From being heralded as Asia’s biggest rock act that redefined Sufi rock, Junoon has come a long way. The band that was applauded by U2’s Bono for their efforts at propagating world peace, is finally taking a break, what with all its members concentrating on their solo careers. “The band … Read more
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
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
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
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:
Lahore (Online): Larki Punjaban (Punjabi Girl) is the story of a Sikh girl from India’s north who falls in love with a Pakistani from over the border – directly against the tradition of demonising each other’s country in film. Traditionally, Pakistanis do often turn up in Bollywood films – and … Read more
KARACHI: A man was killed and at least eight others were seriously injured when a car bomb exploded in Zulfiqar Street near the Carlton Hotel, where the police had established a cordon for the security of musical concert of famous Indian singer Sonu Nigam at the Golf Club on Saturday … Read more
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum presents Karkhana: A Contemporary Collaboration, on view through March 12, 2006. Karkhana: A Contemporary Collaboration will feature a series of works by six contemporary Pakistani artists: Aisha Khalid, Hasnat Mehmood, Muhammad Imran Qureshi, Nusra Latif Qureshi, Talha Rathore, and Saira Wasim. The exhibition will be … Read more