Syeda Shehrbano Kazim

Achievements of women community organisers acknowledged

ISLAMABAD: International Women’s Day is celebrated across the world on March 8. In the build-up to the day,... Published 07 Mar, 2015 06:00am

Classical European music comes to Islamabad

'A Musical Journey through Europe’ saw performances of Sévag Tachdjian and Yukiko Tidten-Yoshikawa at German embassy Updated 03 Mar, 2015 09:42am

‘Law against domestic violence must be enacted urgently’

Feminist activist Kamla Bhasin speaks at One Billion Rising event Published 26 Feb, 2015 06:46am

Bringing the mysterious Mr Jacob to life

John Zubrzycki a Sydney-based writer spoke about his book 'The Mysterious Mr. Jacob: Diamond Merchant, Magician and Spy’ Updated 25 Feb, 2015 09:36am

Work of 5,000 students from India, Pakistan showcased

The largest student exchange programme between India and Pakistan completes first cycle. Updated 25 Feb, 2015 07:26pm

Islamabad loses a vibrant social entrepreneur

ISLAMABAD: Born on April 21, 1966, Shayan ‘Poppy’ Afzal Khan lost her battle against cancer on Saturday in... Published 23 Feb, 2015 07:05am

‘Religious leaders can be allies for women’s rights’

New 3-year project aims to utilise position of imams in rural communities Published 20 Feb, 2015 07:02am

Platform for women entrepreneurs opened

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the United States, Richard Olson, inaugurated WECREATE | Pakistan, the first incubator in... Published 14 Feb, 2015 07:03am

INGOs join hands to combat child marriages

ISLAMABAD: Oxfam and Save the Children launched a new project, Bachpan Bachao, with support from the government of... Published 13 Feb, 2015 07:33am

Saadat Hassan Manto reincarnated on stage

Written by Dr Shaista Nuzhat, play 'Manto se Milye' opened at the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) on Tuesday. Updated 04 Feb, 2015 09:28am

living colours: Breathing new art into life

Performance art is an often conceptual and necessarily open-ended art form. Performances can be interactive and... Published 29 Jan, 2015 06:52am

Human body becomes a medium in Islamabad’s first performance-art show

Islamabad's Satrang Gallery presented its first performance art show featuring work of four contemporary women artists. Updated 24 Jan, 2015 09:52am

Japanese diplomats showcase ancient tea-making ceremony

ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Japan organised a live demonstration of Chanoyu or Sado, or Japanese tea ceremony, to... Published 23 Jan, 2015 06:28am

All that glitters need not be gold

Two-day exhibition, 'The Nizam of Hyderabad Collection' showcased exquisite pieces of jewellery at Tanzara Gallery. Updated 22 Jan, 2015 10:28am

British Food Festival 2015 : A bit of Blighty for your taste buds

The British High Commission joined hands with Marriott Hotels to launch the British Food Festival 2015. Updated 16 Jan, 2015 09:46am

Another burger outlet in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The second Tayto restaurant, a project of the Atrio Group, was launched with Red Carpet Moments at the... Published 09 Jan, 2015 06:37am

Ningyo — with love from Japan

ISLAMABAD: The Japan Foundation, in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan and the Pakistan National... Published 08 Jan, 2015 06:41am

Documentary highlights sectarian issues

ISLAMABAD: The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), an Islamabad-based think tank, in collaboration with... Published 01 Jan, 2015 06:30am

Annual event loved by young and old alike

Vendors and visitors expressed satisfaction over the success of the ‘Dawn All About Lifestyles’ exhibition. Updated 22 Dec, 2014 09:19am

All About Lifestyles is back in town

ISLAMABAD: The Dawn All About Lifestyles exhibition began at the Jinnah Convention Centre on Saturday. The two-day... Published 21 Dec, 2014 06:44am