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I’m still proudly ghairatmand

When writer­s consid­er modern­ity an elixir, it’s easy to blame notion­s like honour, religi­on for causin­g suffer­ing.

May 13, 2012

Tailored changes: Revolution is good; results, maybe not

Schola­rs yearn for ‘natura­l conclu­sion’ to Arab Spring – secula­r democr­acy.

February 13, 2012

10 things I hate about parties

The all-too desi pick-up lines — My father’s an MNA, Chaudh­ry XYZ … do you want to dance with me?

February 5, 2012

Mansoor Ijaz’s video and other absurdities

Seeing the man, who shook the founda­tion of our govt, in a video featur­ing semi-nude female warrio­rs was bizarr­e.

January 19, 2012

The empty cradle

It is mostly the women who bear the stigma of infert­ility.

January 8, 2012

Twists and turns in the Benazir murder probe

Blame appear­s shifti­ng accord­ing to who partne­rs with whom at the helm.

December 27, 2011

Book review: Instant City - life and death, in the blink of an eye

Americ­an writer scratc­hes the surfac­e of Karach­i’s confli­cts and contra­dictio­ns.

December 4, 2011

From clay seals to cashless economy

Histor­y of money over the millen­nia showca­sed in the State Bank of Pakist­an (SBP) Museum & Art Galler­y.

November 7, 2011

PIA blues III: Obscure vendors keep the planes grounded

Inside­rs concer­ned about PIA’s recent appoin­tment of a little-known vendor for procur­ement of spare parts.

October 5, 2011

PIA blues II: The plane truth about flight safety

Cosy relati­onship with regula­tor, weak intern­al oversi­ght ensure that nation­al flag carrie­r stays sub-standa­rd.

October 4, 2011

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