Last echoes of Pamirs: ancient languages facing extinction
There are various dialects of almost every language, for instance, Bajuwi, Barwazi, and Shahdara of Shughni, and Khufi dialect of Rushani,
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New NCSW Chair: Milestone and Mandate for Representation
Ms Lehri’s tenure as interim chairperson, therefore, stands as both a milestone and a mandate. It is a milestone because it demonstrates that progress is possible when merit and representation converge. It is a mandate because it underscores that such moments must become the norm, not the exception.
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Ahmed Khan Johar: a symbol of kindness and healthy masculinity
by Roheena Ali In a world where rigid expectations and stereotypes so often distort the definition of masculinity, Ahmed Khan
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Book Review: War, Love, and the Unmade Picture
by Aftab Husain The novelette Jang Mein Muhabbat ki Tasveer Nahin Banti resists the very tradition of war literature it
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Javed Naji’s assassination sparks uproar in Gilgit-Baltistan
by F.Ali & Nadeem Aman The political landscape of Gilgit-Baltistan was jolted last week by the brazen daylight assassination of
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Urban isolation — the silent tragedy of modern life
By Wazir Aftab Hussain In a deeply tragic and heartbreaking development, the decayed body of Pakistani model and actor Humaira
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Rising artists reflect on self, society, and ecology
By F. Ali Islamabad: A dynamic group exhibition that opened at Gallery 6 on May 24 captures the evolving voice
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Nandita Das — a powerful voice against patriarchy, colourism
By Rozina Ahmed In a world where the male gaze still dominates screens and societal norms, Nandita Das emerges as
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From Waziristan to world champion: Arsalan Asad’s golden feat
News Desk Arsalan Asad from South Waziristan, in tribal region of Pakhtunkhwa, has won Pakistan’s first gold at the US
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KLF 2025: Where Soil, Stories, and Soul Converged
The 16th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) concluded on Sunday, Feb 9, after three days of impassioned dialogue, cultural performances, and literary exploration. Themed “Narratives from the Soil,” the event brought together academics, writers, thinkers, artists, and policymakers from Pakistan and beyond, to explore stories rooted in local landscapes while addressing global challenges. Over 50 sessions, 30+ book launches, and vibrant youth engagement underscored literature’s power to bridge divides and amplify Pakistan’s cultural heritage.
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Prince Karim Aga Khan — a visionary leader and philanthropist
by Roheena Ali Shah The passing away of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan marks a moment of profound global
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Reflecting on Prince Karim Aga Khan’s contributions to GBC
by Amin Beg As the world pays homage to the life and contributions of Prince Shah Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan
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World leaders eulogise life and legacy of Prince Karim Aga Khan
News Desk Global and Pakistani leaders have showered praise on Prince Karim Aga Khan’s life and legacy. In their condolence
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Nutshell appoints new media relations chief
News Desk Karachi: Nutshell Group, Pakistan’s leading communications, and public affairs firm, has appointed Maheen Usmani as media relations and
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The Anti-Colonial Marxism of Mahdi Amel
The Lebanese Marxist thinker Mahdi Amel was assassinated on this day in 1987. Amel developed a version of Marxism that was grounded in the experience of colonized societies, showing how class struggle converges with the fight for national liberation.
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