Festival

Why is the Hindu festival Diwali celebrated?

KARACHI: Diwali or Deepawali, which literally translates to a row of lights is one of the most significant and highly-anticipated…

6 years ago

Bo Kata: Is Basant coming back to Pakistan in 2019?

The kite-flying festival was one of the most famous cultural events of Lahore until an outcry over injuries and deaths…

5 years ago

Comment: Why do people love going to the mandi on Bakra Eid?

Even though it can be crowded, hot and smelly, people still don't miss a chance to go see cows and…

4 years ago

Awami Theatre Festival 2020 to commence this week at Arts Council

The festival will kick off on Friday, September 18 at 8 pm

4 years ago

Karachi Theatre Festival 2020 to commence from Oct. 1

The 18-day festival will run till October 18, after which Ankahi 2020 will have its premiere at the Karachi Arts…

4 years ago

MISAFF 2020 to feature a talk with Pakistani filmmakers

KARACHI: The coronavirus outbreak has majorly affected the cinema industry, not just in Pakistan but worldwide. Nonetheless, those associated with it…

3 years ago

HOME1947 bags Best Film trophy at South Asian Film Festival of Montréal

KARACHI: Two-time Academy Award winner Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy has represented Pakistan on multiple international prestigious platforms. Her work explores issues relevant to…

3 years ago

Documentary on Qandeel Baloch debuts at DOC NYC

SOC Films' latest documentary, A Life Too Short that chronicles the life of Qandeel Baloch screened at America's largest documentary…

3 years ago

12th Karachi Literature Festival goes online

Celebrating literature and notable figures contributing towards its progress, KLF 2021 is being held online from 26th to 28th March

3 years ago