Rani: top class heroine of Pakistani cinema’s golden era — Part IBy: Amjad Parvez on October 17, 2019My memories of actress Rani date back to the time when she had a petite physique, soft dialogue delivery and facial beauty.Initially dubbed as a failed star, Rani proved herself to be the ultimate superstar during the golden era of Pakistani cinema. She was a lady known for her expressive eyes, sensuous curves and superb dancing skills.Rani acted well in Pakistani film 'Umrao Jan Ada' … [Read more...] about Rani: top class heroine of Pakistani cinema’s golden era — Part I
Talash could be the first feature film on malnutrition: Zeeshan KhanBy: Haider Rifaat on October 17, 2019Director Zeeshan Khan, best known as Zeekay is ready for his big break as a director, this time for producing his debut feature film 'Talash', Pakistan's first on malnutrition. In an exclusive interview, he talked about the film's subject and his motivation behind it.Tell us more about your production house Zeekay Films.I was closely affiliated with one of the biggest media houses in … [Read more...] about Talash could be the first feature film on malnutrition: Zeeshan Khan
Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers’ Sufi Qawwali US Tour to kick off from tomorrowBy: Staff Report on October 17, 2019The award winning qawwali group Hamza Akram Qawwal along with Taimur Akram and Abdul Akram is all set to hit the stage once again in the United States with Sufi Qawwali US Tour; marking their 6th tour in America in the past two years. Having toured and performed in many venues and major music festivals around the world, the award-winning group is going to be seen on stage in another music festival … [Read more...] about Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers’ Sufi Qawwali US Tour to kick off from tomorrow
Kate Middleton, shalwar kamiz and our king-sized hypocrisyBy: Ambar Ahmed on October 16, 2019Disclaimer: I am not a fashion critic. I possess zero knowledge about it in fact. However, I am concerned by how much space sartorial choices have started taking up in daily news. Choices made by women, to be specific.Ever since the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived in Pakistan, my social media feeds have been flooded with images of the couple. However, … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton, shalwar kamiz and our king-sized hypocrisy
The royal couple’s visit to Pakistan and this historic relationshipBy: Raana Kanwal on October 16, 2019The people of Pakistan are particularly interested in the British royal family and one of the reasons remains Princess Diana's affiliation with Pakistan. Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton have arrived in Pakistan on a five-day visit.The royal couple's current visit is part of a series of goodwill tours, that started with Queen Elizabeth's visit to Pakistan in 1961.Duchess of … [Read more...] about The royal couple’s visit to Pakistan and this historic relationship
Five times we could totally relate to Yashma in her new interviewBy: Izzah Yasir on October 16, 2019Actress Yashma Gill is the new beauty with brains of Pakistan's television industry. Working for only a year and a half, the young and extremely talented actress has made her way into the league of the top most actresses on our television screens. Starting off with supporting roles and climbing up to lead roles in a short period of time with some acclaimed projects like, Ki Jaana Main Koun, … [Read more...] about Five times we could totally relate to Yashma in her new interview
Pakistani student becomes youngest expert speaker at UNBy: Staff Report on October 16, 2019Mansfield student Sarah Jehaan Khan was invited by the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the Asian Development Bank to present at their annual Judicial Roundtable Conference on Environmental Justice in Fiji.The annual conference, held in Fiji this year, brings together Justices and Judges from across Asia and the Pacific to explore the role that the rule of law can play in … [Read more...] about Pakistani student becomes youngest expert speaker at UN
Exhibition highlighting Kashmiris’ plight opens in LahoreBy: Agencies on October 16, 2019The Lahore Arts Council (LAC) is holding a painting exhibition to highlight the lock-down at Indian-Held Kashmir. Exhibition will be open on Wednesday (today) 3.30 pm at Alhamra Arts Centre the Mall. Provincial Minister of Punjab for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Baitul Maal and Social Welfare Muhammad Basharat Raja will inaugurate the exhibition. The exhibition is aimed to promote the "Kashmiris … [Read more...] about Exhibition highlighting Kashmiris’ plight opens in Lahore
Journey of Pakistani fiction towards EnglishBy: Zia Ahmed on October 15, 2019Pakistani fiction in English took its nascent steps even prior to the birth of Pakistan when Ahmed Ali in his Twilight in Delhi lamented about the loss of culture and Muslim identity because of the British intervention.The same British intervention introduced majority party system and so Muslim were gradually becoming aware of and taking part in the political system established by them. 'The … [Read more...] about Journey of Pakistani fiction towards English
Bingos and me — Last PartBy: Abdullah Saleem and Amna Saeed on October 15, 2019Humans never realise that the bloodshed and cruelty they imagine and practice for others can be brought to their heads and hearts too. Nature does have a system of check and balance and history probably is just a reminder of that. Ironically, many who could avoid the massacre and did not become themselves the victims of it in the coming years. It seems that our plans don't go unchecked after … [Read more...] about Bingos and me — Last Part