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17th March, 2013
First person: Getting to know Mehwish Hayat
Mehwish describes herself as a 'spendthrift, too blunt and a perfectionist but dedicated, persistent and honest'.
Mehwish describes herself as a 'spendthrift, too blunt and a perfectionist but dedicated, persistent and honest'.
14th March, 2013
Awards celebrate showbiz achievements
The red carpet came alive with interviews of superstars, fashionistas and solo/group music acts who came forth in large numbers to support the awards ceremony.
The red carpet came alive with interviews of superstars, fashionistas and solo/group music acts who came forth in large numbers to support the awards ceremony.
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7th March, 2013
Broadcasting blues
"I'm always picked to do the most well paying job in the business: operating broadcast studio during live, limited-over cricket matches."
"I'm always picked to do the most well paying job in the business: operating broadcast studio during live, limited-over cricket matches."
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17th January, 2013
Everything is live
After protesting against Turkish plays, our TV industry might now have to protest against the political dramas that are keeping the viewers engrossed.
After protesting against Turkish plays, our TV industry might now have to protest against the political dramas that are keeping the viewers engrossed.
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27th December, 2012
Of plays and ‘players’
If a TV play is a success in Pakistan, everyone will regurgitate the storyline and present it under a new name, sometimes, with the same actors.
If a TV play is a success in Pakistan, everyone will regurgitate the storyline and present it under a new name, sometimes, with the same actors.
16th December, 2012
First person: Free spirit
Sarwat Gilani is a right humanist in fact and she’ll tell you all about how life is meant to be lived by smelling the roses.
Sarwat Gilani is a right humanist in fact and she’ll tell you all about how life is meant to be lived by smelling the roses.
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5th December, 2012
Burns Road ki Nilofer and the YouTube ban
The cable for Nilofer, and the internet for us, are not merely gateways to sin (though they are that too) but the possibility of alternatives.
The cable for Nilofer, and the internet for us, are not merely gateways to sin (though they are that too) but the possibility of alternatives.
25th November, 2012
Spotlight: Haseena Moin speaks out
"Tanhaiyan is a prestigious serial, not a product. Literature and drama are different things and a dairy product is a different thing."
"Tanhaiyan is a prestigious serial, not a product. Literature and drama are different things and a dairy product is a different thing."
20th November, 2012
On a lighter note with Mohib and Aamina
Mohib and Aamina’s uncensored thoughts on the entertainment industry and its content, ratings and quality
Mohib and Aamina’s uncensored thoughts on the entertainment industry and its content, ratings and quality
16th September, 2012
First person: Fait accompli
“It’s good to run international content but not in excess for then it’s unfair to the local artists and industry.”
“It’s good to run international content but not in excess for then it’s unfair to the local artists and industry.”
29th August, 2012
“Ainak wala jin” to reappear on PTV screens
The hugely popular PTV drama will make a comeback on Eid-ul-Azha with an episode titled “Nastoor jin ki wapsi,” says the team behind the 1990s hit series.
The hugely popular PTV drama will make a comeback on Eid-ul-Azha with an episode titled “Nastoor jin ki wapsi,” says the team behind the 1990s hit series.
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9th August, 2012
Trading faith
Come the end of Ramazan and you’ll see the same faces promoting something else; whatever it is that they're marketing today, will change tomorrow.
Come the end of Ramazan and you’ll see the same faces promoting something else; whatever it is that they're marketing today, will change tomorrow.
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8th August, 2012
No worries
All nations have had their heroes and saviours; we Pakistanis can boast that we have had more than our fair share.
All nations have had their heroes and saviours; we Pakistanis can boast that we have had more than our fair share.
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25th July, 2012
A poor nation’s Nostradamuses
“Astrologers ruled our media industry. Then, like a breath of fresh air, came experts who told us which stones to wear for what desired end.”
“Astrologers ruled our media industry. Then, like a breath of fresh air, came experts who told us which stones to wear for what desired end.”
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23rd June, 2012
The symbolic death of Pakistan’s mastermind
Obaidulla Baig set precedents; precedents that need to be followed if we want a better society of thinking, well-rounded individuals.
Obaidulla Baig set precedents; precedents that need to be followed if we want a better society of thinking, well-rounded individuals.
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3rd May, 2012
Getting their act together
Amidst the 'morning shows' and the not-so reality TV, we should appreciate the entertainment industry for giving us some quality dramas again.
Amidst the 'morning shows' and the not-so reality TV, we should appreciate the entertainment industry for giving us some quality dramas again.
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3rd March, 2012
Drama serials: Golden Age?
A Pakistani drama serial has brought the nation together once again, reminding people of the ‘80’s when ‘Waris’ and ‘Tanhaiyaan’ are…
A Pakistani drama serial has brought the nation together once again, reminding people of the ‘80’s when ‘Waris’ and ‘Tanhaiyaan’ are…
31st December, 2011
Television in 2011
Talent-hunt and reality shows were a dime a dozen, but drama serials continued to dominate the TV screen
Talent-hunt and reality shows were a dime a dozen, but drama serials continued to dominate the TV screen
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20th August, 2011
Talking heads
Public reason is a pillar of modern liberalism. We can trace the concept of ‘public reason’ back to the German philosopher Kant, who wrote on…
Public reason is a pillar of modern liberalism. We can trace the concept of ‘public reason’ back to the German philosopher Kant, who wrote on…
4th April, 2011
Bulbulay: A slapstick comedy
A slapstick sitcom with all the right ingredients and mad moments, ‘Bulbulay’ is steadily gaining popularity and viewership. Starring Nabeel as himself, Hina Dilpazeer (Momo),…
A slapstick sitcom with all the right ingredients and mad moments, ‘Bulbulay’ is steadily gaining popularity and viewership. Starring Nabeel as himself, Hina Dilpazeer (Momo),…
