Multan, the cultural centre of southern Punjab famous for its sufi shrines, cotton and sohan halwa, is also a hub for the craft of blue pottery. The skill for creating this blue pottery, also known as kashi work, was introduced centuries ago by local artisans, whose craft derived influences from … Read more
The recent string of newly released Pakistani films has failed to make a dent in box office sales, suggesting a continued decline of Lollywood, due to the lack of response by audiences. Cinema owners suggest that the film-makers must make movies of international standards if they are to capture the … Read more
Exploding bombs, bickering politicians and a deteriorating economy — these are routine features of everyday life in Pakistan. Yet remarkably so, the country’s thriving fashion scene remains conspicuously detached from these harsh realities. Triggered to commercially cater to popular elite tastes, leading designer apparel ironically exhibit sumptuousness and flamboyance that … Read more
Under the scorching sun in the rugged terrain of Sibi, Balochistan, Aziz Fatima makes her way to the creative center to begin her day. Having expertise in Balochi embroidery is nothing uncommon amongst Balochi women; what sets Fatima apart is her vigor to give back to the system. With her … Read more
Jewelicious, a Lahore-based brand for jewellery, wrapped up its two-day exhibition on June 10 at L’atelier. Azmat Akbar and Uzma Toosy, joint partners heading the brand, offered a very affordable range of interesting jeweled accessories for wedding and other formal events. “Maria B was wearing our label at her wedding,” … Read more
For years the fashion industry has been criticized for not adequately promoting local culture. Then came Uth Oye! with t-shirts inspired by Pakistan’s complex culture and turbulent politics. The apparel’s innovative design and message made the business an overnight hit. Pictures of Haseena “item bum” battling a monster and Quaid-e-Azam’s … Read more
The ongoing folk festival at Lok Virsa is receiving a great response from the residents of the capital city where hundreds of people have flocked in to enjoy their taste of traditional arts and handicrafts. The 10-day-long “Lok Mela” features attractions from several craftsmen, folk artists, rural musicians and dance … Read more
Hordes of women rummaged through the display of colourful lawn, chiffon, block prints and flowing gowns at the launch of Sadia Asad and Zarmina Khan’s summer collection at L’atelier on May 30. Zarmina Khan, who has previously worked with chikkankari for seven years, talked about her latest collection ‘Beyond White’ … Read more
Many of us can vividly remember the release of Khuda Ka Liye’s promo. Just the chorus of “Bandeya” sent people rushing to music stores to get their own copies. Soon after, the quirky rock rendition of Bhulle Shah’s poetry was blaring from car woofers. And right after its release in … Read more
A five-member medical board has been composed and assigned with the task of treating renowned actor, Jamil Fakhri, who was admitted into the Mayo Hospital on the afternoon of May 31. “His condition is critical and he came to us in a coma,” said Professor Dr Irshad Hussain, a professor … Read more