Stories by Muhammad Omar Iftikhar

INTERVIEW: ‘IT’S EITHER WRITE ABOUT IT OR SHOUT AT PEOPLE OUT OF THE WINDOW’

Celebrated British sci-fi and fantasy author Adrian Tchaikovsky’s work often deals with themes of artificial intelligence

Updated 13 Sep, 2026 08:57am

CULTURE: KARACHI’S MEMORY MAP

Karachi’s history lives in the names of its neighbourhoods, each reflecting an episode in the city’s long and layered past.

Updated 25 Mar, 2026 01:28pm

FICTION: SATIRE AND COSMIC STAKES

The sequel to The Light Blue Jumper has deeper themes and more ambitious worldbuilding, while retaining the sci-fi novel’s trad

Published 27 Apr, 2025 06:44am

CULTURE: WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Behind every city and town name in Pakistan lies a tale — of empires, saints and historical evolution. Muhammad Omar Iftikhar

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:45am

Power of the written word

Book reading is not just a habit. When pursued with dedication and interest, it becomes a lifestyle that integrates...

Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:30am

Book Lovers Day: What it takes to write a book

Writing is not just a skill, it is an art form that enables writers to express their thoughts and creativity....

Published 05 Aug, 2023 09:23am

NON-FICTION: CLIFFSNOTES FOR THE MODERN ‘READER’

A Youtuber picks 50 books from a diverse range of genres and summarises their content in a conversational way for those...

Published 14 May, 2023 08:17am

Science fiction that made an impact

Science fiction narratives have been mesmerising readers for decades. The futuristic worlds, unique settings,...

Published 07 Jan, 2023 07:02am

FICTION: THE SOCIAL DIVIDE

A well-written debut novel casts an eye at the ugly realities of the lives of minorities in Pakistan and the exploitation of

Published 06 Nov, 2022 07:08am

Advice: Tips to develop your grey matter

Any ideas what grey matter I am talking about? To put it simply, it’s the brain! And in detail, the grey matter...

Published 19 Feb, 2022 08:05am

FICTION: LEARNING TO FLY

A sophomore novel explores the relationships individuals have with others and the mental disturbances and emotional baggage...

Published 10 Oct, 2021 06:36am

The making of a scientist

Have you ever wondered who scientists are?

Published 07 Nov, 2020 07:13am

Let’s build Pakistan

This year we are celebrating Pakistan’s 73rd Independence Day.

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 05:19pm

The art of self-learning

Have you ever played with Lego blocks?

Published 04 Apr, 2020 06:19am

How countries got their names

Do you ever wonder why Norway is called Norway and France is called France? Do you know how our country got its name?

Published 05 Oct, 2019 07:10am

FICTION: IN SEARCH OF DIGNITY IN DEATH

Turkish author Elif Shafak’s latest novel traces the life of an Istanbul prostitute after her death and of others

Published 28 Jul, 2019 07:00am

What a competition it was!

The 2019 Cricket World Cup (CWC) was a display of perseverance...

Published 20 Jul, 2019 06:59am

How to craft the draft

Do you know why books such as the Harry Potter and Lords of the Rings series...

Published 18 May, 2019 07:07am

Excel in your exams

Examinations are always a cause of anxiety for students.

Published 24 Nov, 2018 06:21am

There is a friend in your teacher

Staying attentive during class will earn you good grades in your quizzes, assignments and in examinations.

Published 08 Sep, 2018 07:05am