Hafsah Sarfraz

Paulo Coelho wants you to send books to Balochistan

Local community members in the province have opened one room libraries in an effort to make reading more accessible for the youth. Published 18 Aug, 2020 11:46am

Restaurants are opening because the economy needs it, not because Covid-19 has disappeared

While you don't have to socially distance yourself from great food anymore, you do have to follow SOPs and take precautions. Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:44pm

A Lahore-based storyteller is putting music to illustration and the results are magical

Self-taught illustrator Abdal Mufti says, "art is that which makes us feel like we belong" Published 26 Jun, 2020 02:49pm

Pakistani short film bags first prize at Girls Impact the World Festival

Sarah Jehaan Khan from Oxford University explores the story of little Manal, a climate activist in Dir, Pakistan Published 13 May, 2020 11:22am

Cafe Sweet Tooth is creating protective gear for healthcare professionals

Whenr estaurateur Umer Hussain found out how much places were profiting off making gear in these times, he stepped in. Published 04 Apr, 2020 11:46am

Social distancing is our new reality. Here's how to utilise that time the right way

Social distancing does not necessarily mean we lock ourselves in our rooms and end it there. Published 26 Mar, 2020 01:15pm

How New York-based Chai Spot is empowering women in Pakistan

How Khalida Brohi and her husband transformed their love of chai into a social enterprise, one cafe at a time. Updated 13 Nov, 2019 11:54am

Pakistan's fast fashion obsession is bad for the planet and economy but there's hope

Fast fashion is chic, trendy and hard to give up. However, it's time we start making small changes. Updated 18 Oct, 2019 12:25pm

Yes, you can have a destination wedding right here in Pakistan

All you need is creativity and that's exactly what people who hosted desi-tination weddings had. Published 08 Oct, 2019 08:30am

I subscribed to a keto meal plan — could it be for you?

Home-chefs have pivoted from cupcakes to zoodles because keto meal prep is hard Updated 03 Oct, 2019 11:12am

This couple left the city life behind to open a tent and breakfast in Hunza

With Khanabadosh Baithak, Ahmed and Baneen curate experiences for travellers who need a break from it all. Updated 21 Aug, 2019 12:11pm

Areeba Atif wants to help you skip the rishta aunty and find more ethical love online

In addition to helping people find love, a new Facebook group might teach its members more ethical romantic behaviour. Updated 30 Jul, 2019 01:39am

I ate my way through Islamabad Eat and picked 5 of its best dishes

In case you missed it, here's the inside scoop on Islamabad's food festival Published 14 Nov, 2017 09:21am

EXHIBITION: WHEN TWO IS TRULY COMPANY

Imran Qureshi and Aisha Khalid explore different socio-political narratives in a landmark show Updated 30 Apr, 2017 07:04am