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Capturing the Beauty and Mystique of Shangrila
Breathtaking really is the word that springs to mind while describing the beauty and awe of natural scenes in Pakistan’s north. Capturing the beauty of mountains, lakes and gardens under clear blue skies or low hanging...March 8, 2016 2278 0 -
From Saving Face to Girl in the River – Pakistani Sharmeen Chinoy wins 2nd Oscar
Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy won her second Oscar at a glittering Academy Awards ceremony Sunday, becoming one of the few women to achieve the coveted distinction for her short documentary “A Girl in the River –...February 29, 2016 2496 0 -
Crowdfunding journalism and creativity – trends and possibilities
Since its launch, the Internet has been shaping journalism in many ways. Some of the largest media organizations now must do well on the social media to draw more and more audience and following – giving...February 24, 2016 1748 0 -
Capturing Shangrila mystique wins Pakistani Wiki Love Earth Prize
Breathtaking really is the word that springs to mind while describing the beauty and awe of natural scenes in Pakistan’s north. Capturing the beauty of mountains, lakes and gardens under clear blue skies or low hanging...October 16, 2015 2498 0 -
Art advances the cause of South Asian peace
India and Pakistan are bound together by geography, culture, and centuries of flowering of arts and many manifestations of human creativity. Since 1947, highly talented individuals from both sides of the border have excelled in music,...September 29, 2015 1658 0 -
Sarmad Khoosat brings Manto alive
Saadat Hasan Manto was a creative writer, an iconic literary figure, and a man of passion. His short stories – touching themes of love, sexuality, treatment of women and harsh social realities of life – earned...September 28, 2015 3835 0 -
Maestro Dilshad Hussain bringing concert of peace in troubled times
How do you celebrate a half century of devotion to music? For Ustad Dilshad Hussain Khan – a prominent exponent of classical Eastern and Western music – the answer is obvious – with more music. So,...September 10, 2015 1942 0