Match Point

Islamic education has made it more important for a Muslim to know how to offer his prayers than to know what his prayers mean. This ideological gap is where the Taliban come in.

We do not need to produce art for the sole sake of creating a national image - it is not diplomatic currency but a tool to tell the truth about our culture. Not a fake one.

The must-have music gadget has got yet another make-over. iPods are sleeker, funner and more expensive. So how do the new models measure up to old ones?

The general feeling is that Aamir has been led astray by his seniors, specifically captain Salman and fellow fast bowler Asif. Will the PCB be able to discipline these players?

I recognize that whether we like to admit it or not, there is a deep chasm separating the goals of ‘Eastern’ feminism from those of ‘Western’ feminism.

My heart sank as I read through "The Fresh Prince of Pakistan" - a parody song making the rounds on Facebook mocking my country and my people.

The hard working people of Pakistan are being scammed out of billions by a bunch of incompetent outfits. A prime example is the union of Pakistan Railways.

A footballer player can only be a true great if he achieves great things in international football - particularly at the World Cup. But what if you never reached the field?

Mainstream media has a penchant for melodrama. Anchors with urban backgrounds cannot understand the issues or needs of flood survivors. Community media is key in this 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.