Safe existence is a basic human right, which unfortunately is compromised time and again in the case of gender-based violence and crimes. Though Pakistan has laws and policies lettered against violence, the implementation of these laws in spirit remains questionable to date. In my quest to add to the available body of knowledge in the […]
Arts, Culture & Books
Is Covid19 a blessing in disguise?
In the year 2020, the Government of Pakistan had to order the closure of educational institutes until further orders on account of the fact that the number of COVID-19 infection cases augmented across the country. This closure of colleges, schools, and varsities had triggered chief distraction in the educational system. As per UNESCO, around 1.725 […]
Climate Change: Pakistan’s Unseen Enemy
As Pakistan recovers from the deadliest floods in its history, experts are warning that these devastating events are becoming more and more common due to climate change. With over 33 million people affected and over 1000 lives lost in the recent floods, the impact of climate change on Pakistan is undeniable. Climate change has made […]
How NATO push Putin to invade Ukraine II
Our biggest mistake is that we trusted you too much This is a story of betrayal, ambitions, and war. These words came from the longtime strongman of Russia, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, some five years ago when he rue the day when he placed too much trust in the arms of the West, especially the Americans. Though it […]
The lost value of quality and what makes art expensive
Art resembles the likes of language. It is a symbolic form of expression capable of eliciting deep emotional reactions, which at times cannot be expressed through the words of any given language. The value of art lies within its power to move the audience beyond their five physical senses. Similar to the philosophy of the […]
Book review: On the sociology of Islam by Dr Ali Shariati
To challenge history or to reinterpret it both are intellectual things. Most scholars take pride in questioning the historical fallacies connected with their culture or religion. Sometimes they get the required success but most of the time face severe backlash from society, especially when they dare to challenge the religious history and decades-long beliefs and […]
Music show to start on 23rd
SARGODHA: A two-day music show will be held on June 23 on the International Music Day under the auspices of Punjab Council of the Arts. According to Assistant Director Arts Council Adnan Khaliq Bhatti, the event has features of traditional folk music, ghazals, pop and classical music as renowned singers and musicians will entertain the audience. There […]
Journalists urged to adopt modern technology
Aimed at improving the skills of working journalists, the Karachi Press Club’s (KPC) Skill Development Committee held a one-day training workshop titled ‘YouTube Masterclass’ at KPC. The goal was to teach journalists how to set up a YouTube channel and to make them aware of the blunders they might make. YouTube Masterclass was divided up […]
Music workshop from June 13
SARGODHA: A two-day music workshop titled ” Awaz, Saaz’ ‘organized by the Punjab Council of the Arts Sargodha Division would begin on June 13 here. According to PAC Assistant Director, the workshop aimed to provide relevant music information and training which would give students broad exposure to the world of arts and music,adding that the […]
Ivory Coast artist recasts old mobile phones into art
Bingerville, Ivory Coast: Stitching together discarded mobile phone keyboards to make art, Ivorian artist Mounou Desire Koffi hopes to raise awareness about pollution. “I wanted to contribute something new,” said the artist, whose work is on display in Abidjan until July. In his studio in Bingerville, near the Ivorian business capital, the 28-year-old describes himself […]