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Review: Anwar Maqsood’s new play uses ‘blackface’ for cheap laughs

'Kyun Nikala' perpetuates sexism, fat shaming and racism as it employs the use of dangerous and archaic comedic tropes

7 years ago

Family History: The Current Standoff

A short story followed by a recipe, both sharing a connection to each other

7 years ago

The Diary of Queen Shugufta: On Boredom

The Diary of Queen S, age 16 Entry 24: On Boredom  The worst thing in life is being bored. And I…

7 years ago

#FlashbackFriday: Remember when YouTube was banned?

KARACHI: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informed the Senate Standing Committee that Twitter has not complied with requests from the government…

7 years ago

This app will tell you all you need to know about online harassment and how to report it

Goodbye Facebook/Twitter trolls, hello 'Hamara Internet'

7 years ago

Family History: The Final Resolution

A short story followed by a recipe, both sharing a connection to each other

7 years ago

Is Pakistan the only Muslim country that slaughters animals on the streets on Eid-ul-Azha?

Exploring the manner in which animals are sacrificed in other Muslim countries

7 years ago

Young Love: Why can’t a woman be older than her husband?

KARACHI: Have you ever had an 'aunty' come up to you to tell you that you need to lose weight, simply…

7 years ago

How to recover from #BakraEid

Goodbye meat, hello veggies

7 years ago

The Diary of Queen Shugufta: On Sacrifice

A memoir of love and longing

7 years ago