Karachi came alive on Friday as the Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP) launched the World Culture Festival 2025. Artists from 141 countries are participating in the 39-day festival, showcasing music, film, and performances. The event highlights themes of peace, climate awareness, and cultural exchange, aiming to bridge divides through creativity. Opening night blended traditional and […]
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Pakistan’s largest mural in Kashmore sends strong message of education and peace
A huge mural was recently finished on a long wall in Kashmore’s Guddu Town, covering 1.9 kilometers and 56,000 square feet. It depicts education, peace, local culture, and Sufi messages through colorful images and calligraphy. The project took about one month and ten days to complete with a team of more than ten skilled artists […]
Neela Asmaan Announces Spring 2025 Artists-in-Residence
[Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, 21st May 2025] Neela Asmaan is proud to announce the Spring 2025 cohort of its artist residency program. Founded in 2023 by Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Neela Asmaan has completed seven successful residency cycles, nurturing emerging and established creatives from across Pakistan and beyond. Located in the […]
Imran Qureshi Displays Landmark Exhibition, “Vanishing Points” at Alserkal Art Week 2025 in Dubai
[Dubai/ Lahore – April 18, 2025] – Internationally acclaimed artist Imran Qureshi returns to the UAE with a major solo exhibition, Vanishing Points, presented as the centerpiece of Alserkal Art Week under the theme A Wild Stitch. Supported by Nature Morte Gallery and curated by Nada Raza, the exhibition is currently on view at […]
Oscars to introduce stunt design award at 100th ceremony
The Academy Awards will finally honor stunt design with a new category starting at its 100th ceremony, recognizing 2027 films. The decision follows years of calls from filmmakers and stunt professionals for recognition. Academy leaders said stunt work has been a key part of cinema since its beginning. They praised the creativity and dedication of […]
92-year-old Galápagos tortoise becomes a mother, aids species survival
In a historic moment, a 92-year-old Galápagos tortoise named Mommy became a mother for the first time at Philadelphia Zoo. She gave birth to four hatchlings after laying eggs in November 2024. This success is vital for the endangered species, with only about 20,000 left in the wild. The hatching follows three failed attempts, making […]
Armaghan’s startling revelations in the Mustafa Amir murder case go viral
In an exchange outside the court, Armaghan, the suspect in the Mustafa Amir murder case, declared, “I am being framed.” He further alleged that he fired at the police because they arrived at his house intending to rob him. Reports indicate that during the raid, the police recovered advanced firearms from Armaghan’s residence. Despite this, […]
Australian consultant awarded the prestigious Global Diaspora Writer of the Year award
LONDON: Dr. Tasawar Aslam Bhutta, a distinguished thought leader, licensed pilot, bestselling author, and renowned cancer surgeon from Australia, has been honoured with the exclusive Global Diaspora Writer of the Year Award 2024. This prestigious award recognises Dr. Bhutta’s exceptional contributions to literature and his influential role in bridging cultural divides through his multifaceted career. […]
Conservation of Arzgah to be completed by September 2024 by WCLA
The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) will be completing the conservation of the Mughal era Arzgah, located alongside the Picture Wall, by September 2024, whereas the cost of this project is Rs. 2900000. Notably, the conservation project is being done by WCLA and AKTC. The conservation project for this building, costing Rs. 2900000 includes […]
PPP vote bank in Sindh rises from 38.7pc to 45.5pc: Gallup
Gallup Pakistan Digital Analytics on Elections has revealed that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) vote bank in Sindh saw a rise in vote share from 38.7% in the 2018 General Elections to 45.5% in 2024, while Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) saw a decrease from 17.6% in 2018 to 8.6% in 2024, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) managed to […]