In an exchange outside the court, Armaghan, the suspect in the Mustafa Amir murder case, declared, “I am being framed.” He further alleged that he fired at the police because they arrived at his house intending to rob him. Reports indicate that during the raid, the police recovered advanced firearms from Armaghan’s residence. Despite this, […]
Arts, Culture & Books
Australian consultant awarded the prestigious Global Diaspora Writer of the Year award
LONDON: Dr. Tasawar Aslam Bhutta, a distinguished thought leader, licensed pilot, bestselling author, and renowned cancer surgeon from Australia, has been honoured with the exclusive Global Diaspora Writer of the Year Award 2024. This prestigious award recognises Dr. Bhutta’s exceptional contributions to literature and his influential role in bridging cultural divides through his multifaceted career. […]
Conservation of Arzgah to be completed by September 2024 by WCLA
The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) will be completing the conservation of the Mughal era Arzgah, located alongside the Picture Wall, by September 2024, whereas the cost of this project is Rs. 2900000. Notably, the conservation project is being done by WCLA and AKTC. The conservation project for this building, costing Rs. 2900000 includes […]
PPP vote bank in Sindh rises from 38.7pc to 45.5pc: Gallup
Gallup Pakistan Digital Analytics on Elections has revealed that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) vote bank in Sindh saw a rise in vote share from 38.7% in the 2018 General Elections to 45.5% in 2024, while Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) saw a decrease from 17.6% in 2018 to 8.6% in 2024, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) managed to […]
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy Announces the Launch of “Her Earth Advocates”
Two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, proudly announces the launch of its latest iteration of Patakha Pictures’ filmmaking mentorship and funding program, “Her Earth Advocates.” This 7-month program, focused on the theme of climate change, is open to women of all ages (18+) from across Pakistan and is accepting applications until March 3rd, 2024. […]
Violent or non-violent resistance? A historical analysis
“Violent delights have violent ends.” Says Friar Laurence in a conversation with Romeo. This beautiful line was a piece of advice to Romeo and Juliet as they were about to marry. Generally, it means that having an aggressive attitude even in love ends in disaster. Let’s not limit this alluring piece of advice only to […]
Remembering Syed Suleman Shah Versatile Artist of Sindh
August 18 marks the 27th death anniversary of Sidh’s versatile singer Syed Suleman Shah who became famous as Sain Suleman among his colleagues and fans. It is quite unfortunate that despite contributing significantly to Pakistan’s music industry the late singer remained highly underrated, particularly after his death. Shah was born in a religious family in […]
Barood Khana: Unveiling the Resplendent structure in Lahore fort
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the majestic walls of the fort, I embarked on a journey of discovery to unravel the secrets of the elusive Barood Khana. Many among us are still unaware of this gem in Lahore fort. Beyond the well-known palaces and mesmerizing architectures there, […]
The Legend of Maula Jatt
The best way to demonstrate a hero’s true bravery is to pit him against a wicked adversary. The villain always outweighs the hero in power. The villain is the hero’s partner in carrying forward the film’s narrative and provides the reasons for a good old punch-up. The rivalry between Maula Jatt and Noori Natt is […]
Book review: The Spinner’s Tale by Omar Shahid Hamid
Omar Shahid Hamid is a Pakistani writer and a serving police officer of the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP). He is also the author of “The Prisoner” and a number of other novels. This book is his second book where he has been bold enough to point fingers towards Pakistan’s most perturbing issues— extremism and […]