Pakistan has a diverse culture and nothing is a greater testament to that diversity than our music. Various regions of the country have a distinct musical style that has been kept alive by our folk musicians. In this web series, we explore the musical sounds of South Punjab and the local musicians behind it. Related […]
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I am sure many of you residents of Lahore are quite familiar with the Anarkali bazaar. A place as old as time. The market dates back to 200 years and remains one of the oldest surviving markets in South Asia. Many say that the bazaar got its name from the nearby mausoleum thought to be that of a courtesan girl...
Aurat March – two words which definitely created a jolt in the online community of Pakistan. Women last year joined efforts to march in the cities of Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi. After several years, women witnessed a movement for themselves as a result of a binding sisterhood. While much of the focus last year was […]
Women in Pakistan organized for a movement last year to make their voices heard. This year on International Women’s Day, March 8, women are once again collaborating on all fronts to highlight women-centric narratives and to welcome everyone who believes in the principle of equality. Related posts: Aurat March 2019 Maati Explains | Climate Change […]
This young boy and other young boys and girls like him are the future of Pakistan’s music. This video is for informational purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. Related posts: Hamare Jamhoriat : Episode 1 (Representative Democracy) Animal shelter in Peshawar The legend of Bhagat Singh Busting Myths on Sexual Harassment
We have all long debated sexism but one area we venture far far away from is sexism in the jokes that we crack. Sexism in-jokes? Well, here’s how: Q: Why do women need driving licenses? A: There is no road from the bedroom to the kitchen. Many around us point that people should learn to […]
Ever since I can remember, books surrounded me. So much so that past the piles and piles of undiscovered stories, I could not hear the outside world. Especially, when my Amma called for me. I was deeply mesmerized by the beautiful mythological characters. But more so, I was in awe of how a few words can […]
The recent visit by the Saudi Crown Prince, Muhammad Bin Salman (MBS), has been debated a lot. While many have welcomed the investments in the economy, there has been critique as well. The welcoming comments highlight how investments expand to several sectors including a preferential trade agreement (PTA) to promote bilateral trade and investment, and the signing […]
How often do you guys think about the emotion of love? Quite often, right? Because it is very natural to want to surround yourself with people who love you. But how often are those around you okay with the mention of this emotion? Everyone around us might be okay with the idea of loving your […]
Folklore from this part of the world highlight how love stories have been a huge part of the narrative. The problem is that we run away from the mention of romantic love and perhaps that’s why love stories in this part of the world have had tragic ends. This Valentine’s Day we resurrected characters from […]