Patriotic young Pakistani movie watcher not to watch “Phantom” till master print comes on...
Matter of principle
Lahore - Our Filmi Correspondent: In a move resplendent with patriotic fervour, local Lahori movie buff Umair Haq has decided not to...
Taking NAP Forward
More to it than just napping!
The National Action Plan (NAP) was an indication of Pakistan finally overcoming its lethargy in order to eradicate militancy...
Chickens come home to roost
Khanzada was just the beginning
Hillary Clinton was right when she told Hina Rabbani Khar, “You can't keep snakes in your backyard and expect them...
Fight comes to Punjab
It was inevitable
Turns out that Shuja Khanzada kept a surprisingly low profile considering the important nature of his job. He was Punjab’s NAP man,...
Interview: Islamabad and Kabul have no option but to talk –Saleem Safi
Unrealistic demands and exaggerated perceptions
Saleem Safi has been the face of the AfPak conflict in the Pakistani press for some time now. He has...
Walled City and the remains of fresco
Another proud piece of our heritage withering away
Looking at the vibrant fresco designs on the walls and ceilings of many heritage sites, I often...
PTI exposes conspiracy of “gang of 133,730” PML-N activists that rigged NA-19 polls
Lahore - Our PTI Correspondent: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday revealed a comprehensive case on what it says is the biggest rigging exercise...
Ayesha Mumtaz on payroll of powerful “ghar-ka-khana” lobby, restaurant association alleges
Lahore - Our Food Correspondent: In an explosive press conference, the All Pakistan Restaurateurs Association (APRA) alleged that Punjab Food Authority boss Ayesha Mumtaz...
Village idiot still wants talks with the Taliban
Lahore - Our Village Correspondent: Rahim Haider, a village idiot from a village in Matta, had gained nationwide attention for still wanting talks with...
Amid glaring photo sessions in Kasur, rape victims await trauma counselling
How the nation was shamed!
MW was a bright kid in the classroom. Teachers and family wondered alike when he refused to go to school...
Child trafficking: A psychological outlook
A new perpetual dilemma in Pakistan
When children are young their entire world revolves around their parents and primary care givers who can provide all...
‘Our shame, our burden’
Gravest sins in the land of the pure
The entire nation was shocked after the case of 400 video recordings of more than 280 children...
Barbaric stories
Never expect a sane response from an insane system
Our children are our greatest treasure. They are our future. Those who abuse them tear at...
Complicit in their abuse
Twisted notions of honour and shame
The revelation of what is being called the country’s largest child abuse case has struck as a horrific nightmare....
INTERVIEW: ‘This has gone on for a long, long time’ –Dr Farzana Bari
Cases of child abuse are not a rarity in Pakistan
They were abused, they were filmed, they were blackmailed -- they were scarred for life.
The...
Of spiritual, poetic and academic writing
Ch Anwaar Ahmad is a noted educationist and religious scholar. In the second part of his publication Aa’ina-e-Haqeeqat, he has discussed the fundamentals of...
Birth pangs of a new Karachi
This one’s tearing at the seams
Turbulent times have become second nature to Karachi. The city has seen more than its fair share of lows,...
