Kitchen

By Banana Yoshimoto

Translated into Urdu by Khurram Sohail

Written in an engaging style, Kitchen comes across as a work of fiction that belongs in our social milieu. Banana Yoshimoto looks at the world with an unusual degree of sensitivity, and shows one how the ordinary kitchen can be one’s creative realm.


Angrezi Romanvi Shuraa ke Urdu Shairi par Asrat

By Nighat Naheed Zafar

Nighat Naheed Zafar picks an unusual theme for her research, and unravels the history of poetry from an unusual perspective. Her study involves delving into the influence of the Romantic poets on our indigenous Urdu poetry.


State of Human Rights in 2015

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan

An annual publication by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, this book incorporates essential facts and figures. Widely regarded as a reliable source of data, the report covers a wide range of subjects.

Opinion

Editorial

Counterterrorism plan
Updated 23 Nov, 2024

Counterterrorism plan

Lacunae in our counterterrorism efforts need to be plugged quickly.
Bullish stock market
23 Nov, 2024

Bullish stock market

NORMALLY, stock markets rise gradually. In recent months, however, Pakistan’s stock market has soared to one ...
Political misstep
Updated 23 Nov, 2024

Political misstep

To drag a critical ally like Saudi Arabia into unfounded conspiracies is detrimental to Pakistan’s foreign policy.
Kurram atrocity
Updated 22 Nov, 2024

Kurram atrocity

It would be a monumental mistake for the state to continue ignoring the violence in Kurram.
Persistent grip
22 Nov, 2024

Persistent grip

An audit of polio funds at federal and provincial levels is sorely needed, with obstacles hindering eradication efforts targeted.
Green transport
22 Nov, 2024

Green transport

THE government has taken a commendable step by announcing a New Energy Vehicle policy aiming to ensure that by 2030,...