The absence of music academies is a major factor in the present state of affairs. The traditional ‘ustad shagird’ relationship is the ideal method of learning, but in its absence, music academies can serve the purpose, as is being done in Bangladesh and India Recently, there was an uproar in … Read more
In an interview film star Saima said that she is personally against of exposing but if it is demand of scene then it is OK to expose. She said Censor Board is like a hanging sword (for censorship) on their heads without any reasons. If there is no glamour in … Read more
It is a common misconception nurtured by the easily deceived race of men that they are superior to us women. Such a notion is laughable and absolutely ludicrous. Why, you ask? Well, instead of boasting about all the qualities that bend the scales towards women, let us go through the … Read more
The inch-thick compilation of documents doesn’t read like a love story. But the papers might be necessary to hold together the marriage of one Waterloo couple. The stack includes 12 months of bank statements showing joint financial activities. An original term life insurance policy with a spouse beneficiary. An original … Read more
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
Pop music is rapidly taking over the Pakistani music scene, despite the moral brigade and diktats of the clergy. “Pop, along with soft rock, is growing in popularity. It has developed in a very short span of time and shows more promise than even Indian pop music,” claims Saadia, 19, … Read more
From a cherubic face in “Anarkali” to “The Best Newcomer Female” at the famous FilmFare Awards. From one broken marriage to another. From the director of a Nigar Award nominee for Best Film (Babu) to a normal human being who hates to school in this unbearable heat. Zeba Bakhtiar is … Read more
It appears as if the floodgates have been opened for foreign entertainment and news channels. The last couple of years have seen an invasion by cable channels, which can be seen wherever you go, from restaurants and homes to shops. This is all part of the phenomenon called ‘globalisation’. Pakistani … Read more