‘Yokai Parade’ exhibition in Karachi offers glimpse into world of unearthly Japanese creatures Imaginary supernatural beings dating centuries back have various shapes, sizes, myths, and even behaviours, thanks to the creativity of Japanese artists. Updated 31 Oct, 2024 11:36pm
Imran’s incarceration tests PTI’s cohesion Bushra-Aleema "rift" takes centre stage as workers grow disillusioned with incumbent leadership. Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:18am
Govt beseeching other countries to invest is the wrong way to promote investment The credibility of the country is hurt when a government plays a front-line role in pursuing investment. Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:02am
On Karachi’s coast, a group of surfers chases waves and their dreams Surfing enthusiasts group "Surfers of Buleiji" has grown to around 50 in a country where cricket and hockey are the main sports. Published 31 Oct, 2024 04:54pm
Editorial: Without plugging loopholes, market valuation rates won’t help boost tax revenues Entire system of fixing valuation rates for collecting taxes on real estate transactions is indicative of a massive informal, undocumented economy. Published 31 Oct, 2024 08:52am
How can the civil service be reformed to improve its performance? The old systems of governance do not equip bureaucrats with the required technical skills. Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:22am
Editorial: It’s encouraging to note CJP Afridi wasted no time putting his house in order It is hoped that SC will set about correcting imbalances in the tripartite distribution of power that have crept in over past few years. Published 30 Oct, 2024 09:13am
It’s official! The Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum finale is heading to cinemas Advance booking for tickets is now available. Published 31 Oct, 2024 01:43pm
Your least favourite incel Andrew Tate is also racist The 'influencer' took a potshot at Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh and said his jacket "stinks of curry". Published 31 Oct, 2024 01:39pm
1,000 authors call for mass boycott of Israeli cultural institutions, pro-Israel groups decry ‘discrimination’ Sally Rooney, Arundhati Roy, William Dalrymple, Jhumpa Lahiri, Fatima Bhutto and 1,000 other authors have signed the letter calling for the boycott. Published 31 Oct, 2024 12:43pm
The choice before American voters is between genocide and genocide Michigan, defined as a ‘swing state’, is home to the largest geographic concentrations of Arab-Americans in US. Published 30 Oct, 2024 09:24am
Palestinian playwright Ahmed Tobasi has perfected the art of cultural resistance Tobasi wants Palestine to not only be known for the people who died with guns, but for the people who brought its culture to the world. Published 30 Oct, 2024 02:04pm
The judiciary is perhaps facing its toughest test as govt plans to further distort the Constitution There is a long battle ahead for CJP Afridi, not only to uphold Constitution but to also correct past mistakes of judicial overreach. Published 30 Oct, 2024 09:38am
Editorial: If done right, restored trade with India can also lead to better bilateral ties The issue is that important stakeholders within the state must be on board if there is to be a normalisation of trade ties. Updated 29 Oct, 2024 09:58am
The drama between Aima Baig and Sara Raza Khan explained It all started when Khan said Aima Baig wouldn't be a singer without autotune... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:07pm
Coke Studio’s ‘Piya Piya Calling’ nominated for Norwegian music award "We didn’t know this timeline could exist in our lives," says season 15 producer Xulfi. Published 30 Oct, 2024 04:04pm
Seven battlegrounds, with swing vote history, to decide US presidency With candidates needing 270 of the 538 electoral votes to win, elections tend to be decided in the hotly contested “swing states”. Updated 29 Oct, 2024 04:17pm
‘CEO of supercute’: Hello Kitty turns 50 Hello Kitty is the epitome of Japan’s “kawaii” soft power, and she is the mascot of a campaign promoting good tourist etiquette in Tokyo. Published 30 Oct, 2024 01:11pm