Across The Border
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How Imran Khan’s populist tactics have put Pakistan on the boil
His rhetoric has stoked divisions in society, leading to extreme polarisation and the violent reactions.
Zahid Shahab Ahmed, The Conversation
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Opinion: Bangladesh is about to shed ‘least development country’ tag but key areas must be addressed
An editorial from Dhaka Tribune.
Dhaka Tribune
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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
Trending
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Ahead of Modi’s birthday, Gujarat dam delayed water release – despite heavy rain and official alerts
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Arundhati Roy: The dismantling of democracy in India will affect the whole world
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Watch: Several areas in Nagpur, Maharashtra flooded after heavy rain, rescue operations underway
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Asian Games 2022: With its largest contingent, India aim for biggest medal tally in Hangzhou
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‘Labouring Lives’: A well-researched account of labourers in unorganised sectors and their struggles
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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
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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
Video
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‘It was my wife until Rafael Nadal showed up’: Roger Federer on his favourite doubles partner
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Eco India, Episode 239: Ecosystems are under threat from growing human activity. Can we fix this?
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MotoGP Bharat 2023: Rider has narrow escape as bike skids, catches fire during race in Greater Noida
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Watch: Several areas in Nagpur, Maharashtra flooded after heavy rain, rescue operations underway
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Watch: Singer Justin Timberlake and his NSYNC bandmates get together to recreate old photograph
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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
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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
The Reel
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Watch: Marathi series ‘Shantit Kranti’ gets a second season
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‘Kumari Srimathi’ trailer: In Nithya Menen-led Telugu show, a woman stakes claim to her inheritance
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‘The Great Indian Family’ review: Well-meaning but simplistic
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‘Sultan Of Delhi’ trailer: Tahir Raj Bhasin leads series about ambition in 1960s India
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Reel vs real: When undercover agents act against India’s enemies abroad
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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
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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
The Field
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India MotoGP: Pramac Racing’s Jorge Martin wins first-ever sprint race in Noida
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In pictures: Asian Games declared open after colourful ceremony at Hangzhou
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Watch, Asian Games: Harmanpreet Singh, Lovlina Borgohain lead Indian contingent in opening ceremony
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ICC Men’s Rankings: India achieve No 1 spot across all three formats
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Asian Games, Table Tennis: Sutirtha Mukherjee and Harmeet Desai lead India to team events knockouts