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Zehra Nabi is an assistant editor at Newsline. Find her on twitter @zehranabi.

Arts & Culture »

[9 May 2012 | Comments Off | ]

The mastermind behind Bodybeats dance studio has now launched his very own dance video.

Arts & Culture, Movies »

[23 Apr 2012 | Comments Off | ]
Movie Review: A Separation

Asghar Farhadi’s Oscar-winning film A Separation is a meditation on family obligations, truth and morality.

News & Politics »

[18 Apr 2012 | One Comment | ]
Unholy Vows

Young Hindu women are being prevented from freely testifying in court, thereby raising questions about the validity of their conversions to Islam and their marriages.

Art, Arts & Culture »

[16 Apr 2012 | Comments Off | ]
In Black & White: Imran Mudassar’s Latest Solo Show

Even with a limited colour palette, Imran Mudassar extensively explores the relationship between war and the individual.

Society »

[4 Apr 2012 | Comments Off | ]
A Step Forward: Gender Sensitivity in the Media

On Women’s Day, the White Ribbon Campaign Pakistan (WRCP) held a conference on gender sensitivity and launched a code of ethics for the media.

Art, Arts & Culture »

[19 Mar 2012 | Comments Off | ]
Collective Introspective: Koel Celebrates its Third Anniversary

A group show organised to celebrate Koel Gallery’s third anniversary, brought 85 artists together under one roof.

Arts & Culture, Books, People, Profiles »

[15 Mar 2012 | Comments Off | ]
Profile: Vikram Seth

The acclaimed Indian writer is as at ease writing about Muslim-Hindu tensions in India in the fifties as he is writing about European classical music. And he is as comfortable talking about anti-homosexuality laws in India as he is about sharing his views on Pakistani talk-show personalities.

Arts & Culture, Books »

[6 Mar 2012 | Comments Off | and ]
Literati by the Sea: A Look Back at the 3rd Karachi Literature Festival

The Karachi Literature Festival has evolved into an internationally recognised forum to increase awarness of all forms of writing from Pakistan and beyond.

Society »

[5 Mar 2012 | Comments Off | ]
No Ordinary Snog

The international frozen yogurt chain Snog had its official launch in Karachi with much fanfare.

Art, Arts & Culture »

[28 Feb 2012 | Comments Off | ]
Smoke and Shadows: Ahsan Jamal’s Solo Show at Koel

Ahsan Jamal’s paintings from his latest solo show are meditations on history and nationality.