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Dancer Suhaee Abro opens up about overcoming discrimination and epilepsy
The classical dancer gets candid about facing personal and external hurdles while trying to pursue her dream
Madeeha Syed
THE ICON INTERVIEW: SUHAEE DISCOVERS HER SELF
The young dancer opens up about overcoming discrimination and a neurological disorder. Through it all, the one thing she
Summer's here: Five once-in-a-lifetime treks up north
Whether you are a novice or expert, we have the ultimate Pakistan trekking guide for you.
TRAVEL: SUMMER’S HERE: FIVE TREKS TO DO UP NORTH
Whether you are a novice or expert, we have the ultimate Pakistan trekking guide for you
Local comedians are the true kings of social media in Pakistan
At the moment in Pakistan, the only ones getting anywhere by taking advantage of social media, are our comedians
PAKISTAN’S STARS-IN-WAITING
It’s comedians who are the kings of social media in Pakistan. Zaid Ali T (5,467,085 followers) a ...
Why is dance as an art considered taboo in Pakistan?
"Because women’s bodies are involved in this," explains Muhammad Ahmed Shah, President of the Arts Council
LIVE WIRE: MOVING TO THEIR OWN TUNE
Compared to other art forms, dance has always had to struggle to make its space in the country
While working in India I was very conscious that it's not my country: Ali Zafar
Ali Zafar opens up about merging movies with martial arts, working in India and his new-found mellowness
THE ICON INTERVIEW: BOY FROM THE 'HOOD
Ali Zafar opens up about merging movies with martial arts, working in India and his new-found mellowness
TAKING ON THE CORPORATION
After producing music targeting rampant corruption, Shehzad Roy takes a stand to protect the rights of artistes
'A musician’s family struggles a lot' — Sanam Marvi recounts her difficult journey to stardom
With brutal honesty Marvi talks about an impoverished childhood, losing her first husband and her daughter's kidnapping
THE ICON INTERVIEW: SONG OF THE NIGHTINGALE
With brutal honesty singer Sanam Marvi talks about her difficult journey to stardom
On the road with Pakistani folk singer Sanam Marvi in America
Sanam Marvi knows no such thing as stage fright; on stage she's as natural as having a cup of steaming chai.
What goes on behind the music when a Pakistani band tours America?
Sounds of Kolachi was invited by Centre Stage, which has earlier introduced Noori and Zeb & Haniya to American audiences
Eye Into the Universe
The Atacama Large Millimeter Array (Alma) is the world’s most powerful observatory for studying the universe.
How Saad Haroon went from standup comedian to radio star
“Sometimes I feel like an auctioneer,” laughs Saad, “Like, you need to talk 100 words per minute."
A (radio) star is born
Saad Haroon talks about how he went from the stage to the studio
How I discovered the hidden springs of Khuzdar in Balochistan
Nestled in the dry, rocky and barren terrain of southern Balochistan is a stunning oasis.
Is Pakistan’s music industry facing an existential crisis today?
More and more artists are now forgoing physical distribution in favour of digital