Category: Pakistan
About the GT Road (Grand Trunk Road)
by Irshad Salim: When the GT Road (Grand Trunk Road) was operational, it connected the…
The ‘Camp Geneva Community’ in Dhaka: Abandoned But Not Silenced
In conversation with Mr. Hasan Mohammad, hosted by Dr. Rakhshinda. A powerful journey from the heart of Geneva Camp, Dhaka.
Pakistan: Comprador Nation
Ammar Ali Jan: Since 1958, US backing for the army –seen as an essential counterweight to Soviet influence –has made the country’s political sphere hostile for democratic forces.
Democracy Disconnected: The Power Struggle in Pakistan
by Irshad Salim: This morning as I shared my views in a WhatsApp Forum: “The…
The Wrinkles of Poverty
Habib Khan, Quetta: Typically, our Saturday café (Ex-Baldia) sessions strive to steer clear of the…
Madhubala Has a New Home
The decision to transfer Madhubala was taken two years ago after the death of the elephant Noor Jahan.
‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’ and the Magic of Slow Burn
The series takes us through the unsteady domestic lives of Sharjeena and Mustafa, who navigate the difficulties of love and honour…
Lahore ‘Smog’
“Gaadi thok di, Tu jaanta hai mera Baap kaun hai?”. The other guy comes out of his Mercedes -slaps the first guy hard and…
Pakistan’s Blackest Day
Not even the fall of Dhaka in December 1971 can begin to compare with the scale of national humiliation involved.
What Would a Trump or Harris Presidency Mean for Pakistan?
As the US presidential race unfolds, Pakistan watches closely — yet the outcome is unlikely to stray from the well-worn paths of pragmatism.
26th Amendment: Drafted Elsewhere, Deliberated by a Select Few, Passed in Supreme Haste
Umair Javed in Dawn: (T)his amendment carries the element of being person-specific, at least in the current moment.
Oh, Sindh: A Poem By Murad Ali Shah Bukerai (Video)
“From the peaks of the hills to the shores of the sea, In the heart of every Sindhi, it’s love we see,” (Watch video song also).