Why are women always labelled in a Pakistani society?By: Israa Aslam on June 15, 2019I am labelled, because I am a girl,I am labelled, because I want to chase my dreams,I am labelled, because I want to live life on my own terms,I am labelled, because I am able to talk,I am labelled, because I raise my voice against injustice,I am labelled because I give shut-up call,I am labelled, because I am able to say 'no',I am labelled, because I stepped out of the … [Read more...] about Why are women always labelled in a Pakistani society?
Award-winning Pakistani documentary ‘Indus Blues’ screened at PNCA on June 15, 2019The Pakistan premiere of the award-winning feature documentary 'Indus Blues' was held on Friday at Pakistan National Council of the Arts. This was presented by Foundation of Arts, Culture & Education (FACE) in association with Bipolar Films. The film is being screened for the first time in Islamabad.Senate Standing Committee for Information & Broadcasting Chairman Senator Faisal Javed … [Read more...] about Award-winning Pakistani documentary ‘Indus Blues’ screened at PNCA
Uniting for the love of cricket!By: Laiba Mir on June 15, 2019Prime Minister Imran Khan shared his thoughts and said, "My advice to the Pakistan team today is what I would tell my players before a match, 'Give your 100 percent. Fight to the last ball and never let the fear of losing enter your mind. Influence your strategy or play. Pakistan's prayers and support are with Sarfaraz Ahmed and the team."Spoken like a legendary sportsman, giving a positive … [Read more...] about Uniting for the love of cricket!
Nasser Azam’s Saiful Malook exhibition presented in London’s Saatchi GalleryBy: News Desk on June 15, 2019Artist Nasser Azam says his artistic journey to Pakistan after 25 years was a "majestic and sublime" experience. Speaking to media, Nasser Azam said he visited Pakistan for spiritual reasons to reconnect with his roots to get inspiration for his creativity. "My trip to Pakistan was part of my 'Saiful Malook' project, where I visited the lake on an artistic journey with the music composer Soumik … [Read more...] about Nasser Azam’s Saiful Malook exhibition presented in London’s Saatchi Gallery
The women in Ismat Chughtai’s short storiesBy: Ashraf Lone on June 14, 2019Ismat Chughtai is one of the best short story writers and one among the first few feminist writers of Urdu literature.Ismat Chughtai is considered the trend setter in Urdu short story and touched new topics which were considered taboo when Urdu short story was in its infancy and its scope of topics was very much limited. Ismat wrote on diverse topics and issues. Ismat wrote on lower and lower … [Read more...] about The women in Ismat Chughtai’s short stories
The growing trend of drug abuse in Pakistani universitiesBy: Nida Khattak on June 14, 2019A person is in a constant need of catharsis and motivational support from loved ones. Sometimes to a greater extent and other times, less in this capital world, the void of sympathy and kindness to the person himself but to his societal hierarchical position. He/she is very much prone to fall into the arms of biochemical pursuits of happiness. This is most common in today's youth, where a year … [Read more...] about The growing trend of drug abuse in Pakistani universities
Envisioning the future of robotics in the world of businessBy: Kanwal Qaiser on June 14, 2019A robot is a machine that is programmed by a computer to carry out different tasks which can be complex or simple in nature. Over the years there has been a positive trend in the robotics technology due to it benefits be it for surgeries or automated assembling of cars. This outward trend has therefore encouraged various big corporations to consider and implement this technology in their … [Read more...] about Envisioning the future of robotics in the world of business
Lost voice of Mexican icon Frida Kahlo surfacesBy: Agencies on June 14, 2019Few Mexican icons have enjoyed greater recognition than the painter Frida Kahlo. Only her voice seemed doomed to oblivion. Until Wednesday, that is, when the National Music Library of Mexico released a radio recording, apparently capturing the artist as she was reciting fragments of "Portrait of Diego", a text she wrote in 1949 about her husband, the painter Diego Rivera. The Mexican government … [Read more...] about Lost voice of Mexican icon Frida Kahlo surfaces
Remains of art deco style in LahoreBy: Ume Farwa on June 13, 2019Just before World War I, art deco in the form of visual arts, architecture and design, first appeared.The Art Deco Movement had modernist styles, rich materials and fine craftsmanship. Art deco represented exuberance, luxury, glamour and faith in, social and technological progress of that era.Art deco is also known as style modern; this movement in the decorative and architecture began in … [Read more...] about Remains of art deco style in Lahore
Pakistan needs your helpBy: Naureen Ibrahim Khan on June 13, 2019You love Pakistan. I know you do. So do I. When Javed Miandad hit that sixer, Sana Mir became the leading wicket taker, or Kaptaan lifted the cup; that feeling of uncontrollable joy, that is the love for Pakistan. But what good is our love if the country is struggling. The key to improving Pakistan will be a vibrant and inclusive economy. Unfortunately, we are currently facing an extreme economic … [Read more...] about Pakistan needs your help
