July issue 2017

Cover Story

The Devil’s Disciples

No one doubts that Pakistan’s universities are unfree, bigoted and often violent. Local newspapers have carried many stories of young killers, including several from affluent middle-class families. University graduates have…

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The Topography of Memory

The pull of the earth is strong for Farrukh Adnan. His roots in Tulamba in Khanewal District in Punjab, where he was born, become the source of a multilayered…

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Of Robots and Drones

‘The Young Leaders STEM Summit,’ held on June 14, attended by 22 bright 8-18 year olds, was aimed at facilitating greater interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) —…

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Music For The Soul

With the audience lining up wall to floor to watch the highly anticipated Nizami Qawwal group, the night held high promise for all qawwali aficianados. In fact, audience members continued…

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Funny Side Up

The trailer of the highly anticipated sequel Na Maloom Afraad 2, releasing in the country soon, was unveiled at Nueplex cinemas on June 21. The event kicked off with the…

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‘Lub’ All

The press conference for the much-awaited Mehrunisa V Lub U (MVLU), held at Zaver Hall, PC, was a luxe affair — red carpet, celebs, iftari, dinner et al. A Vespa,…

Cover Story

The Devil’s Disciples

The Topography of Memory

Of Robots and Drones

Music For The Soul

Funny Side Up

‘Lub’ All

Editor's Note

Contributors

Out of Balance

The Qatar Conundrum

Victims of Indifference

The Devil’s Disciples

Editor’sNote: July 2017