Here’s why you should watch ‘Aangan’ on December 22, 2018Based on the acclaimed novel of the same name, Mohammed Ehteshamuddin returns to the small screen as the director of Aangan, a period drama set in the early to mid-1900s. With a star-studded cast and an epic storyline, the series appears to be promising and offers respite from mainstream stereotypical television dramas. When asked, “Why […]
‘Social media is the weirdest and saddest drug in today’s world’ on December 3, 2018Style icon Tooba Siddiqui is in it to win it! She started as a model and swiftly soared into films and television. A hardworking mother, actress and model, she is the one to look out for. In an insightful conversation, Tooba shares her tale. Tell us about yourself. I am honest, confident and ambitious. I […]
Concepts of web series and Netflix should be materialised in Pakistan: Aabis Raza on November 23, 2018Aabis Raza is a passionate Pakistani director. He hopes to see diversity in the television landscape apart from the typical ‘mother-daughter-in-law’ relationship, divorce and marital issues. He is working on a new horror drama serial starring Marina Khna and Sajid Hasan. Let’s get to know him better! Walk us through your journey in the entertainment […]
Junaid Khan’s ‘Talaash’ for peace on November 15, 2018Junaid Khan never settles for less. This year, he made his mark in television in a string of successful dramas. Acting aside, he has produced some incredible rock tracks including an upbeat anthem for the Pakistan cricket team and ‘Pakistan Zindabad’. He has further immersed himself in a new collaboration with Indian rock band Spunk […]
Launch of Rabia Akhtar’s book on US ‘double standards’ held on November 8, 2018According to ‘The Blind Eye’, the US has repeatedly practiced double standards on non-proliferation in South Asia by punishing India and Pakistan differently for the same offense, Defense analyst, professor and media personality Dr Syed Rifaat Hussain said. He made these comments while speaking at the book launch of ‘The Blind Eye: U.S. Non-Proliferation Policy […]
China looks at economic development as security solution: Ambassador Yao Ying on October 26, 2018ISLAMABAD – China looks at economic development as a security solution for regional peace, Ambassador Yao Ying said at a two-day conference Wednesday at the Serena Hotel. Ying stated that the lack of international charisma is because of underdevelopment of societies. Ying cites poverty as the root cause of extremism and social unrest. The possible […]
Oxbridge Lecture: Pakistan and US relations on October 12, 2018Politics is diplomacy. If you are seeking friendships in the age of nuclear weapons, back off a bit. As sovereign countries, we should be mindful of the domestic and political situation in Washington, D.C., the conflict in the Middle East and the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, said Jalil Abbas Jilani, a diplomat and former Pakistan’s […]
What about us? on October 12, 2018I am not what society thinks I am, I am who I think I am, I am not one gender, but both They ask, “Care to specify?” What more should you know? Am I not enough? Is my existence a shame? I plead for justice, but I am to blame I am boxed in my […]
Genetically-modified food items harm masses on September 21, 2018Have you ever wondered what’s in our food? The restaurants we dine in, the vegetables and nutritious-for-all containers we buy from our local stores? Food can be genetically modified to either increase or decrease its size. Healthy farm chickens are treated with chemical injections to double their size for mass consumption. Non-seasonal vegetables and fruits […]
If we are lucky, we get to tell a few stories that are not driven by ratings: Faysal Manzoor Khan on September 20, 2018We often watch quality dramas on our screens but seldom praise the creators behind them. Content makers play an equally important role in making projects a success. Meet FaysalManzoor Khan, the Head of Creative Content and producer at GEO Television. He held this esteemed position for four years (2014 to 2018) and created a string […]