Sara Faruqi

Pakistan's female Rangers: Life on the base

Pakistan's female Rangers: Life on the base

Is there more that these women can do, other than check post duty? Incidents in the last five years would suggest that out of the 420,000 strong paramilitary forces, there is a need to have women serving in frontline duty. Published 25 Mar, 2013 06:20pm
Pakistani women journalists recognised

Pakistani women journalists recognised

The first Women in Media Awards ceremony took place at the Beach Luxury Hotel on Wednesday and celebrated the works of female Pakistani journalists. Published 13 Mar, 2013 04:42pm

English — a South Asian language

Under a sunny sky and amid a cool breeze, the courtyards and gardens of the Alhamra Arts Centre were filled with chatter on Sunday as people mingled with authors, artists and academics on the second (and last) day of Published 25 Feb, 2013 03:20am

Building aesthetics

One of the last few sessions of the day was perhaps one of the most informative as well. Titled ‘Architecture of Aesthetics and Urbanism’, the session was with a star cast of panelists in the related field – Ebba Koch, Kamil K Published 24 Feb, 2013 08:08pm
Small revolutions and sewing machines

Small revolutions and sewing machines

A few women in the hopes of conserving a forest, started a movement that changed the family income dynamics of 400 households. Published 17 Dec, 2012 02:24pm
Friends remember Cowasjee

Friends remember Cowasjee

“A serious loss,” is how M.A. Majid, the man who edited Ardeshir Cowasjee’s columns for decades, summed up the... Published 29 Nov, 2012 01:28pm
Through the Lahore Science Museum

Through the Lahore Science Museum

Whether it’s due to lack of funding or disinterest by the government the atmosphere lacks a sense of wonderment and excitement. Published 03 Oct, 2012 01:08pm

[audio http://i.dawn.com/2012/09/dawn-news-bulletin-01-09-2012.mp3] Published 01 Sep, 2012 04:54pm

Rickshaws take modern turn

KARACHI, Aug 29: “Soon every rickshaw will be called a rik,” exclaims Mohsin Abbas, the owner of city’s latest transport service — Call-a-Rik. Published 29 Aug, 2012 08:12pm
Venkat Ananth on cricket corruption

Venkat Ananth on cricket corruption

Cricket columnist Venkat Ananth explains why he supports Sri Lanka, the BCCI and how Karachi feels like home. Published 01 Aug, 2012 12:58pm
Lyari wars political, say residents

Lyari wars political, say residents

During the past four days, more than 20 people, as well as six security personnel, have lost their lives in the... Published 01 May, 2012 02:26pm
Suu Kyi claims by-elections win

Suu Kyi claims by-elections win

Myanmar’s opposition claimed a historic victory on Sunday for pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in her first bid... Published 02 Apr, 2012 04:06am
Drops full of hope

Drops full of hope

In a room full of lady health workers (LHW) and government school teachers, a training session is underway at the... Published 31 Jan, 2012 03:35pm