History Revisited as Dara Arrives in London
A Matter of Prestige: Dara Staged at the National Theatre Ajoka Theatre is known for addressing social issues and giving a strong message through their plays, but with Dara which was first shown in 2010 at Lahore; they took on an immense challenge which makes it unique. That is probably the reason why it has […]
Visual Wizardry: Pakistanis Are Creating Visual Effects Magic
How Visual Effects Have Made Movies Amazing! Feature films are very different from what they were two decades ago, especially those which rely heavily on visual effects as well as animation. This is because computers are being used in the art of making movies which has had a great impact on visualization. However what we […]
A Decade of Excellence: Reaching for the Stars (Part II)
Rising Youth of Pakistan The second half of the decade was even more remarkable then the first. You can read about the first decade of shining Pakistani stars in this article. The following can only give you a glimpse of the capabilities of our youngsters. Read on and be amazed. Pakistani Students Excel at Intel […]
Saad Haroon: Smiles Guaranteed
The Second Funniest Person in the World is.. Saad Haroon, a man of many talents as well as great determination. His style is simple yet compelling, his ability to improvise is superb and his jokes are completely original. That is the reason why he just recently claimed second place in the competition which was organized […]
A Decade of Excellence: Reaching for the Stars (Part I)
Rising Pakistani Youth Youth are the prime architects of the nation. They serve as the backbone of every country, so in short they are a great asset. And it can be said without a moment’s hesitation, that the establishment of Pakistan was possible due to the pivotal role played by the Youth under the guidance […]
List of Upcoming Pakistani Movies 2014-2015
Upcoming Lollywood Films in 2014-2015 Our film industry which is also known as Lollywood has been dormant for many years. There have been occasional Pakistani movies such as Khuda kay liyay, Ramchand Pakistani, Bol etc which were quite successful, but of course were not enough to revive it. However last year things began to change […]
Fourteen Reasons That Make us Proud of Pakistan
As soon as the month of August commences, the countdown begins to the day that holds great significance for us, the day we attained an independent country of our own, while everyone is engulfed in a sea of varied emotions. Those who were present at the time of the creation feel nostalgia at all that […]
Behbud Association: A Beacon of Hope
Behbud Association: Introduction and History The concept of Behbud Association was born in the wake of the War of 1965, when the nation was faced with many problems. The foundation however was laid in 1967 by Mrs. Ahkter Riazuddin with the help of a few volunteers. From humble beginnings it has developed into national organization […]
The Flag of Pakistan is Flying High in Brazil!!
Street Child World-Cup Well it was not the FIFA World cup but it was something equally spectacular! A team of young street children have proved their mettle by clinching the bronze and bringing accolade to the name of Pakistan. How it Started The Street Child World Cup is an international platform that advocates the rights […]
The Bright Future of Mobile Application Development in Pakistan
Mobile Application Development in Pakistan The mobile phone has come a long way since being a simple gadget used for communication on the go; onto becoming something indispensable, something that has changed the way people function in their daily lives. These days everything can be done through mobile phones i.e. shopping, banking, making reservations, learning, […]
Mobile Game Development in Pakistan
Pakistan: Creating Quite a Stir in the World of Mobile Games No one could have ever imagined the hype that mobile games would generate. And as year by year new exciting games are being developed, they have as much value as that of computer and video games. Now Pakistan has also been creating quite a […]
Khussa – The Delightful Footwear Created by Hand
Khussa is predominantly worn and made in Pakistan and India, while also made in some parts of China. However, Pakistan is renowned for making the finest khussas. This is attributed to our method of producing high quality leather and superior stitching by hand. History It can be said that the present day khussa alternately known […]
The Metal-Ware Marvels
For centuries, various metals have been used by man to create a great range of items that are put to different uses. The most popular metals are gold, silver, iron and copper, as well as alloys (mixture of two or more metals) such as bronze, brass and steel. Pakistan is one of the countries that […]
Cross Stitch: One of It’s Kind
Cross stitch is one of the oldest forms of embroidery found in the world today. It is done by making small x shaped stitches to form a picture or pattern. This technique has been passed down from generation to generation, and that is why nearly every cultural museum around the world has some piece of […]
Noor Mahal of Bahawalpur
Noor Mahal (the Palace of Light) is situated in Bhawalpur, which is the 12th largest city of Pakistan and was once the capital of the Princely State of Bahawalpur. A It is one of the few palaces that we can find in our country. It was built in 1875, taking three years to complete. There […]