Pakistani News for the Rest of Us

Toni Usman, a Norwegian actor of Pakistani descent working in Pakistan for a month to produce a special edition of the left-wing newspaper Mazdoor Jeddojuhd (Workers’ Struggle). Manto wrote about anti-imperialism, religious oppression and social misery. The horrific madness caused by India’s partition and the creation of Pakistan inspired many celebrated works such as Toba …

Skyrocketing prices of roses - from Rs.12 to Rs.200 a dozen - have not dampened the enthusiasm of Lahore’s young as they prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day Monday. This also reflects a new trend in otherwise conservative Pakistan. It’s not just rose prices that have shot through the roof. Cake shops, card shops and sweetmeat …

Bishop Chane has expressed praise for Dr Ahmed’s work and contribution towards creating greater interfaith understanding and harmony in the present environment of distrust. The Pakistani academic and author holds the American University’s Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies. He is also professor of international relations. The former High Commissioner of Pakistan to UK and …

Pakistan’s top securities designer on Saturday suggested revolutionary changes in the electronic National Identity Card (NIC) with an aim to make it more secure. History goes back to 1970-1975 when first NIC campaign took into consideration seriously. The first issued card was absolutely unsecured for the following reasons: Easily photo copied by colour copier. Easily …