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Busting Myths on Sexual Harassment

In Pakistan almost all women face sexual harassment and yet these cases are hardly talked about or reported. We need to start understanding that sexually harassing someone is a serious issue, it is a crime and it is not the victims fault. We decided to tackle some of these misconceptions and myths about sexual harassment […]

Sunni Shi’a unity in the month of Muharram

The month of Muharram should unite the sects instead of dividing them because the significance of the month is equal for all. It is a month which demands attention from all Muslims and those wanting to commemorate the incidents should be facilitated. Related posts: Quaid Ka Pakistan Beyond the vote : Youth and Democracy A […]

The city of Pehalwans

Gujranwala is famous for the proud tradition of pehalwani in the sub continent. The short film takes us inside this proud tradition. Related posts: Saphoy Didar Ali : A tribute to an Ismaili soldier The best things to happen in Pakistan in 2017 Major Gulfam: The contribution of the Shi’a community Pakistan’s love affair with […]

How the deaf are getting educated in Lahore?

The Hamza Foundation in Lahore has developed a purpose build educational institution for the hearing impaired individuals. Their mission is to create greater inclusion and opportunities for the differently abled members of our community. You can get in touch with the foundation through their Facebook page https://web.facebook.com/Hamza-Foundation-Academy-For-The-Deaf-735664499777429/?ref=br_rs Related posts: The Oldest Museum in Lahore Beating […]

Studying Under the Stars

A slum school in Faisalabad, Pakistan is providing night classes to kids under solar light. By providing a night school option. the kids can easily work during the day and study at night. Most of the times the these kids from the slums are unable to go to school because they have to work at […]

A tribute to the Pakistan Army

On this Defence Day, let’s take a minute to remember the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect the citizens of Pakistan. Here are a few of such brave individuals who have been immortalized by our cities. Did you know who these famous roads and landmarks were named after? […]

The cat whisperer

Meet Hina Shah, the girl who single handedly has rescued over 100 cats from the streets of Lahore. Animal cruelty is quite rampant in Pakistan and Hina’s aim is to provide these innocent animals a safe haven. Related posts: Pakistan’s first electricity powered rickshaws A virtual tour inside the future of Punjab Police Lahore is […]

Communal qurbani in Gilgit-Baltistan

Qurbani in Gilgit-Baltistan is a very unique experience. This is because, instead of making the sacrifice alone in their homes, people come out with their animals and make the sacrifice together. This makes qurbani a very communal experience and increases its value even more. Related posts: There are no beggars in Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan Kargah Buddha […]

The Dabang lady of KP

Meet Rozia Altaf, KP’s first female DSP, Traffic Police. Her take on her job, females in the workforce and the importance of doing once duty will truly inspire you. Related posts: Politics in for everyone : Parveen Masood Bhatti Women of Hazara Town, Quetta A virtual tour inside the future of Punjab Police Why we […]

Shaheedo, Tum Kahan Ho?

This interview-based documentary weaves a comparison between the violent discrimination against the Hazara and Shi’a community in Pakistan and the problems faced by couples in inter-sect marriages. References to Sufi poetry, dance and ideology delineate the philosophy of love and tolerance from the extremism which is currently rampant in some sectors of the Pakistani society. […]