Stories by Hamza Azeem

Review: Backrooms is what you get when the internet starts taking itself too seriously

The film is well-made but strays too far from the source material in its search for a deeper meaning. Published 15 Jun, 2026 05:28pm

Despite restrictions and uncertainty, Aurat March marches on in Karachi

The annual demonstration took place on Mother's Day and called for an end to marital rape, among other issues. Published 10 May, 2026 11:05pm

The quest to find the best paratha roll in Karachi

Everyone knows Karachi has the best rolls in Pakistan, but where are they exactly? Published 04 May, 2026 11:26am

Saba Karim Khan’s W.R.A.P shows the gritty reality of Urdu rap in Karachi

The documentary focuses on three part-time rappers from the streets of Gizri. Published 22 Apr, 2026 01:18pm

If you take the Thar Desert Safari Train, focus on the destination, not the journey

Despite it being the sixth journey, there's still a lot left for the Sindh Tourism Development Corporation to figure out. Published 16 Feb, 2026 05:15pm

‘Bollywood is used as an instrument of oppression’: Filmmaker Arfat Sheikh is reclaiming Kashmir’s stories

His film, Saffron Kingdom, is an attempt to tell the world about the pain of his people. Published 05 Feb, 2026 12:08pm

Usama Khan’s The Mother will make you question what’s real — and call your mum

The play is being staged at Karachi's National Academy of Performing Arts from January 9 to 18. Published 12 Jan, 2026 05:13pm

I rode Karachi’s new double-decker bus and I think you should too

Getting around the city without a car is no easy feat, but these new buses definitely help. Updated 05 Jan, 2026 09:21pm

Footprints: VIEW FROM THE DOUBLE DECKER

For Rs50, one can get as far on a local bus as Rs80 will get you on the Peoples’ Bus Service. But on the latter, you don’t have to Published 05 Jan, 2026 07:25am

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy’s Stories She Tells highlights tales of women, for women, by women

The programme's closing ceremony showcased trailers for the films made by its eight young, female filmmakers. Published 11 Dec, 2025 03:07pm

From Fawad Khan to Mahira Khan, the cast of Neelofar is ready for you to watch their film on Nov 28

The cast shared why they said yes to the film and their thoughts on the Pakistani film industry at a press meet in Karachi. Published 15 Nov, 2025 01:21pm

What is a performative male and why was there a competition in Karachi to crown the best one?

Participants of the Performative Male Competition said young people need to be more authentic in their self-expression and not seek others' approval. Published 19 Sep, 2025 02:06pm

Meet the Islamabad artist turning old metal into beasts of (scrap) steel and hope

Scrap metal sculptor Ehtisham Jadoon wants to make Pakistan a better place, one massive statue at a time. Published 17 Sep, 2025 12:04pm

Memories of Partition come alive at the Sindh Archives in Karachi

The exhibition displays a collection of old photographs, newspapers, and videos from the Citizens Archive of Pakistan's Oral History Project. Published 14 Aug, 2025 10:58am

Review: Parwarish knows Pakistani teenagers way better than its peers

The drama was a groundbreaking portrayal of today’s youth, but the final episode did not live up to its promise. Published 12 Aug, 2025 12:18pm