Few Interesting Facts about Pakistan

Type ‘Pakistan’ into the Google search box and you’re not very likely to come up with a lot of positive news. For years now Pakistan has been struggling with a host of challenges; internal and external. But here are few facts about Pakistan you don’t hear a lot about; Pakistan, a country that stands resilient […]

Burka Avenger – Pakistan’s first ever female Superhero

Pakistan is fighting back. The everyday Pakistani is fighting back. Maybe it’s not with guns and grenades, but it is just as effective. In small pockets all around the country, people are using comedy, music and now animations to spread awareness about the evils of illiteracy, extremism, corruption and others that plague our society today. […]

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 […]

Summaiya Jillani: An Overnight Star from Pakistani Art World

Besides the saddening and distressing notoriety that Pakistan possesses in front of the world, there still occur some pleasant junctures that always thrive to bring a positive light to our country’s name. Every now and then we witness a particular achievement or a talented person from our country that helps us to hold our heads […]

Pakistan Onyx Handicrafts: A Unique Blend of Tradition and Culture

Pakistani Onyx Marble is Among the Best in the world Pakistan has the distinction of being among that handful of countries in the world that have been blessed with numerous minerals and marble varieties. The most famous and exclusive of these precious stone marble is the Onyx; which is predominantly found in the gas cavities […]

Emerging Talent from Pakistan

As I sit down to type a few words about Pakistani talent, I can’t help but think, “how do you write about something that has seems to be endless?” Sure, perhaps the ban on YouTube has hindered a surefire way of interesting feats by Pakistanis making it to our laptops; but there’s still Twitter, Facebook […]

Darbar Mahal Bahawalpur : An Architectural Masterpiece

Darbar Mahal Bahawalpur

Introduction The Darbar Mahal is a historic fort located in the Pakistani city of Bahawalpur; this city is deeply rooted in Asian history and is considered to be one of the most important trade and cultural centers in local history. The Mahal itself is under the control of Pakistan Army, but its grounds are a […]

Local Art Scene at T2f

PeaceNiche, an NGO that gave birth to the creative hub of Karachi, T2f (formerly known as ‘the second floor), has been working constantly to organize various events, such as a musical evening, art exhibitions and a few literary lectures. All the events are a result of a collective effort of the staff. They aim to […]

Historical Art in Pakistan

Pakistani Paintings

Art as a Cultural Phenomenon Art is a collective term used to signify a vast array of cultural as well as historic traditions that signify a certain civilization, or era. Art can be considered the single richest phenomenon that distinguishes different aspects of a culture from each other, as well as differentiating it from other […]

Artpreneurs for Change – A Great Initiative

Artpreneurs for Change

Artpreneurs; What are they? Artpreneurs for Change is a socially empowering initiative that is designed to bridge the gap between individuals from the US and Pakistan; especially after 9/11 there was a lot of inherent hostility in the way citizens from both countries had perceptions for each other and it was this hostility that is […]