Pakistani Musicians Showcase Makes a Statement at (SXSW) Music Festival, USA
The South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival The SXSW Music Festival has become one of the largest music events in the world. What humbly began in 1987 has expanded so much that in 2014, over 28,000 professionals and artists from the music industry participated. Around 2,300 acts from 57 overseas countries performed at more than […]
History Revisited as Dara Arrives in London
A Matter of Prestige: Dara Staged at the National Theatre Ajoka Theatre is known for addressing social issues and giving a strong message through their plays, but with Dara which was first shown in 2010 at Lahore; they took on an immense challenge which makes it unique. That is probably the reason why it has […]
Visual Wizardry: Pakistanis Are Creating Visual Effects Magic
How Visual Effects Have Made Movies Amazing! Feature films are very different from what they were two decades ago, especially those which rely heavily on visual effects as well as animation. This is because computers are being used in the art of making movies which has had a great impact on visualization. However what we […]
A Decade of Excellence: Reaching for the Stars (Part II)
Rising Youth of Pakistan The second half of the decade was even more remarkable then the first. You can read about the first decade of shining Pakistani stars in this article. The following can only give you a glimpse of the capabilities of our youngsters. Read on and be amazed. Pakistani Students Excel at Intel […]
Saad Haroon: Smiles Guaranteed
The Second Funniest Person in the World is.. Saad Haroon, a man of many talents as well as great determination. His style is simple yet compelling, his ability to improvise is superb and his jokes are completely original. That is the reason why he just recently claimed second place in the competition which was organized […]
A Decade of Excellence: Reaching for the Stars (Part I)
Rising Pakistani Youth Youth are the prime architects of the nation. They serve as the backbone of every country, so in short they are a great asset. And it can be said without a moment’s hesitation, that the establishment of Pakistan was possible due to the pivotal role played by the Youth under the guidance […]
Sindhi Embroidery Motifs For Beautiful and Elegant Dresses
Specialty and Origin of Sindhi Embroidery Motifs It’s something exciting to know that Sindhi embroidery exposes clearly refinement and delicacy that is said to be the conclusion of court patronage. As the world knows Sindh doesn’t reside in India anymore, no embroidery for Indian art work can complete without the hand works designed in Sindh. […]
Art Exhibitions at the Khaas Art Gallery
The Team at Khaas Art Gallery The Khaas Art Gallery, Islamabad, started off as ‘The Art Gallery’ in 1992. The foundation for the establishment was set in 1992 by local artist Momina Zuberi. Zishan Afzal Khan, art collector and gallerist; came in to partner with Momina on the Gallery, which in 2002 took on the […]
Behbud Association: A Beacon of Hope
Behbud Association: Introduction and History The concept of Behbud Association was born in the wake of the War of 1965, when the nation was faced with many problems. The foundation however was laid in 1967 by Mrs. Ahkter Riazuddin with the help of a few volunteers. From humble beginnings it has developed into national organization […]
The Flag of Pakistan is Flying High in Brazil!!
Street Child World-Cup Well it was not the FIFA World cup but it was something equally spectacular! A team of young street children have proved their mettle by clinching the bronze and bringing accolade to the name of Pakistan. How it Started The Street Child World Cup is an international platform that advocates the rights […]
The Bright Future of Mobile Application Development in Pakistan
Mobile Application Development in Pakistan The mobile phone has come a long way since being a simple gadget used for communication on the go; onto becoming something indispensable, something that has changed the way people function in their daily lives. These days everything can be done through mobile phones i.e. shopping, banking, making reservations, learning, […]
Moor: A Pakistani Film by Jami
How the Pakistani Movie Waar Changed Pakistani Cinematography When the movie Waar by Bilal Lashari first displayed around the country, it was an endless moment of joy. Pakistani people were seen queuing outside cinemas waiting to get the ticket to see this Pakistani film, which had taken over the social media by storm. This film […]
The Spark of Hunza Gems
Without any uncertainty, a fact have been derived that Hunza is nothing but a heaven on earth which makes this God’s green earth beautiful. The Hunza valley has worth watching lovely sights which come as the greatest amusement for the tourists. The incredibly fascinating items such as the famous Hunza gems, local handicrafts, traditional shawls and […]
Khussa – The Delightful Footwear Created by Hand
Khussa is predominantly worn and made in Pakistan and India, while also made in some parts of China. However, Pakistan is renowned for making the finest khussas. This is attributed to our method of producing high quality leather and superior stitching by hand. History It can be said that the present day khussa alternately known […]
Few Interesting Facts about Pakistan
Type ‘Pakistan’ into the Google search box and you’re not very likely to come up with a lot of positive news. For years now Pakistan has been struggling with a host of challenges; internal and external. But here are few facts about Pakistan you don’t hear a lot about; Pakistan, a country that stands resilient […]
Burka Avenger – Pakistan’s first ever female Superhero
Pakistan is fighting back. The everyday Pakistani is fighting back. Maybe it’s not with guns and grenades, but it is just as effective. In small pockets all around the country, people are using comedy, music and now animations to spread awareness about the evils of illiteracy, extremism, corruption and others that plague our society today. […]
Cross Stitch: One of It’s Kind
Cross stitch is one of the oldest forms of embroidery found in the world today. It is done by making small x shaped stitches to form a picture or pattern. This technique has been passed down from generation to generation, and that is why nearly every cultural museum around the world has some piece of […]
Summaiya Jillani: An Overnight Star from Pakistani Art World
Besides the saddening and distressing notoriety that Pakistan possesses in front of the world, there still occur some pleasant junctures that always thrive to bring a positive light to our country’s name. Every now and then we witness a particular achievement or a talented person from our country that helps us to hold our heads […]