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Daily Archives: October 28, 2013

Reclaiming Karachi

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The artists’ community in Karachi, through the platform of Koel Gallery, has launched a campaign, ‘Pursukoon Karachi’, to reclaim the city. Through various art expressions, the not-for-profit organisation has managed to get more than 200 volunteers on board to create a collective voice against weaponisation, sociopolitical strife and crime. Artists, writers and performers will bring […]


Cell phone service won’t be suspended in Muharram: IG

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LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police Khan Baig on Sunday warned of increased security threat during Muharram this year than the last one, directing the senior police officers to remain vigilant. “Since the security threat level is higher than the previous year, the districts of Lahore, Bhakkar, Khanewal and Chakwal have been listed as very […]


A treat for art lovers opens on Nov 2

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LAHORE: Khayaal Creative-Network will celebrate the best of Pakistani talent at their “Festival of Arts & Literature 2013” which is to be held on November 2 and 3 in collaboration with Alhamra Arts Council at Alhamra, Mall Road. Khayaal Creative Network has brought together a variety of speakers from the fields of literature, art, music, […]


Election Committee declares Rana Azeem as PFUJ president

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KARACHI: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) Election Committee has announced Rana Azeem and Amin Yousaf as president and general secretary of the body after elections. The Afzal Butt group has refused to accept the results when the election committee chairman Sajid Ali Sajid announced the results in front of the delegates who had […]


Jemima film on drone victims moves audiences

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ISLAMABAD: A moving documentary directed by US filmmaker Robert Greenwald and Brave New Foundation highlights the plight of innocent drone victims and exposes the blatant lies of the US administration about the precision and efficacy of drone attacks. The documentary titled, “Unmanned: America’s Drone Wars” premiered on Saturday at a local hotel in Islamabad ahead […]