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Review: Development Challenges of Pakistan
Beyond the numbers and fiscal jargon lies a tale of missed opportunities and systemic hurdles
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The age of the algorithm: are we ready?
The Chomsky-Foucault debate offers a timely discussion on the ethical implications of AI development
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Bijnori – A scholar ahead of his time
Dr Bijnori's masterpiece Mahasin-i-Kalaam-i-Ghalib is widely considered a classic
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Love, learning and legacy
Pearls and Shards by Dr. Iftikhar H. Malik is a captivating narrative that seamlessly blends rich heritage of Punjab
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Riding the Spanish wave
This Spanish gem, led by the seasoned Jose Coronado, weaves a tale of love, crime, and redemption in heart of Madrid
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Echoes of tradition and turmoil
Unveiling the complexities of tradition, patriarchy, and religious extremism in contemporary Pakistan
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Democracy, she said!
Zahid Hussain's 'Face to Face with Benazir,' a compilation of over 14 interviews with the former premier
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A banker’s life, in verse
In Quest of Mirage is a record of the wide range of the poet’s relationships in a variety of contexts
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Routine, even in extremis
In the face of impending doomsday, titular protagonist of Carol & the End of the World stays true to her daily rituals
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Writing with cinematic flair
Mumtaz Hussain is an artist who writes short stories through the lens of a filmmaker
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An anthem doesn’t just play
Historian and archivist of patriotic Pakistani songs, Absar Ahmed delves into the history of our patriotic songs
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When the reel queen met a real queen
Michelle Morgan takes the readers behind Marilyn Monroe’s life in England and how the tour changed her for the worse.
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Delusions, speculations and conspiracies
Author Brad Meltzer takes readers into history and divulges facts & figures which try to unfold the great conspiracies
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Reading news and writing history
To those who watched PTV or tuned Radio Pakistan during the 1970s and ’80s, Mahpara Zaidi, is not an unfamiliar name
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Her side of the story
Baywatch star Pamela Anderson talks about good, bad, and ugly parts of her life in her latest book Love, Pamela
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Get up to speed on the DC Multiverse
With The Flash running successfully all over the world, D.K. publishers bring you the one-stop guide to all things DC
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Films, stars and songs of the past
A film journalist turned filmmaker, Ali Sufiyan Afaqi shares the ‘never heard before’ tales of his stars' encounters
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The butterfly is back
Queen of malapropisms Moni Mohsin, once again sharply incises lifestyles, mindsets and thought processes of the haves
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The weight of expectations
A relatable journey of a woman’s arranged marriage longing to find her own identity beyond a daughter, wife and mother
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The story of a broken star: why Jinnah’s Pakistan split
This investigative compilation of renowned journalist and writer Altaf Husain Qureshi’s published work.
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More than just a place to pray
Famous for not only being a cultural hub, historical city of Lahore is also known as the pulsatile ‘heart of Pakistan’
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The fields of oppression
After the rape of a fifteen-year-old in a remote village, her twin resolves to restore and reclaim her sister’s honour
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A league of their own
Be it peasant’s laws, labour laws or sexual harassment, history is full of real women and their milestones.
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Why we can’t pay attention anymore
In Stolen Focus, ex-journalist Johann Hari tackles our growing inability to concentrate and offers possible solutions.
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After the fact
While a deeply personal account, Fact of a Body is an ambitious attempt at a memoir as well as murder investigation
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Book Review: The Liar’s Truth In The Age Of Misinformation
Book hits a little too close to home with a tale of an ordinary man selected for an extraordinary responsibility
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Taking hospital drama away from the small screen
Yet another story about the tension and drama that encompasses a hospital is presented in Rivals by Saad Shafqat
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A quiet suffering
How Isabel Allende’s contributions have played a role in underlining some important moments in history
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If darkness was a place
Writer Leigh Bardugo attempts to take a common trope of fantasy from the figurative to one that is quite literal
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India can't defeat Pakistan militarily, argues former Indian police officer in new book
Says frenzied import of conventional weapons cannot guarantee solutions to military problems posed by Pakistan, China
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Spooky action at a distance
The Express Tribune speaks to best-selling author Philip Ball about the inherent weirdness of quantum theory
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The man who would be king
Author Wajahat Saeed Khan speaks to The Express Tribune about the game-changing biography of Shahid Khan Afridi
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The business partnership between space studies and war planning
The Express Tribune speaks about the alliance between astrophysics and the military with Avis Lang and Neil Tyson
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Rekindling the light snuffed out by patriarchal honour
Journalist Sanam Maher speaks about the sensational life and death of Qandeel Baloch with The Express Tribune
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The fable of the other Nobel laureate from Pakistan
Pureland author Zarrar Said talks exclusively to The Express Tribune about new book, society and value of fiction
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The trauma and triumph of young girls forced from their homes
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai speaks exclusively to The Express Tribune about her new book and plans for the future
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Book Review: Brokering peace in nuclear environments
In Moeed Yusuf’s view, brokered bargaining is as much a theory of process as it is that of outcome
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Islam, migration, and the West
The resulting book builds the case that Islam is not a new phenomenon for Europe
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Journey into Europe: An antidote to the Clash of Civilisations
Akbar Ahmed’s latest book takes a deep look at the lives of Muslims living in the West
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New book on Trump a blow to his remaining honour
Book indicates that Pakistan will have to be very careful in its actions during Trump’s presence
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Scale of influence: When a journey goes awry
Abid Hassan Minto sheds light on Left-wing politics with dogged persistence
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Mapping truths: A collision of two worlds
‘Wuthering Heights’ explores conflict between rational, irrational dimensions of human psyche
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Parenthood: Love is all you ever need
‘The Kiss of Life’ is a father saving his son from cancer
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Sensible approach: Looking back to look forward
Shahid Siddiqui’s book is a timely addition to discourse on education
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Transition: From the book to the self
Former ambassador Tauheed Ahmed’s evocative collection of essays examines history of the written, printed word
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Under the microscope: The art of the poise
Muzaffar Ali Syed’s ‘Sukhan aur Ahl-e-Sukhan’ is a conscientious work of admirable intellectual integrity
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Review: Exploring the Muslim consciousness
Rajmohan Gandhi leaves out the collective wisdom of a community
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Review: Finer points of forest management
Sultan-i-Rome’s book puts the spotlight on Swat Valley
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Review: Khaled Ahmed breaks down Pakistan’s internal war
Aptly titled, the book breaks down various factors that have led to Pakistan being in the conundrum it is in today
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Review: Exhausted by the commonness of survival
Compilation of Manto’s letters gives unique insight into life of the man extraordinaire