Events
Music and dance evening at Alhamra
A music and dance evening titled ‘Sur Taal’ organised by the Society of Classical Arts (SCA) was held at Alhamra Cultural Complex on Monday. Before the programme, Bina Jawwad, an SCA member, said that SCA had been founded to promote Pakistani music and dance heritage amongst the young generation. Ms … Read more
Gettin’ jiggy with it
Fashion and grooming are booming industries these days not only in Pakistan but on an international scale, and both recently came together at a pool-side venue in Karachi to launch a new variant in a line of shampoo. Designer Moazzam Abbasi and stylist Saima Rasheed joined forces to present the … Read more
Inspired British Calligrapher’s Work on Display in Lahore
The media in the West has been carrying negative propaganda when it comes to foreigners’ safety in Pakistan, but people here are really friendly, said Ewan Clayton, a calligrapher and a professor of art, design, media and culture. Clayton was talking to Daily Times at a reception hosted by Pakistan … Read more
Pakistan’s Art Decorated Vehicles Exhibition in Scotland
The art of traveling mostly translates into knowing how to snare an in-flight upgrade or – equally enviable – being able to arrive everywhere stress and crease-free. Pop along to Pakistan’s Decorated Vehicles – part of the Pakistani Film, Media and Arts Festival at Tramway – and you’ll discover the … Read more
First Pakistani film festival in UK
Glasgow will play host to the UK’s first Pakistani film, media and arts festival next month which will attempt to bring cutting edge films and art exhibitions under one roof. Titled Pehlee Dharkan (first heartbeat), the film festival intends to inform audiences and the wider community on what film-making in … Read more
Pakistani Stage Play Receiving Ovations in United States
Would you like a Slurpee with that?” says the brown skinned, turban clad Sikh man behind the 7-11 counter. And this introduction serves as the basis for most Americans’ perception of the South Asian experience. We supposedly work 27 hours a day at gas stations, Patel-owned motels, quick shop marts, … Read more
Strings live in concert
A Live concert of “STRINGS” new album “DHANI” is being launched by Bridge Company. They are also introducing “AAROH” in Karachi at Bahria Auditirium Karsaz on 20th September at 9 pm. Tickets are available at following places: