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Articles by Zehra Nabi


Zehra Nabi is an assistant editor at Newsline. Find her on twitter @zehranabi.

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[12 Apr 2013 | Comments Off | ]
Book Review: How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia

Mohsin Hamid’s latest novel boasts many witticisms and literary sleights of hand, but it is his sensitive portrayal of people trying to survive in a cruel world that makes it a compelling read.

Arts & Culture, Books »

[29 Mar 2013 | Comments Off | , and ]
Of Cows and Carrots: The Fourth Karachi Literature Festival

The fourth Karachi Literature Festival faced a few early setbacks but in the end delivered the fine balance of literature, politics and controversy it has come to be known for.

People, Q & A, Society »

[28 Mar 2013 | Comments Off | ]
Interview:  Amar Sindhu

“I don’t expect the urbanised class to understand the level of slavery the rural women experience”

Opinion, Society »

[23 Mar 2013 | 3 Comments | ]
Say No to NGOs?

Non-government organisations are mushrooming in Pakistan. But how many are effecting meaningful change and how many are simply following the dictates of foreign donors?

Art, Arts & Culture »

[20 Nov 2012 | Comments Off | ]
Seraphims of Steel: Adeela Suleman at Canvas Gallery

Adeela Suleman’s latest show is an exploration of death and the afterlife, but with her own unique take on both.

Art, Arts & Culture »

[19 Nov 2012 | Comments Off | ]
Photo Essay: Faith in Focus

Photographer Ameer Hamza travels around Pakistan, capturing the diverse multi-faith expressions of the people with his camera.

Art, Arts & Culture »

[16 Nov 2012 | Comments Off | ]
Qamar Siddiqui’s Art Show at Chawkandi Gallery

In his latest show, Qamar Siddiqui explores themes of spirituality and materialism.

News & Politics »

[26 Oct 2012 | Comments Off | and ]
Cover Story: Judiciary in the Dock

There are more than 1.6 million cases pending in the courts. But is anything being done to ease the burden?

Art, Arts & Culture »

[25 Oct 2012 | Comments Off | ]
Magical Wasteland

In his latest collection of drawings, Babar Moghul explores fantastical themes and imagery.

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[18 Oct 2012 | Comments Off | ]
Land, Lost

Taqi Shaheen and Aamir Habib’s works address the culture and the violence of the the land we live in.