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 […]
Videos
Nescafé Basement’s Young Pianist
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
Jab Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya – Millennial Edition
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 […]
Why men should be feminists
Whenever one talks about feminism, many people understand it as being against men. We tried to debunk this myth by explaining why exactly men should be feminists. Related posts: Why is gender equality beneficial for men Why you should not hate feminists Aurat March 2019 Pakistan Hamare Jamhoriat Episode 2 (Civic Education)
The untold story of Razia Sultana
Razia Sultana was the first and only muslim woman to rule the subcontinent. Related posts: Morali Laal : A Hindu living in Pakistan Maati TV | The Fortnightly show (Ep 1) – We graduated, now what? The Story of Blue Pottery The story of Barood Khana Haveli
Preserving Pakistan’s Musical Talent: Yushwa Mustaq
Yushwa Mustaq, a 5th grader, is using the art of music to freely express himself! Music is and always has been an integral part of our society. This powerful tool of expression is a lost art that we need to bring back in our society, starting from the Pakistani youth. Related posts: 10 years old […]
Log kya kahain gay? ( What will people say? )
“What will people say” is a phrase that has stopped many from going after their dreams and doing what makes them truly happy. We as Pakistanis hear ” Log kya kahain gay” more often than most. This very phrase sometimes keeps us from enjoying our basic freedoms and giving the same freedoms to the people […]
Pakistan’s First Trans Pride Parade
On 29th December 2018, Pakistan’s first trans pride parade was held in Lahore to celebrate the landmark Transgender rights law passed earlier this year. The transgender community has historically been marginalized in Pakistan but this parade was a celebration of their identity, visibility and their progress. Related posts: Maati TV | Unsung Transgender Hero During […]
Things we want in 2019!
Pakistan has a long way to go yet but the youth has great expectations from the country. We asked millennials what they hope to achieve in 2019 and their hopes and wishes for Pakistan for the upcoming year. Let us know what you think in the comments below! Related posts: Maati Explains | Climate Change […]
Is Bulleh Shah for Everyone?
We went to Baba Bulleh Shah’s Mazar and found out that women were not allowed inside. Related posts: Women Volleyball Championships A virtual tour inside the future of Punjab Police Women of Hazara Town, Quetta The city of Pehalwans