Pakistan’s secret history, through a spy’s eyes

[ad_1] PUBLISHED July 06, 2025 UAE: Published by Pen & Sword Military, Caught in the Crossfire: The Inside Story of Pakistan’s Secret Services, begins with the author recounting a dramatic story from 1982, featuring former president General Zia Ul Haq. The incident perfectly encapsulates how Brigadier Naseem Akhtar Khan often found himself on the front … Read more

Sindh CM remembers July 5 as ‘darkest day’ in Pakistan’s democratic history

[ad_1] Listen to article KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that July 5, 1977 marks the darkest chapter in Pakistan’s democratic journey. On this day, a military regime ousted the elected government of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, trampling over democratic values and public mandate. He said the removal of Bhutto was not just … Read more

F1′ revs up racing history mixed with Hollywood flair

[ad_1] LONDON: The racing scenes in Brad Pitt’s new F1 film are impressively authentic but the filmmakers have also made much of how the sport’s past is woven into the plot – with a hefty slice of Hollywood artistic licence. “We just drew from history. A little this, a little that, then we had Lewis … Read more

Savouring history: a reflection on food, art and culture

[ad_1] Dear Lahore foodies, Calling Gadrung an eatery would be like referring to Monalisa merely as a painting and the Sistine Chapel ceiling as a fresco to decorate the building. In the first instance, Da Vinci's portrait is not just a representation of a woman but an example of the humanistic ideals of the European … Read more