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15 hours ago
Fossils from Sindh need urgent attention
In Sindh’s geological formations, many more discoveries are waiting to be unearthed.
In Sindh’s geological formations, many more discoveries are waiting to be unearthed.
1 day ago
Spotlight: “I want to sing for Pakistan”
Why would an American singer want to sing in Pakistan and share her feelings for this country with her people back home?
Why would an American singer want to sing in Pakistan and share her feelings for this country with her people back home?
1 day ago
TTP unlikely to follow Afghan Taliban on anti-polio help
TTP will not follow in the footsteps of their Afghan counterparts and continue to block vaccination against polio.
TTP will not follow in the footsteps of their Afghan counterparts and continue to block vaccination against polio.
2 days ago
First-ever public display of original artefacts at museum
The extremely valuable artefacts in the museum, like at all other big museums of the world, are kept under lock and key.
The extremely valuable artefacts in the museum, like at all other big museums of the world, are kept under lock and key.
2 days ago
Security, ailing economy await Nawaz’s foreign policy agenda
Dealing with security challenges and stabilising the ailing economy is set to drive incoming PML-N government’s foreign policy agenda.
Dealing with security challenges and stabilising the ailing economy is set to drive incoming PML-N government’s foreign policy agenda.
3 days ago
Afghans recall US soldier’s killing rampage
I screamed and screamed, 'He is just a baby. Don't kill him. Don't kill him.' But he just kept the gun in his mouth. He didn't say anything. He just stared at him,'' recalls Masooma.
I screamed and screamed, 'He is just a baby. Don't kill him. Don't kill him.' But he just kept the gun in his mouth. He didn't say anything. He just stared at him,'' recalls Masooma.
16th May, 2013
Book review: From ‘radical’ to ‘spiritual’
'The Islamist' is a memoir by Ed Husain which traces the religious journey of a British Muslim of Bangladeshi descent, writes Gowhar Geelani.
'The Islamist' is a memoir by Ed Husain which traces the religious journey of a British Muslim of Bangladeshi descent, writes Gowhar Geelani.
16th May, 2013
Breaking the wall
Dhaani, reinforced the idea of how comedy can be used for effectively communicating a serious subject to theatre-goers.
Dhaani, reinforced the idea of how comedy can be used for effectively communicating a serious subject to theatre-goers.
16th May, 2013
Great Gatsby” stars dazzle despite damp Cannes opening
DiCaprio, joined by his ''Gatsby'' co-star, Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, declared the 66th Cannes officially begun.
DiCaprio, joined by his ''Gatsby'' co-star, Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, declared the 66th Cannes officially begun.
15th May, 2013
Lord Nazir speaks out
The British parliamentarian of Kashmiri origin, has ended his nearly four-decade affiliation with the Labour Party following a row over his alleged anti-Semitic remarks.
The British parliamentarian of Kashmiri origin, has ended his nearly four-decade affiliation with the Labour Party following a row over his alleged anti-Semitic remarks.
15th May, 2013
ANP workers upset by defeat despite sacrifices, uplift work
The defeat of ANP in Saturday’s elections has disappointed its workers, who feel voters in KP should have thought about the party’s sacrifices against terrorism.
The defeat of ANP in Saturday’s elections has disappointed its workers, who feel voters in KP should have thought about the party’s sacrifices against terrorism.
15th May, 2013
Technology helps Pakistan to ‘fairest’ polls
Saturday's election saw about 50 million Pakistanis vote, with centre-right former prime minister Nawaz Sharif emerging the winner.
Saturday's election saw about 50 million Pakistanis vote, with centre-right former prime minister Nawaz Sharif emerging the winner.
14th May, 2013
Herald exclusive: The king is back, long live the king
Nawaz chose for himself the image of one who didn't yield to a request readily, a politician with the ability of keeping people guessing.
Nawaz chose for himself the image of one who didn't yield to a request readily, a politician with the ability of keeping people guessing.
14th May, 2013
Amidst the euphoria, the dark underbelly
“I wish I knew why I was told to leave Pakistan. ‘Undesirable activities’ is so broad as to be virtually meaningless,” Declan Walsh told Dawn.
“I wish I knew why I was told to leave Pakistan. ‘Undesirable activities’ is so broad as to be virtually meaningless,” Declan Walsh told Dawn.
13th May, 2013
Fazl moves to keep PTI out of power
Living up to its reputation, KP is again heading for a coalition government, triggering a race among parties to out-manoeuvre each other and gather partners.
Living up to its reputation, KP is again heading for a coalition government, triggering a race among parties to out-manoeuvre each other and gather partners.
13th May, 2013
Election 2013 — A bad harvest for political dynasties
Several surnames such as Khar, Jatoi, Gilani, Cheema, Kaira, Bharwana, Raja and Wattoo failed to impress voters who switched over to their rivals, mostly backed by PML-N.
Several surnames such as Khar, Jatoi, Gilani, Cheema, Kaira, Bharwana, Raja and Wattoo failed to impress voters who switched over to their rivals, mostly backed by PML-N.
13th May, 2013
Major issues the govt led by Nawaz will face
Sharif's government will face a host of problems, including faltering economic growth, worsening energy shortages and continued attacks by militants.
Sharif's government will face a host of problems, including faltering economic growth, worsening energy shortages and continued attacks by militants.
12th May, 2013
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa voters defy all odds and record history
The heavy rush was not limited only to male polling stations as female voters took it to the polling stations right from early polling hours on Saturday.
The heavy rush was not limited only to male polling stations as female voters took it to the polling stations right from early polling hours on Saturday.
12th May, 2013
Youth brings colour and energy to election
The youth’s participation not only made electioneering for the 2013 general election colourful but it also infused the polling day with enthusiasm on Saturday.
The youth’s participation not only made electioneering for the 2013 general election colourful but it also infused the polling day with enthusiasm on Saturday.
12th May, 2013
Blast victims narrate their harrowing tales
“I was in charge of driving voters to the polling station,” said Ziarat Khan after having undergone initial treatment at the JPMC.
“I was in charge of driving voters to the polling station,” said Ziarat Khan after having undergone initial treatment at the JPMC.
