The attack on Abdullah Shah Ghazi's shrine reaffirms the growing belief that a new-fangled brand of 'Islamic' fundamentalism has emerged as a deadly force.

Although politics is a hereditary business here, it is hard to gauge whether Bilawal will evolve into the archetypal leader the Pakistani awaam desires.

De makes no bones about expressly stating her opinion - her books have explored raunchy themes with such graceful cunning that their long-term affect is always superbly welcoming.

An uprising will not solve the problems of the impoverished. Without private landholdings there would be an an unavoidable loss of export revenue resulting in a financial crisis.

Faiz's poetry was brewed with political sensitivity and an artistic flair. A great deal of innovation is necessary to produce such poetry geared towards progression.

Fans fling tomatoes at donkeys and Veena Malik makes a few more scathing Asif related statements. Just another day in the sandalous world of Pakistani cricket.

Islam in Pakistan has lost its democratic appeal for even though minority rights have been safeguarded, the Muslim community has failed to preserve the rights of the Ahmadis.

"Will I meet university offer?" I wonder as I wrestle between hope and fear on result day. The day is filled with emotions: expectation, terror, tension and relief.

Writing fiction is akin to erecting a temple of consecrated ideas which, like religious convictions, should be sacrosanct for the author.

The formidable risk of flooding in Sindh is ever-present, and the sheer reluctance of people to evacuate could spell disaster.