Several Aurat March activists, including veteran activist and performer Sheema Kermani, were briefly detained by police in Karachi on Tuesday while attempting to reach the Karachi Press Club for a press conference regarding permission for their upcoming march. Read More: Aurat March activists detained by police ahead of Women’s Day rally According to organisers, seven activists […]
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Annual Awami Theatre Festival to run Jan 22–Feb 15 at Arts Council
The Arts Council of Pakistan announced on Thursday that its annual Awami Theatre Festival will take place from January 22 to February 15, bringing a month of stage performances to theatre enthusiasts across the country. Ahmed Shah, President of the Arts Council, said the festival follows other cultural events, including the World Culture Festival and […]
Sheema Kermani opens up about choosing not to be a mother
Renowned dancer and activist Sheema Kermani shared that she never wanted to become a mother, calling it a personal choice. In a recent interview, she said the decision was fully supported by her husband. Sheema explained that motherhood never appealed to her and rejecting it was part of her stand against patriarchal norms. “Must I […]
Sheema Kermani pays tribute to Rasul Bux Palijo at his ‘Chehlum’
HYDERABAD: The Chehlum of veteran politician and the Awami Tahreek Pakistan (ATP) founder Rasool Bux Palijo was observed at his native village Mungar Khan Palijo, Thatta on Saturday. Famous dancer and activist Sheema Kermani paid tribute to the revolutionary leader at this occasion in the presence of thousands of lovers and party workers. Before her […]