The recent string of newly released Pakistani films has failed to make a dent in box office sales, suggesting a continued decline of Lollywood, due to the lack of response by audiences. Cinema owners suggest that the film-makers must make movies of international standards if they are to capture the Pakistani market. They said that [...]

Exploding bombs, bickering politicians and a deteriorating economy — these are routine features of everyday life in Pakistan. Yet remarkably so, the country’s thriving fashion scene remains conspicuously detached from these harsh realities. Triggered to commercially cater to popular elite tastes, leading designer apparel ironically exhibit sumptuousness and flamboyance that drastically contrasts with the country’s [...]

Under the scorching sun in the rugged terrain of Sibi, Balochistan, Aziz Fatima makes her way to the creative center to begin her day. Having expertise in Balochi embroidery is nothing uncommon amongst Balochi women; what sets Fatima apart is her vigor to give back to the system. With her innate talent, Fatima strives to [...]

Jewelicious, a Lahore-based brand for jewellery, wrapped up its two-day exhibition on June 10 at L’atelier. Azmat Akbar and Uzma Toosy, joint partners heading the brand, offered a very affordable range of interesting jeweled accessories for wedding and other formal events. “Maria B was wearing our label at her wedding,” said Akbar, proud of the [...]

For years the fashion industry has been criticized for not adequately promoting local culture. Then came Uth Oye! with t-shirts inspired by Pakistan’s complex culture and turbulent politics. The apparel’s innovative design and message made the business an overnight hit. Pictures of Haseena “item bum” battling a monster and Quaid-e-Azam’s iconic headshot juxtaposed with a [...]

The ongoing folk festival at Lok Virsa is receiving a great response from the residents of the capital city where hundreds of people have flocked in to enjoy their taste of traditional arts and handicrafts. The 10-day-long “Lok Mela” features attractions from several craftsmen, folk artists, rural musicians and dance groups from all provinces, including [...]

Hordes of women rummaged through the display of colourful lawn, chiffon, block prints and flowing gowns at the launch of Sadia Asad and Zarmina Khan’s summer collection at L’atelier on May 30. Zarmina Khan, who has previously worked with chikkankari for seven years, talked about her latest collection ‘Beyond White’ displayed at the top storey. [...]

Many of us can vividly remember the release of Khuda Ka Liye’s promo. Just the chorus of “Bandeya” sent people rushing to music stores to get their own copies. Soon after, the quirky rock rendition of Bhulle Shah’s poetry was blaring from car woofers. And right after its release in India, the track’s remix version [...]

A five-member medical board has been composed and assigned with the task of treating renowned actor, Jamil Fakhri, who was admitted into the Mayo Hospital on the afternoon of May 31. “His condition is critical and he came to us in a coma,” said Professor Dr Irshad Hussain, a professor of medicine and the senior-most [...]

Mussarrat Nahid Imam draws inspiration from rock paintings and carvings along the Karakoram Highway for her latest exhibition that opened to the public at Nomad Art Gallery on Tuesday. This is her 17th seventeenth solo exhibition and she has dedicated it to the artists who made these ancient artworks. “I’m worried Diamer-Basha dam’s construction will [...]