Peerzada Salman

‘Josh was 20th century’s most rational voice in Urdu literature’

Aiwan-i-Josh inaugurated Published 06 Dec, 2023 07:08am

This week 50 years ago: Art exhibitions and Egyptian film

IT was an eventful week with respect to art and culture. On Dec 4, 1973 the Provincial Finance Minister, Kamal... Published 04 Dec, 2023 07:19am

Urdu short story writers, media role on Gaza discussed

Urdu Conference to conclude today Published 03 Dec, 2023 07:07am

Finer points of fiction discussed on second day of Urdu Conference

Writers, poets remember literary stalwarts who gave shape to Karachi’s cultural identity after independence Published 02 Dec, 2023 06:58am

The story of Sabrang

KARACHI: One of the informative post-lunch sessions on the second day of Urdu Conference was ‘Shakil Adilzada Ka... Published 02 Dec, 2023 06:58am

‘Urdu Conference has become Pakistan’s identity all over the world’

Arts Council’s mega event kicks off with keynote address by Ghazi Salahuddin; CM inducts Ahmed Shah as caretaker minister Published 01 Dec, 2023 07:15am

16th edition of Urdu Conference to begin tomorrow

KARACHI: The four-day 16th International Urdu Conference will be held from Thursday (tomorrow) at the Arts Council... Published 29 Nov, 2023 07:11am

This week 50 years ago: Al-Biruni and a celebrity wedding

THE protest of college students and teachers against the authorities’ refusal to pay heed to their demands had not... Published 27 Nov, 2023 06:42am

Adab Festival begins with emphasis on role of parents in children’s education

Authors Fatema Hassan and Omar Shahid receive awards; students of Nasra School perform at inauguration ceremony Published 26 Nov, 2023 07:04am

‘Ghazal is popular among poets and masses’

KARACHI: Music and literature lovers were treated to an absorbing conversation on the salient features of ghazal... Published 25 Nov, 2023 07:01am

The White Plague — between disease and war

Urdu version of Czech writer Karel Capek’s satirical play is underway at Arts Council till 26th Published 24 Nov, 2023 07:01am

The pentagonal treat

KARACHI: In eastern literature, the mukhammas is a poem that contains five-line stanzas. In the first stanza, each... Published 23 Nov, 2023 07:11am

This week 50 years ago: Students’ protest against transfer of college principal expands

THE protest of the students of Sir Syed Girls College against the transfer of their principal and against the... Published 20 Nov, 2023 07:03am

The story of a lesser played raga and intrusive cameras

KARACHI: The National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) played host to a concert by distinguished banjo player Ustad... Published 19 Nov, 2023 07:10am

Architecture in Pakistan is testament to its pluralism, moot told

KARACHI: Speakers at the first day of an international conference highlighted various aspects of architecture and... Published 18 Nov, 2023 07:05am

Engaging epilogue

KARACHI: Doctor Faustus is one of playwright Christopher Marlowe’s masterpieces. He uses an epilogue (a part of the... Published 16 Nov, 2023 07:12am

This week 50 years ago: Agitating students, nucleus houses and Bugti’s resignation

IN teeming metropolises, crime rates need to be kept in check. Karachi is a case in point. On Nov 13, 1973 the... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:54am

‘It is difficult to stop the desire for profit’

Tariq Alexander says coastal communities are aware of mangroves importance, but they have serious existential issues Published 11 Nov, 2023 06:30am

The festival season begins, but what’s new?

‘The repetition of guests creates visual monotony that in turn creates intellectual ennui’ Published 10 Nov, 2023 07:15am

Jaun Elia and Karachi

KARACHI: Jaun Elia is arguably the only Urdu poet of the 20th century whose popularity — both among the masses and... Published 09 Nov, 2023 07:20am