the world’s main crime rackets. Cocaine, heroin, cannabis,…
