Karachi Kaleidoscope
Dashing from pillar to post trying to squeeze in visits to relatives and friends alongside interviews of 2 feminist activist-artists ...
Monday, March 20, 2023
Tag: noor
An Enchanted Evening With Sur Sangum
I feel extremely offended when Karachi is dismissed as if it were only a financial hub of the country. Yes, ...
Cultural Icons That The South Asian Subcontinent Lost In 2022
Arguably the greatest loss to filmi music in 2022 was Lata Mangeshkar’s demise. She was the voice of the universe. ...
Of ‘Vaapsi’ And Peace: Careem-ing To Mughal Lahore
Boarding the Careem car that I had earlier booked, the Captain gave me a quizzical look and asked if I ...
Nazia Zuberi Honours Nayyara Noor
Nazia Zuberi fans were in for a treat as a private tribute was held to honour the Bulbul of Pakistan, ...
How Nayyara Noor Transcended Ghazal And Classical Alike
In the world of music, there are only two prestigious levels that musicians aspire to achieve. With vigorous practice (riaz), ...
How Coke Studio Got Its Mojo Back
Showing signs of exhaustion and complacency during its last few seasons, Coke Studio (CS) returned this year looking refreshed, rejuvenated and ...
Among The Naushahi Saints of Kirpa, Learned Daughters Carried On Their Fathers’ Work
There are several shrines in villages and towns within the Islamabad Capital territory which belong to various Sufi orders. Much ...
Khaled Hosseini’s Depiction Of The Plight Of Afghan Women Remains Painfully Relevant
Khaled Hosseini, a famous Afghani novelist, migrated to the United States of America in 1980 after the Soviet military intervention. ...
Of Seductive Scriptures
One is unable to decide or determine between the seductive and the spiritual while in front of Nazia Ejaz’s surfaces. ...
Zahir Jaffer Warned By Court For Abusive Behaviour: Continued Disruption Will Mean Attending Court From Jail Via Video Link
Prime accused in the Noor Mukadam murder case Zahir Jaffer has been issued a written warning by a sessions court ...
Mina Hasan Responds To Ali Azmat’s Derogatory Comments On Mother Noor Jehan: ‘Not All Primates Evolved To Become Better Creatures’
Designer Mina Hasan, who is the daughter of legendary singer Madam Noor Jehan, has responded to Ali Azmat's comments attacking ...
Shaukat Mukadam, Father Of Noor, Issued Notice By IHC
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a notice to Shaukat Mukadam, father of Noor Mukadam, seeking his response by ...
Court Indicts 12 Including Main Accused Zahir Jaffer And Parents: Zahir Makes Bizarre Statements To Reporters In Video
As a district and sessions court in the federal capital of Islamabad indicted 12 individuals in the Noor Mukadam case, ...
Asmat Adamjee and Zakir Jaffer Petition IHC For Annulment Of Indictment In Noor Mukadam Murder Case
Asmat Adamjee and Zakir Jaffer, parents of prime accused Zahir Jaffer in the murder case of Noor Mukadam, have sought ...
Gathering And Vigil Planned In Memory of Noor Mukadam As Murder Trial Set To Begin
Noor Mukadam's loved ones are holding a gathering outside the Islamabad Press Club on Wednesday, the 22nd of September, to ...
Can We Possibly Be On The Right Side Of History After The Noor Mukadam Case?
This month, more than ever, has shown the importance of acknowledging the inequities of mental health, inequality and injustice. Ethics ...
THE TRUTH WILL OUT
Pakistan-IMF Deal: Concerns Of A Potential Default Resurface
Pakistan is struggling to avoid a default. The...
Govt Announces ‘Petrol Relief Package’ For Motorcyclists, Small Car Users
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a "petrol...