ISLAMABAD: The Floral Arts Society held its December meeting at Water Sport Club in Mangla. The programme of the month was titled ‘Woven Waters’. As the name suggested, it was carried out on a raft surrounded with water. Latest techniques of threading, weaving and pinning were demonstrated. Each demonstrator explained the technique in detail while […]
By: Ahtesham Azhar KARACHI: The VM Art Gallery organised an inspiring art exhibition entitled ‘Firdous-e-Mouud (Promised Garden)’here at the premises of gallery the other day, which will continue till December 31. The exhibition is arranged by Romila Kareem. On the occasion, 14 art pieces painted by Romila were on display. One of his art works […]
By: Ahtesham Azhar KARACHI: Commune Artist Colony (CAC) organised an exhibition entitled ‘Love or Devotion’ of renowned young artist Akbar Ali at CAC premises on Saturday, which will continue till December 31. A large number of people, including prominent personalities of art sector, were present to experience the work of Ali. On the occasion, 20 […]
By: Sehrish Ali ISLAMABAD: ‘Bend in the Scapes’ at Serena Hotel’s Satrang Gallery exhibits a collection of paintings featuring eight gifted and observant artists, who welcome their viewers into the picturesque worlds they have portrayed. Imbibing the beauty found in mankind’s natural habitat, peregrinating from the urban to the rural; these paintings thus also lend […]
ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of National Commission for Human Development Dr Nafisa Shah asked the media persons to play their role in creating awareness on gender policy and highlighting the gender issues in a way bring positive effects in society. She was speaking at the concluding session of 3-day training on ‘Gender and Role of Media’ organized […]
The stunning and unexpected popularity of dubbed Turkish soap Ishq-e-Mamnu has led to a revolution in Pakistani television which, many local actors say, could lead to the death of homemade drama. Actors have taken to the streets to call for government protectionism and a ban on these dubbed soap operas. The claims are similar to […]
By: Sumera Khan ISLAMABAD: Owing to the war on terror, slow economic growth and natural disasters, the government has fallen short of meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), particularly those of education, confirmed several government officials. Former member planning commission Saba Gul Khattak told The Express Tribune that the country was lagging behind on its […]
SUKKUR: The Aikta Day was observed on Sunday in all the large and small cities of Sindh, including Sukkur, Khairpur, Shikarpur, Naushehro Feroze, Moro, Larkana, Dadu and Ghotki. Political activists of the nationalist parties, civil society, journalists, Green Rotary Club, Khairpur, youths, children and girls wore colourful dresses, Sindhi caps and Ajraks and danced in […]
By: Noor Aftab ISLAMABAD: A multi-billion mega Zulfikarabad City project in Indus Delta belt, initiated by the government, is feared to pose serious environmental and ecological threats to the area, generally called ‘jewel in the crown’ of Pakistan’s ecological heritage. According to Expression of Interest issued by Zulfikarabad Development Authority (ZDA) the project is conceptualised […]
ISLAMABAD: Health worker Bushra Bibi spent eight years trekking to remote villages, carefully dripping polio vaccine into toddlers’ pursed mouths to protect them from the crippling disease. Now the 35-year-old mother is too scared to go to work after masked men on motorbikes gunned down nine of her fellow health workers in a string of […]
By: Qurban Ali Khushik DADU: A rally taken out by scores of women of Sita village in protest over raids and arrests of their loved ones and the closure of every commercial activity in the locality was baton charged by police on Sunday before the participants could reach the Rajo Deero police station. Eight women […]
KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that conspiracies are being hatched to create strife among the people of the province. According to the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader part of the said conspiracy is the appointment of an election commissioner who belongs to Punjab. Memon stated clearly that he was against this […]
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