Sarah Eleazar

Footprints: Students, not security threats

Demonstrations of solidarity with people suffering in Gaza are increasingly being framed in the language of security and risk. Updated 04 May, 2024 08:09am

LUMS to remember scholar, public intellectual Saba Mahmood

LAHORE: Scholars and academics from prominent institutions around the world will gather at the Lahore University of... Published 10 Dec, 2023 07:03am

Jaranwala residents had little to begin with — the violent mob took away their hope too

The most destructive members of the mob were children aged 10 to 15 years, says a resident. “I have never been this scared of children.” Published 21 Aug, 2023 11:24am

Clashes in parts of Lahore as military called in

The streets of Lahore saw heavy deployment of law enforcement agencies on Wednesday as protests that broke out after... Published 11 May, 2023 06:55am

Situationer: On Red Lines and Green Signals

The connection of Imran's arrest to the ISPR’s statement from a day before indicate malicious intent on behalf of the sitting govt. Updated 10 May, 2023 09:13am

Analysis: ‘Easy targets’ in a political feud

It is unfortunate in Pakistan politics that powerful men use tactics of feminisation to humiliate their opponents. Updated 05 Jan, 2023 08:07am

Remembering Junaid Jamshed — the singer, the scholar, the philanthropist and Pakistan's national icon

JJ was a man of many labels — a trendsetter, a spiritual inspiration and the centre of much media attention. Published 07 Dec, 2021 03:11pm

Footprints: Bernie barrels towards Super Tuesday

Senator Bernie Sanders appears to be dominating the polls. Updated 01 Mar, 2020 10:12am

Anti-Modi protesters make presence felt at rally

Raja Muzafar of the Kashmir Global Council says the voice of Kashmiris has been throttled because of the media ban. Updated 23 Sep, 2019 07:44am

Who should we vote for?

LAHORE: When it comes to metaphors surrounding politics, the umpire is meant to represent the will of the people,... Published 22 Jul, 2018 07:57am

SITUATIONER: The parties and their promise of job creation

IT has been five years since Mohammad Talha — who lives in Usmania Colony, near Shimla Pahari — graduated from... Published 21 Jul, 2018 07:03am

Smaller parties banking on people’s hope for change

The growing influence of smaller parties can be seen in the movements, protests, campaigns, and the odd spectacle. Updated 06 Jul, 2018 01:04pm

Cost of running an election campaign

From excessive application fees to increased spending limits electoral politics is for the rich, funded by the rich. Updated 29 Jun, 2018 08:10am

Footprints: A PLACE FOR RECORD

Sitting behind a large desk, Syeda Shamim Asghar Jafri, research officer at the Punjab Archives, gesticulates... Published 08 Jun, 2018 07:16am

Academics, friends remember anthropologist

LAHORE: Several academics from Pakistan paid tribute to late anthropologist Saba Mahmood, professor of anthropology... Published 18 Apr, 2018 07:13am

Political, economic stability key to BRI dividends

LAHORE: Calling for reforms, transparency and strengthening regulatory mechanisms for industries, speakers at a... Published 08 Apr, 2018 06:47am

A time to celebrate peace

LAHORE: The outpour of solidarity in the wake of the tragic attack on communities celebrating Nauroz or the Persian... Published 22 Mar, 2018 07:03am

Sexual harassment in Pakistan: Breaking the silence on sexism in academia

Believing that taking action is more damaging than staying silent, most women continue to put up with harassment. Updated 22 Mar, 2018 09:42am

Footprints: REDISCOVERING THEATRE

THE open-air theatre at Lawrence Garden was packed with people enjoying a balmy Sunday last month dedicated to... Published 13 Mar, 2018 07:05am

PM to focus on science and maths in new roadmap for education

PRIME Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has agreed to focus efforts on improving the state of learning in mathematics ... Published 02 Mar, 2018 07:06am