SOUNDSCAPES OF MUHARRAM

SOUNDSCAPES OF MUHARRAM

Soul-stirring, heartbreaking, and melodically and poetically inventive, the noha occupies a central place in the Subcontinent’s Muharram mourning tradition.
Updated 24 Jun, 2026 08:02pm
ARTSPEAK : STAYING ALIVE

ARTSPEAK : STAYING ALIVE

Amid urban breakdown and political uncertainty, the people of Karachi rely upon humour, community and citizen-led governance
Published 21 Jun, 2026 07:11am
FICTION: REOPENING THE WOUNDS

FICTION: REOPENING THE WOUNDS

A reunion among three former best friends unravels long-held secrets, regrets and unanswered questions in this fast-paced debut
Updated 23 Jun, 2026 06:25am
THE TUBE

THE TUBE

Usama Khan and Mirza Zain Baig star opposite Sabeena Farooq in a family drama and in a game of emotional musical chairs.
Updated 21 Jun, 2026 10:29am
THE GRAPEVINE

THE GRAPEVINE

After somewhat suddenly getting married to British Fantastic Beasts actor Callum Turner in London on May 31, pop star Dua Lipa...
Updated 21 Jun, 2026 10:11am
Business & Finance
Punjab’s planned PIVOT

Punjab’s planned PIVOT

Punjab Innovation for Value, Opportunity and Transformation adds roughly 100 basis points to province’s three-year average GDP growth, lifting overall provincial growth with industry seeing the largest relative boost.
Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:03am
Sindh’s development question

Sindh’s development question

The current budget reinforces the perception that the PPP has diluted many of its core values to align with the country’s prevailing power structure.
Updated 22 Jun, 2026 07:29am
Budget contradictions

Budget contradictions

Tax incentives can improve profitability and encourage investment, but they cannot fully offset structural impediments such as high energy costs, infrastructure gaps and limited development spending.
Updated 22 Jun, 2026 07:50am
Mailbox

Mailbox

This is regarding the article “Mothers of inventions” by Marvi Soomro (YW, May 9).
Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:09am