A testament to creative learning in Pakistan on June 15, 2019Empathy matters. We choose not to exercise it on children with learning deficits. Youngsters who display undiagnosed behaviours endure routine challenges and our ignorance only intensifies their condition. Luckily, InspirEducation – The Bridge School is swiftly taking charge of a deeply flawed education system where orthodox methods of teaching have left abled learners behind. There […]
Culture of Same-sex Child Abuse in Pakistan on April 20, 2019Same-sex child abuse is an act of coerce violence committed by older men on underage boys. It is an overlooked, abysmal part of Pakistan’s crime culture. We often cite females in the media as prime victims of child abuse however, the shelved stories of young males are seldom brought to light. The trend is gradually […]
Levels Music Festival to be held at the capital’s Rock Musicarium on April 8, 2019The New Year has only been four months in and has already become the year of bustling music festivals. It is rare to witness the flair of internationally acclaimed artists who keep people of all ages thoroughly entertained with their distinct sounds but Levels Music Festival is here to defy the odds! Set to make […]
Tete-a-tete with Ahmed and Mansha on March 20, 2019Are you content with how ‘Laal Kabootar’ turned out? Ahmed: Absolutely, it is a good story, executed phenomenally. Taha and Moaz are inspiring! Kamal will inspire all of us with the release of the film. You will get to observe new actors’ talent and impressive cinematography. There were scenes where I, along with my co-actors […]
‘Sher Dil will set a benchmark for excellence in the history of Pakistani cinema’ on March 19, 2019Tell us a bit about yourselves. Nomaan: Every man has two wishes; to be immortal or to be able to fly. Immortality is impossible but the latter, not so much. We will eventually depart from this world one day but the art lives on. If you can cultivate your ideology into the minds of generations […]
Our music can bring the dead back to life: Khumariyaan on March 17, 2019What is the main idea behind Khumariyaan? The idea is to resurrect folk music, specifically the rubab, sitar and dhol. We all met at a university and while performing, one of the listeners approached us and said in reference to a song that we are ‘khumariyaan’ because they were so into our music. Eventually, we […]
‘It is best that SherDil is coming out on the same day as Laal Kabootar’ on March 15, 2019Passion is what drove siblings Hania and Kamil Chima to produce one of Pakistan’s most anticipated films of 2019, the thriller ‘Laal Kabootar’. Haider Rifaat met the dynamic duo in Islamabad to talk about their feature film debut. Can you tell me how did you commence your professional journey together? Kamil: Hania and I went […]
Ilhan Omar vs hypocrisy on March 13, 2019What appears to be one of the chief reasons for extreme polarisation in the United States is the Republican Party’s inability to acknowledge rational policy and views.The vehement accusations directed at the newly elected Congress woman Ilhan Omar for calling out pro-Israel lobbyist groups in the US is a perfect example of that sentiment. Earlier […]
‘I play an Indian pilot not inspired by Abhinandan’ on March 12, 2019Television and film star Hassan Niazi takes on a villainous role in the forthcoming movie ‘SherDil’. In a rare interview, he reveals to Haider Rifaat his true self. Tell us about your family heritage. I belong to a Niazi household but am the only one affiliated with this industry. The rest of my family members […]
‘We plan to team up with musicians from Pakistan’ on March 8, 2019French masterminds Florent Denecker and Victorien Mulliez have amassed international hits ‘Make it Right’, ‘Till the Sun Comes Up’ and ‘Brightest Light.’ As talented music producers and DJs, they plan to expand their empire beyond borders to influence crowds of people who savour good music. Haider Rifaat met FDVM to talk about their success story. […]