Across The Border
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Why Imran Khan’s agenda recalls the tale of a Pakistani hailed for kit that let ‘cars run on water’
Just as the water car violated thermodynamics, the former prime minister’s plans for his country violate commonsense.
Pervez Hoodbhoy, Dawn.com
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View from Dawn: Why Pakistan must stop blocking YouTube telecasts of Imran Khan’s speeches
Throttling the former prime minister’s broadcasts only appears to be making him an even greater martyr in the eyes of his supporters.
Dawn.com
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Pakistan floods: Why well-meaning but inappropriate medical aid may do more harm than good
Administrators must understand what medical conditions most frequently afflict residents when their homes and surroundings are water-logged.
Zafar Mirza, Dawn.com
Trending
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Blocking of BBC Modi documentary violates Indians’ rights, say over 500 scientists and academicians
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Big picture: How the Adani crash unfolded and what it could do to the Indian economy
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Explainer: Why a Supreme Court verdict has sparked statewide protests in Sikkim
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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What the rise and fall of Adani stocks says about the Indian state and private capital
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How a wax statue of Gandhi in Islamabad helps Pakistan nurture a sense of being a tolerant nation
The uses and abuses of the Mahatma across the border.
Ammad Ali
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Bangladesh traffic deaths soar during Eid holidays as key safety recommendations stay unimplemented
Road accidents kill 12,000 people and cause 35,000 injuries in the country each year.
Faisal Mahmud
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Opinion: Why Pakistani schools must shift their focus from English to regional languages
Students face tremendous stress and loss of identity when forced to learn and think in a foreign language.
Ajay Pinjani, Dawn.com & Minha Khan, Dawn.com
Video
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Watch: Cricketers Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Yuzvendra Chahal enact old ‘Roadies’ audition episode
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Watch: Satirist Urvish Kothari hilariously explores what to expect in ‘Amrit Kaal’
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‘No income, no tax’: Comedian imagines budget show with ‘Nirmala Sitharaman’ and ‘Kangana Ranaut’
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Watch: Actor Ryan Reynolds surprises students by crashing their project during Toronto college visit
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Watch: Bill Gates learns how to make a roti from American celebrity chef Eitan Bernath
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Opinion: In Karachi, violence seems to be the quickest route to a better life
Last week’s investigative reports into three high-profile criminal cases are the latest examples.
Arifa Noor, Dawn.com
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By demonising Hindus, Pakistan’s nationalist history overlooks colonial atrocities
Pakistan is erasing its Hindu heritage but seems to have no problem with the racist, colonial officials still commemorated on its streets.
Haroon Khalid
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In Sindh, mystery and controversy surround the marriages of Hindu women with Muslim men
Everyone has a say in the matter but the girls.
Naeem Sahoutara and Ali Ousat, Dawn.com
The Reel
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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‘Faraaz’ review: A shallow exploration of 2016 Dhaka terror attack
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‘The Whale’ review: Brendan Fraser is the heart of soul of redemption saga
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After 150 years, Pakistan is trying to change the laws governing Christian marriages and divorce
The proposed Christian Marriage and Divorce Act accords four million citizens the rights denied to them so far.
Yaqoob Khan Bangash, Dawn.com
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View from Pakistan: Imran Khan’s US carnival was high on emotion and low on facts
The prime minister painted a bright future for Pakistan as a meritocratic state but failed to explain how the country would get there.
Maria Kari, Dawn.com
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How a blasphemy case built and brought down a hardline religious party in Pakistan
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan could have become a popular political force. Its biggest mistake was its call to overthrow the army chief.
Abdullah Yusuf, The Conversation
The Field
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Premier League: Mikel Arteta confident about Arsenal’s chances after January transfer window
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WPL: Rachael Haynes, Nooshin Al Khadeer join Mithali Raj as support staff for Gujarat Giants
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Boxing: India climb to third spot in IBA world boxing rankings
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Thailand Masters: B Sai Praneeth loses against Li Shi Feng in quarterfinals, India’s campaign ends
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ISL: Play-offs to be played from March 3, final scheduled for March 18