KARACHI: The Idara-i-Yadgar-i-Ghalib has published a new edition of Hamari Qaumi Saqafat, a compilation of distinguished poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s speeches on the issue of culture which he delivered from time to time at different forums. The book also contains comments of noted scholars and writers on Faiz’s thoughts on the subject. The book throws […]
IT may be argued that the wealth of a nation is reflected not by its gross domestic product but by the rights it confers on its citizens. The right of free speech, the right to a free press, the right to basic healthcare and education, and the right of law must surely be the key […]
KARACHI: Urdu poetry lovers on Tuesday had a wonderful time listening to delectable sulasis, nazms and ghazals by distinguished poet Himayat Ali Shaer at an event organised in his honour by the Anjuman Taraqqi-i-Urdu at its office. Shaer, who now resides in Canada and is in Pakistan on a personal visit, before reciting his poetry, […]
KARACHI: Urdu poetry lovers on Tuesday had a wonderful time listening to delectable sulasis, nazms and ghazals by distinguished poet Himayat Ali Shaer at an event organised in his honour by the Anjuman Taraqqi-i-Urdu at its office. Shaer, who now resides in Canada and is in Pakistan on a personal visit, before reciting his poetry, […]
“I’ve just come to spread the message of love and peace,” says Maya. By Sehrish Ali ISLAMABAD: When rumours of recognised international artists coming to perform in Pakistan hit the grapevine, many react with raised eyebrows, as the past has seen many well known artists either reschedule or cancel performances. However, Edward Maya’s presence at […]
Ayesha Shahid ISLAMABAD: Bushra Zulfiqar`s autobiography, as her book launch emphasised, is about many things — and that might precisely be the problem with it. Ms Zulfiqar explained that the book titled `A Daughter`s Heart`, is the story of a young girl going through the terrible tragedy of the untimely death of her father at […]
Shahid Husain Karachi: The 25th death anniversary of the legendary artist and poet, Sadequain, was commemorated on Friday with the launch of ‘The Saga of Sadequain’, a compilation of the maestro’s works, who made waves across the world in the domain of art and culture. The function was held under the auspices of the Karachi […]
HYDERABAD: The centuries old tradition wherein people shared their experience of life and society with others through oral recitation or in local jargon, Sughars, is still being carried out by ideologically conventional lot. The Sindh Language Authority (SLA) said that the authority in cooperation with the Culture Department has established a Heritage Studio to preserve […]
—Dr Haider Shah The main aim of primary level books is to encourage book reading and establish a lifelong friendship with books. Unfortunately, in the case of Pakistani books no such consideration is noticeable Like many unresolved controversies, there are many polarised views about our national culture. What is Pakistani culture is an issue that […]
Karachi: ‘MEIN – The Artist and the Self’, an art exhibition that opened at the Koel Gallery on Thursday, is being touted as the biggest art exhibition to take place in the city of Karachi in a long time. Works from famous Pakistani artists such as Amin Gulgee, Asim Butt and AR Nagori are to […]
Peerzada Salman KARACHI: Not very often does one get to see the works of no fewer than 85 known and relatively less known artists under one roof — works which represent the interpretation of their `selves` at that. To celebrate the third anniversary of Koel Gallery, an exhibition titled `Mein — the artist and the […]
LAHORE: The Khana-e-Farhang Iran organized an exhibition of paintings, calligraphy and books in connection with 33rd celebrations of Iranian Revolution here at Alhamara Art Gallery on Tuesday. The exhibition included the paintings and photography highlighting the life and works of Ayatollah Khomeini and other leading Iranian political leaders of the 1970s. The paintings also reflect […]
By Quddus Mirza Great artists, like good books, never get old. And it is for reasons other than their young wives or adolescent mistresses. A great work of art surprises you with its freshness every time you see it. Just like opening the same old text of classic books provides new meanings, ideas and pleasure. […]
By: Shakeel Ahmed MULTAN: Athar Nasik is an Urdu poet living in Rojhan, Rajanpur, where he also teaches at a public college. Through his pen he has been fighting for years the cancerous growth of exploitation in society; on personal front, he has been fighting gastrointestinal cancer for the last three years. The cancer has […]
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