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WRONGFULLY IMPRISONED IN THE ‘LAND OF THE FREE’

Uzair S. Paracha, a Pakistani and an IBA graduate living in New York, was arrested by the US in 2003. He eventually won his freedom in 2020, after spending 17 years behind bars.

Uzair S. Paracha Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:18am

ARCHITECTURE: AN AIRPORT CALLED HOME

For the architect daughter of the Jinnah Terminal’s chief architect, the Karachi airport is not just a place of arrivals and

Asma H. Florençon Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:18am

FOOTBALL: LOVING ARSENAL IN PAKISTAN

Arsenal won the English Premier League this year after 22 years. One Gooner from Karachi recounts why he supported the club for

Ahmed Affan Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:18am

Branded Content

Why SQD-Mini LED is the display breakthrough we’ve been waiting for?

The display industry is entering a new phase, where reducing trade-offs is as important as pushing performance limits.

The Palms at Silk Gardens introduces a new family address in Karachi

The Palms places families at the heart of its vision, offering thoughtfully planned 2 and 3-bedroom units in a secure, peaceful and community-led environment.

K&N's SmartCooking Recipes: Pancake Sliders

Fun and tasty pancake sliders layered with crispy nuggets, fried egg, fresh salad and creamy sauces for a playful twist on a classic snack.

HISTORY: THE KING SINDH NEVER FORGOT

At its height under Jam Nizamuddin II, or Jam Nindo, the Samma kingdom stretched from Sibi to the Arabian Sea,

Masood Lohar Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:18am

ARTSPEAK: Knowledge and Knowing

While modernity has mastered the accumulation of information, true wisdom may lie in rediscovering forms of understanding

Durriya Kazi Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:18am

EXHIBITION: Disquieting Ecologies

Surreal imagery and symbolic distortion took centre stage at an exhibition in Lahore

Ayesha Majeed Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:18am

SMOKERS’ CORNER: MYTHS OF THE 'MADMAN'

States and leaders rarely act without reason, and it’s usually flawed assumptions, rather than irrationality, that drive policy failures and political crises.

Nadeem F. Paracha Updated 07 Jun, 2026 09:56am

EPICURIOUS: ‘DAAL KHOR’ AND PROUD

For a grandmother who regarded most lentils as ‘silly food’, chanay ki daal was the lone exception

Shazia Hasan Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:18am

ADVICE : AUNTIE AGNI

‘My Sister Hates Me And Runs Me Down’

From InpaperMagazine Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:18am

GARDENING: BLOOMING NIRVANA

A mature amaryllis bulb can produce multiple stems and spectacular blooms, but success begins with choosing the right bulb

Dr Khwaja Ali Shahid Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:18am

THE UNRAVELLING OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE

The undoing of the United States in the Iran war may be far more significant than its defeats in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Ejaz Haider Updated 02 Jun, 2026 03:34pm

LAW: OPEN LETTER TO JUNAID HAFEEZ

Junaid Hafeez has been in jail on blasphemy charges since 2013. His appeal against his 2019 death sentence is pending in the LHC since 2020.

Mohammed Hanif Updated 04 Jun, 2026 10:25pm

SOCIETY: THE DESERT LIBRARIAN

In a modest home in Islamkot, Ashraf Ali Samoon has spent decades building a private library of more than 16,000 books — often at

Dolat Chandani Published 31 May, 2026 06:58am

FOOTBALL: THE BALL AT HER FEET

Karachi’s Lyari is known for its passion for football. But that passion was reserved for boys. Now, 5 girls have challenged that monopoly on dreams.

Kulsoom Jahan Updated 03 Jun, 2026 02:23pm

ESSAY: EMPIRE OF PROBABILITY

The old empires conquered land. The new one seeks something more intimate: your attention, your behaviour and, increasingly,

Suhaib Ayaz Published 31 May, 2026 06:58am

EXHIBITION: THE POLITICS OF REMEMBERING

A deeply introspective four-person exhibition in Karachi presented memory as something that can be reimagined and reconstructed

Rumana Husain Published 31 May, 2026 06:58am

NON-FICTION: The enigma of Marilyn

Part biography, part investigation, a fast-paced account retraces Marilyn Monroe’s journey from troubled orphan to global

Omair Alavi Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:18am

POETRY: The rescue of Andromeda

A debut collection of poems offers moving meditations on the intricate role of identity and individuality in the journey

Taha Kehar Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:18am

NON-FICTION: Can Pakistan be enlightened?

A book argues Pakistan can overcome its challenges by embracing the values of the European Enlightenment, but offers oft-repeated

Ahmad Faruqui Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:18am

ESSAY: The limits of empathy

Adam Smith, Reinhold Niebuhr and Paul Bloom all value empathy. Yet each argue that feeling another’s pain is only the starting

Nauman Asghar Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:18am

FICTION: ECHOES FROM THE STEPWELL

With memorable characters, vibrant landscapes and sharply tuned prose, the latest collection of Urdu short stories from Ali

Sanober Nazir Published 31 May, 2026 06:58am

NON-FICTION: MUHAMMADI BEGUM IN OXFORD

A fascinating collection of diary entries by a young Muslim Indian woman studying in Britain in the 1930s paints a picture

Rizwana Naqvi Published 31 May, 2026 06:58am

NON-FICTION: THE ORANGE CITY

Academics, architects, artists and activists reflect on how a major transport project can reshape neighbourhoods and redefine

Faisal Bari Published 31 May, 2026 06:58am

COLUMN: RETHINKING EPIDEMICS

In May 2026, the World Health Organisation declared Ebola in DR Congo and Uganda a “public health emergency of...

Claire Chambers Published 31 May, 2026 06:58am

THE ICON REVIEW: THE RACE TO SUSPEND DISBELIEF

From Pakistan, this Eidul Azha brought audiences a zombie thriller set in a gym, an adult romance melodrama dressed up as a...

Mohammad Kamran Jawaid Published 07 Jun, 2026 08:11am

OVERHEARD

“If I could, I would remove Quaid-i-Azam’s image from all currency notes. It is disheartening to see his portrait on money used

From InpaperMagazine Published 07 Jun, 2026 07:55am

THE GRAPEVINE

Is actress Kinza Hashmi trying to say something to actor Ali Raza? The speculation was triggered by a Kinza H Instagram post,...

PYT Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:17am

WIDE ANGLE: FROM CREEPYPASTA TO CINEMA

How a teenager’s creepy YouTube series became Backrooms — the year’s most anticipated horror movie

From InpaperMagazine Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:17am

THE TUBE

Muneeb Butt takes up the mantle of an obsessed lover that made Danish Taimoor and Feroze Khan stars. Two young lovers, played by

Sadaf Haider Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:17am

IN MEMORIAM: THE GENTLE GRACE OF SUMAN KALYANPUR

The singer, who passed away on May 30, belonged to that melancholy fraternity of vocal artists whose greatest distinction

Dr Naazir Mahmood Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:17am

SOUNDSCAPE: CAN YOU OWN A VOICE?

Taylor Swift’s latest legal move raises big questions for AI and copyright

Justin Morey Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:17am

SPOTLIGHT: THE ZOMBIES OF EIDUL AZHA

If you thought you had seen enough blood and gore over Eidul Azha, imagine what happens when the Eid of Sacrifice meets the...

Maliha Rehman Published 31 May, 2026 06:59am

COMPANY NEWS

Greener Pakistan

From InpaperMagazine Published 08 Jun, 2026 07:15am

CORPORATE WINDOW: No relief measures expected

Prospects for strong industrial growth remain constrained under the current IMF programme, as fiscal consolidation and revenue generation continue to be key priorities.

Aamir Shafaat Khan Published 08 Jun, 2026 07:15am

The human capital imperative

Countries do not become wealthy because of natural resources alone, but through a strong base of skilled workers

Yousaf Hussain Published 08 Jun, 2026 07:15am

New millionaires

Soaring stock markets created nearly 2m new millionaires around the world last year, with the ultra-rich seeing the...

From the Newspaper Published 08 Jun, 2026 07:15am

Building AI infrastructure

Alphabet plans to sell $80bn in stock, including through a $10bn investment by Berkshire Hathaway, to fund...

From the Newspaper Published 08 Jun, 2026 07:15am

Data points

Spending time at home

From the Newspaper Published 08 Jun, 2026 07:15am

Fixing population trends

India has a total fertility rate (a measure of children per woman) of 1.9, which is continuing to fall, owing to...

From the Newspaper Published 08 Jun, 2026 07:15am

Highest delinquencies

Americans are falling behind on their $1.25tr credit-card bill, with soaring interest rates and stubborn inflation...

From the Newspaper Published 08 Jun, 2026 07:15am

Mailbox

This is regarding the cover article “Studying hard and still blanking in exams?” by Asif Ali (YW,

From InpaperMagazine Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:17am

Poet's Corner

From InpaperMagazine Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:17am

Quiz: Questions

The Quiz Master Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:17am

The biggest FIFA World Cup is here!

FIFA World Cup 2026 is taking football into a bold new era with 48 nations set to battle across the United States, Mexico

Omair Alavi Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:17am

Wonder Craft : Motivational signpost

We come across various inspirational quotes and words that encourage us to stay positive in life. However, we often...

The Crafter Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:17am

Story time: Of cousins and Karachi

When my parents left for Hajj, they left me at my aunt’s house in Karachi for 10 days. At first, I thought the 10...

Rayan Anwar Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:17am

Book review: Barbie Gone to the Dogs

Ever wondered how Barbie Roberts and her friends manage to look so fabulous and get their tasks done without ...

Omair Alavi Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:17am

Story time: The quiz disaster

It was a bright summer day, actually one day before my 12th birthday. We had our English and science quiz that day....

Khushrooh Khurram Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:17am