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Daily Archives: August 26, 2013

Finest art/can be created in borderline solitude

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Karachi: The finest art can be created when you are one with yourself, in borderline solitude, Sana Arjumand told me in an interview. The Islamabad-based artist is in Karachi for her solo exhibition, which opens Tuesday (tomorrow) at the Canvas Gallery. The show’s title ‘Felicity’ signifies Sana’s focus on abundant happiness. “Whatever you focus on […]


Journalists asked to apply for UN journalism awards

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ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) has encouraged the participation of world media, including Pakistani journalists, for its ‘18th Annual UNCA Awards Dinner and Dance’ for the best written and electronic media coverage of the United Nations, its agencies, and field operations. “This year the entire entry process is submitted online by completing the […]


PFUJ, KUJ oppose curbs on media

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KARACHI, Aug 25: The Karachi Union of Journalists will resist attempts by the government, the Pemra or from any other quarter to impose any restraint on electronic media. A resolution adopted at the annual general council of the KUJ on Saturday said the journalist community would thwart attempts by any quarter to suspend transmission of […]


Ahmed Faraz goes unsung on death anniversary

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 25: The fifth death anniversary of the renowned poet Ahmed Faraz on Sunday went unnoticed at the state level as no official function was held in this regard in the federal capital. However, his family visited the H-8 graveyard to pray for him. Saadi Faraz and Shibli Faraz, sons of Ahmed Faraz, were […]


Pakistani Journalists encouraged to apply for United Nation Journalism Awards

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The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) has encouraged the participation of developing world media including Pakistan for its 18th Annual UNCA Awards for the best written and electronic media coverage of the United Nations, its agencies, and field operations. “This year the entire entry process is submitted online by completing the UNCA Awards Entry Form […]