Articles Archive for August 2009
Business, People, Q & A »
A broken pick-up, a generator, discarded furniture, a computer and a printer, and a modest sum of two million rupees were the only resources that Sher Ghazi possessed when he decided to turn his dream of launching an improved apricot drying project to reality. Today, he is the CEO of Mountain Fruits, the only fruit-production company in Pakistan to sell organic, Fairtrade apricots.
News & Politics »
Once ubiquitous in every field, Zoroastrians in Pakistan now face dwindling numbers, as the vast majority of the youth move away.
Arts & Culture, Books »
An eloquent exposition of the delicate world of Lahore’s upper-middle-class, Ali Sethi’s debut novel is seemingly full of examples drawn from his personal experience.
People, Q & A »
In discussing the intersection of romance and politics in his novel, The Wish Maker, Ali Sethi says, “Love itself has a politics in Pakistan, since it is punished by both state and society (stoning to death, harrassment and arrest, the adultery and blasphemy laws, karo-kari and ‘honour’ killing). So it’s not as though you can write a romantic novel about Pakistan without being subversive.”
Arts & Culture, Society »
There seems to be a rising interest in Russian literature and drama among the young and culturally aware in Pakistan. Sadly, the KB Thespians’ July performance of three Chekhov plays evidences the downside of this new enthusiasm: sheer incompetence ruining masterpieces.
Society »
First we had the world’s biggest tea bag, biggest key and lock, largest kurta, tallest cake, youngest civil judge, biggest flag, the largest shoe, and the fastest ball (bowled by Shoaib Akhtar) take us into the Guinness Book of World Records. This summer, we snagged another record.
Lifestyle, People, Profiles »
Passionate about collecting and restoring classic cars, Raja Mujahid Zafar is determined to put his vintage collection on public display as part of the country’s national heritage.
News & Politics, People, Profiles »
Shehzad Roy may have risen to fame as a singer, but his commitment to Zindagi Trust reveals a deeper side.
Arts & Culture, Books »
Monica Ali steers clear of the South Asian writers’ ghetto and explores new territory in her latest novel.
News & Politics »
As Pakistan’s youth complain more and more about the state of their nation, internet networking site Facebook is becoming a popular avenue for protest – but is it making any difference?
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