Author Archives: Madeeha Syed
5th May, 2013
Cinemascope: Smells like a revolution
Chambaili, the latest Pakistani film to hit theatres believes in the combining power that both hope and the vote can bring. With elections just round the corner, Chambaili couldn’t have been released at a more
Chambaili, the latest Pakistani film to hit theatres believes in the combining power that both hope and the vote can bring. With elections just round the corner, Chambaili couldn’t have been released at a more
26th April, 2013
Ethno-nationalist movements in Europe discussed
KARACHI, April 25: History of the ethno-nationalist movements in Europe and their impact on immigration was discussed at a workshop titled “Politics of identity in contemporary Europe: challenges for the cultural coherence of the European Union in the context of national, ethnic and ultra-right politics,” organised by the
KARACHI, April 25: History of the ethno-nationalist movements in Europe and their impact on immigration was discussed at a workshop titled “Politics of identity in contemporary Europe: challenges for the cultural coherence of the European Union in the context of national, ethnic and ultra-right politics,” organised by the
24th April, 2013
‘First political film made in Pakistan’ introduced
"Chambaili" is set against a political backdrop, the film purports itself to be a ‘saga of courage, romance and sacrifice.
"Chambaili" is set against a political backdrop, the film purports itself to be a ‘saga of courage, romance and sacrifice.
23rd April, 2013
Pushing the pedal for a cause
KARACHI, April 22: It is always heartening to see people give back to the community. What better way to do it than in an activity that is both healthy and fun to do
KARACHI, April 22: It is always heartening to see people give back to the community. What better way to do it than in an activity that is both healthy and fun to do
18th April, 2013
‘Tell story of Pakistan to world through your films’
KARACHI, April 17: “No one knows the world in Pakistan as well as you do. Tell that story through your films,” said award-winning New York-based Indian filmmaker Mira Nair during a session on ‘Independent film
KARACHI, April 17: “No one knows the world in Pakistan as well as you do. Tell that story through your films,” said award-winning New York-based Indian filmmaker Mira Nair during a session on ‘Independent film
17th April, 2013
‘Saving a cinema house is like saving film industry’
KARACHI, April 16: “A film runs in cinemas. It is their retail shop through which they get their product to the people. It generates revenue for the film. If you don’t have cinemas, then you don’t have a working film industry,” stressed Nadeem Mandviwalla,
KARACHI, April 16: “A film runs in cinemas. It is their retail shop through which they get their product to the people. It generates revenue for the film. If you don’t have cinemas, then you don’t have a working film industry,” stressed Nadeem Mandviwalla,
16th April, 2013
‘Addiction to piracy keeps cinema from growing’
" We’re lining the pockets of the pirates instead of artists and those investing in films,” said former minister, Javed Jabbar.
" We’re lining the pockets of the pirates instead of artists and those investing in films,” said former minister, Javed Jabbar.
12th April, 2013
‘Pakistan, Russia need to put plans into action’
The biggest shift in the ties came about only last decade when the two countries were united by a common cause of fighting religious extremism and terrorism.
The biggest shift in the ties came about only last decade when the two countries were united by a common cause of fighting religious extremism and terrorism.
8th April, 2013
Ragas, ghazals and opera
KARACHI, April 7: The last set of the National Academy of Performing Arts classical music shows as part of its second annual festival ended with Napa students presenting some famous ghazals composed in afternoon ragas on Sunday.
KARACHI, April 7: The last set of the National Academy of Performing Arts classical music shows as part of its second annual festival ended with Napa students presenting some famous ghazals composed in afternoon ragas on Sunday.
27th January, 2013
A story of starvation
It is hard to believe that such people exist in Pakistan, an agricultural country no less, but they do. This woman belonged to Mirpurkhas in…
It is hard to believe that such people exist in Pakistan, an agricultural country no less, but they do. This woman belonged to Mirpurkhas in…
22nd January, 2013
‘Europeans realise we all live on one planet’
KARACHI, Jan 21: Learning from its long history of conflict, its devastating impact and its interaction with inter-European and external communities over time, Europe has evolved to learn the importance of
KARACHI, Jan 21: Learning from its long history of conflict, its devastating impact and its interaction with inter-European and external communities over time, Europe has evolved to learn the importance of
20th January, 2013
Fashion conscience: Is their blood on your shawl?
Imagine wearing four dead animals around your shoulders. That’s the average number of Chiru antelopes it takes to make just one shahtoosh shawl. And the Chiru, today, is on the brink of extinction.
Imagine wearing four dead animals around your shoulders. That’s the average number of Chiru antelopes it takes to make just one shahtoosh shawl. And the Chiru, today, is on the brink of extinction.
6th January, 2013
The iron men
His face is weathered by years of exposure to the sun and the salty air of the sea. Wearing long Wellington boots, soiled overalls and…
His face is weathered by years of exposure to the sun and the salty air of the sea. Wearing long Wellington boots, soiled overalls and…
10th December, 2012
Performance poetry draws surprise, appreciation
KARACHI, Dec 9: War, creativity, multiculturalism, immigration, racism and family were only some of the topics discussed when UK-based poet Lemn Sissay ‘performed’ some of his work at The Second Floor
KARACHI, Dec 9: War, creativity, multiculturalism, immigration, racism and family were only some of the topics discussed when UK-based poet Lemn Sissay ‘performed’ some of his work at The Second Floor
25th November, 2012
Living the legacy
Madeeha Syed explores how Muharram creates a common cultural ethos.
Madeeha Syed explores how Muharram creates a common cultural ethos.
14th October, 2012
Call for talks to establish peace in Balochistan
KARACHI, Oct 13: The conflict in Balochistan has been going on over the past four decades but only recently has the violence in the province increased at an alarming momentum, with killings, enforced disappearances,
KARACHI, Oct 13: The conflict in Balochistan has been going on over the past four decades but only recently has the violence in the province increased at an alarming momentum, with killings, enforced disappearances,
7th October, 2012
Audience delighted as fashion show concludes
KARACHI, Oct 6: The second day of the two-day Expo Pakistan fashion presentation, held under the aegis of the Trade Development Authority Pakistan (TDAP), began with a showing of a collection by prominent designer Faiza Samee.
KARACHI, Oct 6: The second day of the two-day Expo Pakistan fashion presentation, held under the aegis of the Trade Development Authority Pakistan (TDAP), began with a showing of a collection by prominent designer Faiza Samee.
6th October, 2012
Fashion show opens at Expo Pakistan
KARACHI, Oct 5: Amin Gulgee’s river-inspired sculptures opened for show at the two-day fashion presentation held under the aegis of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, a part of the ongoing Expo Pakistan, on Thursday night
KARACHI, Oct 5: Amin Gulgee’s river-inspired sculptures opened for show at the two-day fashion presentation held under the aegis of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, a part of the ongoing Expo Pakistan, on Thursday night
24th September, 2012
The Pillowman premiers in city
The guests walking into the performance area came face to face with a man sitting in what appeared to be an interrogation room.
The guests walking into the performance area came face to face with a man sitting in what appeared to be an interrogation room.
31st August, 2012
Challenges to coexistence in Europe
KARACHI, Aug 30: Preconceived notions, lack of trust and confidence in one another are some of the major factors responsible for a widening gap between Muslims and other communities living in Europe that need to be bridged
KARACHI, Aug 30: Preconceived notions, lack of trust and confidence in one another are some of the major factors responsible for a widening gap between Muslims and other communities living in Europe that need to be bridged
