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[29 Jan 2012 | No Comment | Semra Jalil]
Jimmy Engineer: A Life More Acknowledged

The book launch for a mammoth bio-epic on artist and social crusader Jimmy Engineer took place in Karachi recently, where fans and luminaries paid tribute to the innovative Pakistani.

Lifestyle, Society »

[27 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Leena Hassan]
The Wonder Years: Fun and Educational Activities for Young Children

Newsline gives you a rundown of the best after-school activities available to Karachi’s children.

Arts & Culture, Music, Society »

[14 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Zehra Nabi]
Khalid Anam and EMI Bring Pakistani Music to the Forefront

Khalid Anam and EMI Pakistan take the initiative to provide Pakistani children with Urdu ‘edutainment’ as well as to promote local music.

Society »

[13 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Nudrat Kamal]
Past Forward: Exhibition on Pakistan and Bangladesh’s Shared History

The Citizens Archive of Pakistan and VASL Artists’ Collective commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1971 Bangladesh War with a history exhibition.

Arts & Culture, Books, Society »

[12 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Maheen Irfan Ghani]
Launch of Urdu Translation of Arundhati Roy’s Essays

Silent Reed hosted the launch of Asif Farrukhi’s translation of Arundhati Roy’s Broken Republic.

Society »

[12 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Amna R. Ali]
National Foods Launches Cookbook

National Foods launches Rivayaton Ke Rang which not only promotes local cuisine but also Pakistani culture.

Art, Arts & Culture, Fashion, Society »

[9 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Maheen Irfan Ghani]
All That Glitters: Art and Fashion Come Together

Mahin Hussain and Iraj Manzoor find their fashion and artistic inspiration from gold.

Art, Arts & Culture, Society »

[7 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Amna R. Ali]
Crazy in Karachi: Exhibition at ArtChowk Gallery

18 artists showcase provocative art in an exhibition inspired by and dedicated to Karachi.

Blog Row, Society, The Water Cooler »

[26 Nov 2011 | One Comment | Farieha Aziz]
Ending Violence Against Women: 16 Days of Activism

November 25 marked the beginning of the 16 days of activism to end violence against women.

Society »

[18 Nov 2011 | Comments Off | Zehra Nabi]
Bejewelled Nostalgia: Jewellery Exhibition at Koel

A look back at Lahore-based jewellery designer Amber Sami’s exhibition at Koel Gallery in Karachi in October.