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.

Where do we, who dream of a progressive and enlightened Pakistan, belong in this landscape that is increasingly dominated by rightist Islamists, who have embraced militancy and sectarianism?

“When people open Pakistani restaurants abroad they deviate from their origins and give it an Indian or Mughal name. We have maintained our Pakistani identity and by the grace of God we have done well.”

Author Mohammad Hanif examines the seedy nature and meticulous inner-workings of Karachi’s ammunitions industry at a time when the industry as a whole was booming.

The Vice Guide to Karachi is 42 minutes of drugs and thugs, bad cops and mafia dons, crocodiles and Kalashnikovs.

The Jumbo Karachi Guide, although with its fair share of flaws, is an informative guide to the cosmopolitan city.

Try Okra if you’re in the mood for seafood.

The mastermind behind Bodybeats dance studio has now launched his very own dance video.

Has anyone imagined a scenario where Karachi was a person? How much psychotherapy would it need?

Steve Inskeep’s Instant City is a very readable book about a very unreadable city, Karachi.