BOOKS IN BRIEF

Published November 27, 2022

Reflections

Asma Jan Muhammad

Imposed upon us by society, culture, tradition or simply the way we’ve been raised, long-held beliefs can be a stumbling block in the pursuit of peace and joy. Even questioning them can make us feel traitorous. But the changing world means beliefs cannot be set in stone. As our environment evolves, so must our approach towards it. The author takes the first step by examining her own world, challenges her own presumptions, and inspires her readers to do the same.

20 Steps to Writing Articles

Muhammad Omar Iftikhar

In this collection of strategies to help writers seeking to publish in print and digital media, the author shares techniques on how to plan, research and develop an idea into a finished article. The short chapters cover everything the modern writer needs, from the basics of finding the right angle for the intended audience to how to gather information, and the importance of diligently adhering to publications’ individual guidelines down to the word count.

Published in Dawn, Books & Authors, November 27th, 2022

Opinion

Editorial

Competing narratives
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Competing narratives

Rather than hunting keyboard warriors, it would be better to support a transparent probe into reported deaths during PTI protest.
Early retirement
03 Dec, 2024

Early retirement

THE government is reportedly considering a proposal to reduce the average age of superannuation by five years to 55...
Being differently abled
03 Dec, 2024

Being differently abled

A SOCIETY comes of age when it does not normalise ‘othering’. As we observe the International Day of Persons ...
The ban question
Updated 02 Dec, 2024

The ban question

Parties that want PTI to be banned don't seem to realise they're veering away from the very ‘democratic’ credentials they claim to possess.
5G charade
Updated 02 Dec, 2024

5G charade

What use is faster internet when the state is determined to police every byte of data its citizens consume?
Syria offensive
Updated 02 Dec, 2024

Syria offensive

If Al Qaeda’s ideological allies establish a strong foothold in Syria, it will fuel transnational terrorism.