Asim Abbasi’s brand new show ‘Churails’ set to release on ZEE5 Global By: Staff Report on July 29, 2020ZEE5 Global announces the launch of the first Zindagi original, CHURAILS streaming from 11th August onwards on the digital platform. Directed by critically acclaimed film maker, Asim Abbasi, Churails brings together a talented cast led by Sarwat Gilani, Nimra Bucha, Mehar Bano and Yasra Rizvi for this power-packed narrative. She who takes ownership of her […]
Johnny Depp was victim of ‘abuser’ Heard, court told By: Agencies on July 29, 2020Johnny Depp was the victim of invented allegations and physical violence from his former wife Amber Heard, London’s High Court was told on Tuesday, the final day of the Hollywood actor’s three-week libel suit against a British tabloid. “Pirates of the Caribbean” star Depp is suing News Group Newspapers, publishers of the Sun, and one […]
Priceless asset of Sindh — Mohenjo Daro’s identity restored By: Babar Ali Memon on July 29, 2020In no time Data Resource Centre on Indus civilisation would be established and soon heritage lovers will have a good news regarding Mohenjo Daro, Minister Sindh for Antiquities, Culture and Tourism Sardar Ali Shah assured that recommendations of scholars and experts being taken to preserve and excavate the site. Shedding light on establishing the Data […]
Faizan Sheikh to break into the world of music with his first single By: Staff Report on July 29, 2020Accomplished film and television actor Faizan Sheikh is exploring new territories – ready to add ‘singer’ to his already lengthy resume. The Heer Maan Ja famed star just dropped his his first single, which would also feature Aadi Adeal Amjad, titled Mazedaar. Composed by Wajid Saeed, Faizan Sheikh has written the lyrics for the song […]
Remembering melody maker Tassaduq Hussain — the unsung hero By: Amjad Parvez on July 28, 2020There are two types of music composers in Indo-Pak film industry; one, which are both commercially and technically good, two who are technically good but do not either bother or do not have contacts in the industry with those who matter. In the former category Shankar Jaikishen from India and M. Ashraf from Pakistan fall. […]
Living for a week with Hassan Latif’s music By: Amjad Parvez on July 28, 2020Luckily Lawrence Gardens known as Bagh-e-Jinnah is open to public at the time of writing this piece on music composer Hassan Latif. In the evening when I go for a walk in this garden I often come across veteran poet Aslam Gurdspuri who happens to live across the garden on Lawrence Road. Invariably we enter […]
Spotlight on Pakistani diaspora poetry By: Professor Dr Zia Ahmed on July 28, 2020Moniza Alvi is one of the most recognised poets of Pakistani origin. She was born in Lahore, Pakistan but mostly grew up in Hertfordshire and, so, had ample chance of studying at the universities of York and London. Besides writing poetry, she has been instrumental in tutoring for the Poetry School. She has earned many […]
Ramsha and Wahaj Ali come back together in ‘Ghissi Pitti Muhabbat’ By: Staff Report on July 28, 2020After winning the audience’s hearts in Mah-e-Tamaam, the gorgeous on-screen couple Ramsha Khan and Wahaj Ali are finally reuniting for ARY Digital’s upcoming drama “Ghissi Pitti Muhabbat.” Ramsha Khan, who has been the talk of the town with her performance in Ishqiya, will be seen playing Samia, a millennial who, according to the teasers of […]
Women reflect on sexist slur that often goes unpunished By: Agencies on July 27, 2020Ask a woman if she´s been called the B-word by a man – perhaps modified by the F-adjective – and chances are she´ll say, “You mean ever, or how many times?” Because most women will tell you it´s a pretty universal experience, especially if they’ve held a position of power in the workplace. “I´d say, […]
Pittsburgh’s virus success fizzles in crowded bars, eateries By: Agencies on July 27, 2020By his estimation, Stephen Santa took Pennsylvania’s coronavirus lockdown seriously: He pretty much went only to grocery stores and picked up takeout once a week to help Pittsburgh’s restaurants. Whatever Santa and everyone else in Pittsburgh did, it seemed to work: The city racked up a fraction of the coronavirus cases during the spring shutdown, […]