Australian beach is named the best in the world with three more making the top 50 on May 24, 2023A little known Australian beach has been crowned as the best in the world on a new global list. Lucky Bay at Esperance in Western Australia was voted the world’s top beach by a survey of 750 influencers, journalists and travel experts conducted by American sunscreen brand Banana Boat. ‘It is without any doubt the […]
Shafqat Amanat Ali talks about family’s opposition towards his profession By: Staff Report on May 24, 2023Renowned classical singer of Pakistan, Shafqat Amanat Ali, has revealed that his family did not want him join the music industry. During an interview to a private television program, Shafqat Amanat Ali stated that his family desired him to work in the civil service, join the police, customs or pursue any other profession. The singer […]
‘The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed’ — Joanna’s clever debut on May 21, 2023When we are introduced to Jewish thirtysomething Ann at the start of writer-director-star Joanna Arnow’s feature debut “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed,” she has never been in a conventional relationship. She engages in submissive sexual dynamics with “sexfriends” and seems dimly uneasy that the most longstanding of these, with Allen, […]
‘Banel & Adama’ — love is challenged by drought and superstition in a dreamlike debut on May 21, 2023The interlinked names of the lovers have an unusual power in Ramata-Toulaye Sy’s haunting, halting “Banel & Adama.” They play over and over as a whispery lullaby on the soundtrack. They cover the sheets of paper on which Banel compulsively writes their names, like a schoolgirl practicing cursive on the name of her crush. There’s […]
New York City is sinking under weight of skyscrapers on May 21, 2023New York is sinking fast and new research reveals that real estate developers’ ‘bigger is better’ ethos is the cause. A team from the US Geological Survey and the University of Rhode Island found that the weight of the city’s giant skyscrapers is causing the five boroughs to sink one-to-two millimetres yearly. The team analysed […]
Nadeem honoured by fans on completion of 56 years in film industry By: APP on May 21, 2023Acclaimed legendary actor Nadeem honoured for his meritorious and outstanding performance delivered throughout his longest film career spanning 56 years. In this connection, a colourful programme was organized by the Malak Art promoters in the Press Club auditorium the other day. Nadeem had started his career with Block Buster ‘CHAKORI’ which was released on May […]
Prince Harry shared fear Meghan Markle would have same fate as Diana on May 20, 2023It’s an alarming instance of déjà vu Prince Harry may have seen coming. After attending a gala in New York City on May 16, Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, along with her mom Doria Ragland, were involved in a “near catastrophic car chase” with “highly aggressive paparazzi,” according to a rep for the Duke […]
‘Wonderland’ trailer unveils By: Staff Report on May 20, 2023Green Entertainment unveiled the much-anticipated trailer of its latest show, Wonderland, across Pakistan on Friday. This captivating series takes viewers on a journey of emotions as an ambitious young man strives to achieve his dreams while navigating the complexities of love and personal transformation. Written by the talented Rida Bilal, Wonderland tells the compelling story […]
Melodic Marvels — Alhamra holds classical music night By: Staff Report on May 20, 2023The Lahore Arts Council hosted a magnificent Classical Night event promoting classical music at Alhamra Arts Centre, the Mall. Renowned maestros Ustaad Shafqat Ali Khan, Nadeem Riaz Khan, and Malik Nadeem Ali Khan graced the stage with their exceptional performances, mesmerising the audience and enchanting aura to the ceremony. Nadim Riaz Khan flawlessly hosted the […]
Pervez Hoodbhoy’s Pakistan: Origins, Identity & Future critically explores history By: Saqlain Soomro on May 20, 2023Pervez Hoodbhoy is nuclear physicist and a prominent activist whose concerned with freedom of speech and education is dominant. Divided into five parts, his book Pakistan: Origins, Identity and Future offer a critical exploration of Pakistan’s history and the trajectory it is currently taking. It serves as a significant contribution to understanding the nuances of […]