‘Gilgit-Baltistan’s soul lies in its stones, trees, and tongues’
News Desk Language is not merely a tool for communication—it is the very fabric of our identity, the lens through
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Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture
Nandita Das — a powerful voice against patriarchy, colourism
By Rozina Ahmed In a world where the male gaze still dominates screens and societal norms, Nandita Das emerges as
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KLF 2025: Where Soil, Stories, and Soul Converged
The 16th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) concluded on Sunday, Feb 9, after three days of impassioned dialogue, cultural performances, and literary exploration. Themed “Narratives from the Soil,” the event brought together academics, writers, thinkers, artists, and policymakers from Pakistan and beyond, to explore stories rooted in local landscapes while addressing global challenges. Over 50 sessions, 30+ book launches, and vibrant youth engagement underscored literature’s power to bridge divides and amplify Pakistan’s cultural heritage.
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KLF-2025: a celebration of stories rooted in tradition and innovation
News Desk Karachi, Feb 4: The Oxford University Press Pakistan officially announced the 16th edition of the Karachi Literature Festival
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15th KLF: all set to celebrate literature, art
The 15th KLF will feature over 200 local and international speakers representing eight countries participating in 75 sessions covering a diverse range of topics including literature, economy, environment, education, and current affairs. Additionally, guests can expect 25 book launches alongside engaging activities such as drama, satire, exhibitions, film screenings, and various artistic expressions.
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OUP selects ‘rizz’ word of the year 2023
The Oxford University Press (OUP) has named “rizz” as its word of the year, highlighting the popularity of a term used by Generation Z to describe someone’s ability to attract or seduce another person.
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‘Two Poets and a River’ – the story of love and loss
‘The Two Poets and a River’ is a film that tells the story of two Wakhi musicians, who share a language, faith, and family network but are separated by the Oxus River.
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Burushaski script accepted, primer launched
News Desk Islamabad: The script of Burushaski, one of the endangered languages of Gilgit-Baltistan, has gotten recognition and its own
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Pakistani miniaturist wins Japan’s Fukuoka Prize
News Desk Pakistani miniature artist Shazia Sikander has bagged the prestigious Fukuoka Prize in the category of Arts and Culture.
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An anthropologist’s 20-year quest to document Pakistan’s ancient rock art
By Sonya Rehman Pakistani anthropologist, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro, is a man on a mission. Having spent over two decades
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GB mourns death of its finest musician
By Sultan Madad After a long and soulful journey of showering happiness with the beats of his drum, the legendary
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Aijaz Ahmad, a Marxist philosopher passes away
News Desk Aijaz Ahmad, a world-renowned Marxist philosopher and political commentator, passed away at his California residence on Tuesday (March
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The musings of Zarathustra
by Aziz Ali Dad Zarathustra was musing outside his hut situated deep in the mountains. He was besotted by demons
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Award-winning artists paint contemporary issues
The national biennale “Arjumand Painting Award”, perhaps the first-ever initiative by any private gallery, which presents substantial cash prizes to recognize emerging artists who possess distinguished talent in painting
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Evolution of Central Asian jewellery art
In Central Asia, the art of jewellery is far from forgotten. Across the region, jewellers create beautiful works of art that call to mind the masterpieces produced in the century.
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