Pakistan: The world’s bravest democracy
The results of May 11 elections prove that if given the opportunity, Pakistani masses would embrace democracy against the religious orthodoxy.

Using analytics to identify voter fraud
Pakistanis may want to learn from others who have relied on scientific method, courts and the rule of law to resolve electoral disputes.

Bombing the vote in Karachi
Indeed, it is known by all that not participating in the vote is capitulation to those bent on establishing the Emirate of Karachi and returning to medieval times.

“Yes, Prime Minister” – From us to the US
In the end, it is the people of Pakistan who are to decide whether our relationship with the most influential international player has changed for the better or worse.

From Hashim to Asif: Tales of perseverance
In Pakistan, players have to struggle against obstacles which, in most countries, would be non-existent for anyone with talent.

Pakistan-China relations: A history
Only China came to our rescue by sending an army of 77,000 chefs to Pakistan who prepared giant bowls of chicken corn soup, writes NFP.

The star and his fan
Shahid Afridi was a sensation from day one – he played his cricket outside the realm of the game itself and inside the hearts of his fans.

Five years on: A poorer, hungrier nation
Has electoral democracy been able to deliver jobs to the unemployed, and food to the poor? A quick economic recap of the past five years is in order.

The khalis food movement
The high levels of contamination in the food we eat in Pakistan explains this sudden growth of an organic food movement.

The mysterious case of the white tigress
Can we please retire this election symbol out of respect for these endangered species, asks Rina Saeed Khan.

Weekly Classics: Grave of the Fireflies
The film opens with death. No one is ever ready to face death, whether in reality or beyond. The immediate sorrow grips you anyhow.

From Amreeka to Pakistan: Hello Lahore!
The last stopover in Pakistan – the first day begins with falling sick in the new city, making Aizzah cut her scheduled workshop short.

Stoking the fires of radicalisation
The Pakistani media have been responsible to a large extent for infusing more religiosity in a country already greatly obsessed with religion.

Multan’s vote collider and the Bosan particle in our politics
Can Bosan’s mentors provide his vote bank a new spin or will it be up for grabs for the two traditional contenders?