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. […]
Pakistan: One of the kindest nations in the world
Pakistan is considered to be one of the most charitable nations in the world. It is estimated that around Rs 650 billion is donated every year and a huge portion of it goes to food banks to ensure that people do not go to bed with no food in their stomachs. Related posts: Major Gulfam: […]
Quaid Ka Pakistan
This 14th August, the message we all will try remembering is that we are all equal citizens despite our religion, culture, language and region. The Pakistan that was carved out was open for all. Related posts: Morali Laal : A Hindu living in Pakistan Christmas in Pakistan The Nawab of Bahawalpur and what he did […]
Pakistan’s first electricity powered rickshaws
Locally produced for a greener cleaner Pakistan, the electricity powered rickshaws aim to reduce the air pollution in the country caused by fuel run cars. Cities like Lahore and adjoining areas are affected heavily by the smog in the area and such environment friendly solutions are required to meet the need of the growing urban […]