Patwari Bhands of an Ancient Punjabi Regime
Javed Hassan | It’s a universal truth that change is not easy, and for those who have enjoyed a cozy cordiality with past regimes, having...
From enduring sexual violence to becoming noble laureate – Dr. Zeeshan Khan
Dr. Zeeshan Khan | “At some point, there was rape and nothing else. This becomes your normal day,” Ms. Murad wrote in her autobiography, “The...
Indian airline hits a wall: ‘Ba Kamal Log, La Jawab Service’
News Desk | A passenger plane travelling from the south Indian city of Trichy to Dubai sustained damage after hitting the airport wall during takeoff....
Iran’s new breed of charities on poverty frontline
AFP | At an outreach center in southern Tehran, teenagers are learning to be journalists, while upstairs their mothers are fine-tuning their sewing skills and...
ICC charges Sri Lankan legend Jayasuriya in anti-corruption probe
AFP | Dashing former Sri Lankan batsman and ex-chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya has been charged for not cooperating with a match-fixing probe and concealing information,...
The Lhotshampa: The unhappy people of the world’s happiest country
AFP | The Himalayan nation of Bhutan, often described as a "Shangri-La" where happiness is equated to wealth, is holding elections this week. But the Lhotshampa...
England’s northern ports look to prosper from Brexit
AFP | Brexit has brought hope to the windswept docks of the Humber River, a key goods gateway in northeast England where tens of millions...
Sushmita Sen, Bipasha Basu laud #MeToo movement
News Desk | Bollywood actresses Sushmita Sen and Bipasha Basu have appreciated the women who are courageously coming forward with their stories of sexual harassment....
Anti-corruption unit initiates probe against 25 PHA officers
News Desk | The anti-corruption watchdog, NAB (Rawalpindi) has initiated an inquiry against 25 officers of Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA), sources said on Thursday....
Sunday by-poll: Analysis and lessons for PTI
Farah Adeed | At the very outset, I want to congratulate the young, energetic, committed and vocal social worker and young politician Alamgir Khan (founder of...
Kazakh court case tests Chinese power-James M Dorsey
James M. Dorsey | A Kazakh court is set to put to the test China’s ability to impose its will and strong-arm Muslim nations into remaining silent...
Govt behaviour on By Polls show difference between PTI & others
News Analysis | The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) successfully held by-elections on Sunday. By-elections were carried out for 35 constituencies of national and provincial...