A lot of things happen in politics by chance: Hina Rabbani Khar A tête-à-tête with the former foreign minister of Pakistan
Railways’ failure to meet public expectations Pakistan Railways has allowed its problems to pile up over the decades
How empowering women can boost our declining economy Pakistan is labeled second worst in the world for economic participation and opportunities for women in the workforce
Who are the Bakarwals? In 2001, the Indian government officially declared Bakarwals as a Scheduled Tribe
How death stalks policemen in Quetta There have been more than 100 targeted attacks on police officials in Quetta since 2013
Faith and joy at Karachi’s revived Sheedi festival A sense of community and camaraderie binds everyone involved in the festivities in Manghopir
Why the Orange Line Metro Train in Lahore is highly controversial In December 2017, the Punjab government was permitted to move forward with the project
Art Dubai 2018: Has Dubai become the import centre of art? Two galleries from Karachi had their booths at Art Dubai this year and several Pakistani artists were also featured.
Inside the CIA's secret war in Afghanistan Steve Coll's 'Ghost Wars' chronicles American failures in Afghanistan
Flawed senate poll and the constitutional facade Political pundits are wondering whether this strategy could be used in the upcoming general election
Dual nationality: a conflict of interest for bureaucrats? Taking ownership as a Pakistani should not be predicated on disowning other life choices
Ahad Cheema and the burden of the bureaucracy The PAS officer's arrest spells a public relations disaster for the Punjab government
Afghanistan on the brink: Can the Taliban negotiate with Kabul? Factionalised and undisciplined insurgencies can prove to be impossible to negotiate with
How parades showcase our unity, strength and discipline If there was something wrong in the country how would we be able to pull off this display of bravado?
Cake: A family affair The film manages to elicit an emotional response from the audience without falling into the trap of being overtly sappy
Will reviving MMA have an impact on the 2018 elections? It will be more challenging for the new MMA to unite the conservative religious vote as it did in 2002
The Lahore Biennale: Painting the city red Cities hosting art biennales may have become a mainstay of the 21st century urban experience
True or false: How fake news has taken over the media Five stories from the past year that were later proven to be incorrect
Brinkmanship versus statesmanship and the slippery slope to war and violence What makes a regular ‘next door neighbour’ transform into a rapacious demon and kill without mercy or remorse?
Science is providing the map for my personal migration: Paul Salopek A one-to-one with US journalist and two-time Pulitzer-prize winner Paul Salopek
Pakistani English novel's ceaseless quest for identity The anglophone Pakistani novel has always been on a quest for identity, belonging and immigration
