Match Point

The banning of the film in which a nationally heralded youth icon is featured, is a manifestation of a myopic attitude.

The antagonism which spawns divisions along ethnic, religious and ideological lines is a scourge which has been rampant in the world since time immemorial. It has been a cause of great unrest and a precursor of grave injustices committed. The prevalence of this phenomenon is no different in our part of the world. I often see myself holding my head in frustration over the incessant bashing of Hindus, Jews and other cultural groupings.

Exactly what aspect of the Chinese 'model' does our President want us to copy - economic freedom and political repression?

Senior Middle East Editor for CNN, Octavia Nasr's forced resignation following a controversial tweet raises important questions about media freedom

Let me be your guide to the walled city. I will walk with you to the narrow lanes of Lohari Gate through Lahore, the city I was born in. Walking towards the gate, we are surrounded by the Lahori bazaar. You can see outstanding ancient architecture, wooden balconies, beautiful carving on doors and windows but this architectural heritage has been brutally defaced.

While many are calling it a ‘psychic’ creature and are still astonished over its ‘powers’, others have called it a conspiracy of the bookies.I went to the extent of hearing far-fetched theories such as the entire teams being bribed with millions of dollars to go along with the octopus’s prediction so that bookies could make their share of billions!

Are people in relationships happier than those who are single? Many of my friends were happy when their relationships started but now just a few years after getting married, they are miserable. According to a psychologist men need to be in a relationship more than women.

Can any of us ever claim to have selflessly placed ourselves in someone else’s position?

Supporting Dasti means the prime minister felt no regret in backing someone who had wilfully broken the law

Politicians have deepened the wedge between morality and politics through their shameless defense of fake degrees. The youth are learning some tertible lessons.