review

A haunting murder in a quiet town is half the story. The other half lies in the mind of the author.

Secrets We Keep does not shy away from peeling back the layers of class divide and false comforts of privilege

In A Legislative Odyssey, ex-senator Dr Karim Ahmed Khuwaja offers an insider’s view of lawmaking in Pakistan

Muhammed Asif Nawaz’s novel traverses landscapes of heartbreak, heritage & hope

Dive into 19th-century Sicily, a land on the cusp of dramatic change, to experience the opulence of the aristocracy

The final season of "Wrong Side of the Tracks" plunges viewers back into the volatile neighbourhood of Entrevías

The latest K-drama getting rave reviews unfolds a family saga set in the stunning Jeju Island

As Pakistan’s beloved league turns 10, cracks emerge amid fan fatigue, franchise frustration, and fading star power.

Digital dangers, toxic masculinity and parental blind spots converge in the show

More than a decade after her passing, Abeda Iqbal Azad's legacy as an activist poet still echoes deeply

Moonis Ahmar's new book links persistent conflicts to Pakistan's inability to embrace enlightenment principles

American family dramas captivate audiences by portraying relatable life experiences within idyllic settings

From Plato’s Cave to religion, people across history have pondered whether ours is truly the ultimate reality

With trite tropes & run-of-the-mill roles, the show just hovers on the comedy barometer as an amusing show

Boman Irani’s is a deeply relatable tale of navigating intergenerational bonds with love

Netflix’s The Serpent attempts to capture the twisted reality of Charles Sobhraj’s crimes

A pioneering figure in Urdu literature, Mazharul Islam blends reality with magical realism in his latest novel

Aisha Sarwari’s raw and unflinching memoir lays bare the contradictions of love, marriage, and feminism

The Only Girl In The Orchestra explores the life of Orin O’Brien, the first woman in the New York Philharmonic

The central theme of David Fincher’s 2023 film evokes Sufi parables that warn us away from self-destructive cycles

The film takes us on an emotional journey through poverty, sacrifice & the resilience of the human spirit

Inclusive institutions drive prosperity, while corruption and selective laws lead to ruin

When its new season dropped, the Internet threw up remnants of a macabre past which still haunts Korea

The series peels back the layers of India’s infamous Tihar Jail, exposing power, corruption & resilience

While we were loving Gaiman and his work, he was using his fandom as bait

The book shows how the Golden Age of Islamic thought shaped thinking in all the Abrahamic faiths

The series is a delicate portrait of a family in turmoil, brought together by knowledge of a father’s infidelity

From Abrahamic accounts to the Vedas, one can trace the signs of Pashtun ethos enduring to this day

The novel explores resistance and empowerment in a totalitarian society that strips women of freedom

Shocking revelations about Neil Gaiman, Alice Munro & Cormac McCarthy rocked the literary world in 2024

Amidst the Dead explores love, loss & self-discovery against the backdrop of conflict-stricken Peshawar in the 2000s

‘Mother, Couch’ & ‘Lost Lake Confessions’ explore how we confront pressures of family, friendship & mortality

Rohit Shetty’s cop universe returns with cranked up action, but the storyline falters in the chaos

The legendary Studio Ghibli founder delivers another masterpiece with The Boy and the Heron

Permits are being assessed to ensure compliance with Australia’s human rights, international commitments

In trying to subvert the expectations of fans of the 2019 film, the sequel loses the plot entirely

In a bustling 18th-century kitchen, the series simmers with rich aromas of love, intrigue, and betrayal

Stunning performances and a deeply moving story make it a ‘must see’ for anyone who has lost a loved one

Why a streaming service like Netflix is cancelling shows that have fan following

Tackling the sensitive topic of ‘coming out’, the documentary follows two friends on a road trip across US

Mohammad Ali Samejo’ true to life portrayal of Karachi explores the challenges its denizens face

New and old interpretations of Greek mythology come to life with modern flair in Kaos

Damien Chazelle's bold and unflinching Babylon takes audiences on a chaotic journey

Anubhav Sinha's latest venture teases with potential but falls short of delivering a truly compelling narrative

China's AAA debut redefines industry norms with record-smashing fusion of ancient lore, high-octane gameplay

Bank reinstates performance-related job cuts in 2022 after halting it for two years due to COVID-19 pandemic

The portrayal of women in Pakistani teleplays unpacks damaging narratives that need an urgent shift

A terrifyingly funny sequel, it delivers scares and laughs with a heartwarming story

Pakistan's first 2D animation film sets an exceptional precedent for cinematic endeavours

Featuring fresh faces and stunning action, Kill is a gripping story inspired by a real-life incident