Does Khalid Ahmed capture the essence of King Lear in NAPA's adaptation?
Helmed by Zia Mohyeddin, the Urdu adaptation keeps the spirit of the Shakespeare tragedy pure.
Why Coke Studio still matters
Even the criticism of the Studio’s current season shows that expectations continue to be sky high.
5 first time directors will showcase their work in NAPA's next Theatre Festival
The Young Director's Theatre Festival will kick off this weekend.
98 artists display their work at seven venues across Karachi for second Biennale
KB19 kicked off with the theme flight interrupted: eco-leaks from the invasion desk.
Contemporary Urdu poets are writing haikus and poetry lovers are not disappointed
The Pak-Japan Cultural Association held an Urdu haiku mushaira to mark the enthronement of the new Japanese emperor.
Emmad Irfani and Qavi Khan will star in a movie about the Khilafat Movement
Film 'Gawah Rehna' will release both in Pakistan and Turkey next year
Shakil Ismail's latest art exhibition is a journey in spirituality
Reflection of the Devine at the Art Scene Gallery is a worthy attempt at showing one’s respect to God
Canvas Gallery opens Space in Time exhibit with blank walls in protest
As described by Sameera Raja, who runs Canvas, the artworks are “stuck at Lahore Customs”.
Indus Valley School's art exhibit celebrates the journey of 25 graduating batches
Titled 'The Long and Short of It', the IVS alumni show returned after a five year break.
Shaukat Ali's exhibition Labyrinth will make you lose yourself in the visuals
Labyrinth is under way at the Koel Art Gallery till July 5
Legendary artist Mehdi Hassan’s tomb shows signs of neglect
It's been seven years since the singer was laid to rest in the city’s Mohammad Shah graveyard near Anda Morand.
Exhibition Seeking Home highlights Afghan refugees in Pakistan
"We researched on how the Afghans are living in Pakistan. Apparently we are the best host country," said the curator.
Is the ban on Indian films affecting footfall in cinemas?
“No-showing of Indian films always affects business, and it will remain that way,” says Nadeem Mandviwalla.
Farid Ayaz and Abu Mohammad give a soul-stirring performance at Napa
The moment they start ‘Man kunto Maula’, the audience readies itself to sway with the beat.
Artists pay tribute to the Indus River in latest exhibition
The exhibition titled Where the Indus Flows is currently being hosted at Koel Gallery.
Sheema Kermani dedicates World Dance Day performance to Fehmida Riaz
The show was dedicated to three outstanding women — Lala Rukh, Madeeha Gauhar and Fahmida Riaz.
Art critic Marjorie Husain bids farewell to Pakistan after 60 years
Mehr Afroz, Amin Gulgee, Abdul Jabbar Gul, among others attended her farewell event at Canvas Gallery.
Anwar Maqsood has something to say about Naya Pakistan
In his next August 14 play, Maqsood will explore the idea of 'Naya Pakistan'
Despite language barriers, Italian a cappella group wows its Karachi audience
The group Mezzotono performed at the Napa Performing Arts Festival this week
Anwar Maqsood's Naach Na Jaane failed to lay bare the realities of Zia’s rule
The intelligent writer that Maqsood is, he could have exploited the play's plot to the hilt. But he decided not to.