Haneen Shaheen Rafi

Sakha Ram Binder, an anti-hero

KARACHI: There seems to be a legitimate reason behind the banning of Vijay Tendulkar’s play Sakha Ram Binder in... Published 21 Nov, 2015 05:53am

Napa opens its doors to differently abled artists

KARACHI: It was a heartening moment when, at the end of the play The Iron Man at the National Academy of Performing... Published 14 Nov, 2015 06:52am

UN initiative for gender equality reaches Karachi

HeforShe, UN Women’s solidarity campaign for gender equality, has reached Pakistan. Updated 17 Aug, 2015 08:18am

Symbolising peace & harmony, bonsai show opens

KARACHI: The timeless charm of the bonsai has for many years now left the confines of traditional Japanese society... Published 14 Aug, 2015 06:33am

Demand for restraint amid calls for Pakistan’s involvement in Yemen crisis

we must adopt a conciliatory approach, to pacify and reconcile both sides, says Anis Haroon. Published 04 Apr, 2015 07:04am

INTERVIEW: “Some realities need to be told” — Benyamin

"I don’t write with an audience in mind. If I have a story to tell, I just narrate it." Published 15 Feb, 2015 07:17am

Chughtai’s art and artworks discussed

KARACHI: Abdur Rahman Chughtai holds a unique place in the world of art. He is attributed to have founded a new... Published 11 Jun, 2014 05:27am

‘Modi’s main fight is on the economic front at home’

KARACHI: The biggest challenge for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to handle the economic problems at home,... Published 31 May, 2014 05:32am

Digital collection of Dr Siddiqui's poetry launched

Dr Siddiqui's verses and his mesmerising delivery were much appreciated. Updated 16 May, 2014 12:14pm

Storytelling through dance

The crowd was overwhelming, but there was no sense of insecurity and the event proceeded without any glitch. Updated 05 May, 2014 08:47am

FESTIVAL: Poetry of resistance

The poetry sessions at the ILF attracted a small but dedicated crowd of poetry lovers. Published 04 May, 2014 06:52am

LAHORE LITERARY FESTIVAL: What next for the region?

The sessions focusing on Afghanistan and Pakistan attracted big numbers at the LLF Published 02 Mar, 2014 07:25am

LAHORE LITERARY FESTIVAL: Cultural backlash

“Our cultural heritage is under attack” marked the opening of the session ‘War on Culture’ moderated by... Published 02 Mar, 2014 07:25am

Kings and saints in Islam discussed

KARACHI: “More people were inspired to follow the Islamic tradition through the epics rather than through... Published 17 Jan, 2014 07:21am

Musical attempts to promote cause of physically challenged

The play revolves around a promising young dancer whose aspirations are cut short after an accident. Updated 22 Nov, 2013 11:12am

‘Architectural history documentation neglected in Pakistan’

KARACHI, Oct 5: While the general perception of architectural history in the country is specific to the Mughal ... Published 06 Oct, 2013 07:12am

Film-makers recall efforts behind Zinda Bhaag

The film-makers made an effort to highlight how, despite the small budget, Zinda Bhaag gave a more thorough feel. Updated 04 Oct, 2013 01:47pm

Tales of woe

Haneen Rafi explores why Pakistani writers publish their books across the border. Published 19 May, 2013 10:00am

Marquez on the slide

IN his magnum opus, One Hundred Years of Solitude, Gabriel Garcia Marquez wrote: “What matters in life is not what... Published 01 Jan, 2013 12:22pm

Libraries under threat

ONE of the most widely quoted maxims says, “If you want an education, go to the library”. We have been mourning the... Published 01 Jan, 2013 12:22pm