The war that ended, the suffering that didn’t | The Express Tribune

PUBLISHED June 29, 2025 KARACHI: It is well known that when power is left unchecked, it can lead to disaster. Throughout history, numerous individuals and nations have struggled to emerge as the dominant power, but there is one that remains undefeated — the United States of America. John Hersey’s Hiroshima explores this country’s relentless pursuit…

Review: The Stationery Shop of Tehran | The Express Tribune

PUBLISHED June 22, 2025 KARACHI: Marjan Kamali is an award-winning, Iranian-American novelist and author, whose books have received both national and international acclaim and have been translated and published in more than 25 languages. Born in Turkey to Iranian parents, she spent her childhood in Turkey, Iran, Germany, and Kenya, before settling in the US….

Istanbul Encyclopedia review: headscarves or hair down in search of self | The Express Tribune

PUBLISHED June 15, 2025 KARACHI: Trust the Turks to create a series that flaunts their history and heritage, their visually stunning cities and towns, their beautiful people, their devout faith, and of course their love and affiliation with cats. Istanbul Encyclopedia is a Turkish drama series created by Selman Nacar, a Turkish filmmaker and film…