Gender Parity SDG 5: approaching the goals for successon January 19, 2020“I have always maintained that no nation can ever be worthy of its existence that cannot take with them their women. No struggle can ever succeed without women ever participating side by side with men.” Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Founder of Pakistan, Speech at Islamia College, 25th March 1940) Muhammad Ali Jinnah brought Muslim women out […]
Karachi Eat Food Festival 2020on January 15, 2020Foodies in Karachi were determined to get to one of the largest events of the social calendar: the Karachi Eat Food Festival 2020. One of the most happening events, the crazy gusts of wind and cold could not keep the food lovers away. The annual three-day food festival was again a success this year, and […]
Water for a sustainable futureon December 28, 2019The dialogue and research-based 4th Karachi International Water Conference focused on the Water, Energy, Food Nexus for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan. Hosted by the Hisaar Foundation, the conference brought forth new perspective by gathering scholars, researchers, concerned government bodies and smart agriculture specialists from across the world to speak about water concerns and the […]
For Jinnah — the dream of an educated and prosperous Pakistanon December 22, 2019The Jinnah Foundation (Memorial) Trust (JF) recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art auditorium. The event recalled days of past, present as well as a hope for the future. The remnants of Quaid’s family and friends envisioned a dream for Pakistan. Their efforts showed the consistency and dedication of service by a few people wanting to fulfil our […]
The Art of Hal Bevan-Petmanon December 15, 2019The Mohatta Palace Museum lights up for the forgotten artist, Hal Bevan-Petman. The rare collection of artworks was generously lent for the exhibit by several senior families who had had the opportunity of their grandparents, parents, siblings and other family members to have sat for a portrait by the British artist who had adopted Pakistan […]
Nadia Jamil: touching hearts with love and laughteron December 8, 2019Some celebrities become personalities of great stature because of their rise and struggle. Some shine strong onscreen, born to be stars and some are simply blessed with fame and good fortune with strong careers. And then there are others who use platforms of their success and standing to give back to the world because they […]
MTBI: Mountain Biking Adventure Clubon December 1, 2019Thrill-seeking mountain bikers in Pakistan? When I brought that up, one of my friends said not many people would do that here. However, when I met Kamran Hashmi and Amir Islam of MTBI (Mountain Biking Club Islamabad), they both seemed to have a focus, primarily on this sport as a passion, which they shared with […]
A system for the silencedon November 24, 2019Jami, also known as Jamshed Mehmood, and his family would be in a very strange and unnerving position at this moment. A rape survivor, who just called out his trauma and the support that media has not given him, seems to be the common bane of a topic poised. The thing is, the conversation is […]
Major General Nigar Johar: breaking social barriers, changing mindsetson November 17, 2019The highly decorated Maj Gen Nigar Johar is the third female Major General in the Pakistan Army and became the first female Commandant in Pakistan’s history of CMH Jehlum when she was appointed in 2015. Currently, she is Commandant-in-charge of one of the largest army medical hospitals in South Asia; the Pak Emirates Military Hospital […]
A Skyline in Pinkon November 10, 2019As key sights and institutions all over the country illuminated in shades of pink across Pakistan, the skyline was quite an incredible visage to see this past month. Many were even seen wearing the pink ribbon insignia pinned on their clothes. Breast Cancer Awareness, as a topic, was at the forefront. It was in the […]