Fizza Abbas

Hadsa — an insensitive portrayal of a real-life h̶a̶d̶s̶a̶ rape

Rape is a profoundly sensitive and distressing subject. Therefore, it is essential for media outlets, filmmakers and TV producers, to consult with experts and survivor advocacy groups. Published 07 Sep, 2023 12:28pm

Mayi Ri — a heart to heart with Pakistani society

The show explores the ill effects of child marriage, something we desperately need to talk about. Published 16 Aug, 2023 10:51am

These university students are revolutionising women’s menstrual healthcare in Pakistan with an Urdu chatbot

They've created MAI, a chatbot that provides users accurate and factual information about menstruation and sanitary products anonymously. Published 24 Jun, 2023 02:25pm

Review: Kukri is a film of immense substance slashed ruthlessly by the censor board

Limiting the portrayal of sensitive topics hinders us from provoking thought and starting important conversations. Published 19 Jun, 2023 12:57pm

Review: You’ll love Huey Tum Ajnabi if you bleed green, you’ll hate it if you bleed red

The film comes with a lot of romance and even more historical whitewashing. Published 01 May, 2023 11:43am

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The filmmakers perfectly executed a new concept for a Pakistani movie but were bogged down too many characters and jokes. Published 29 Apr, 2023 05:27pm

Review: Film Yaara Vey is more about style than substance

The movie conveyed more through its costumes, music and set locations than it did with its plot and narrative. Updated 05 Dec, 2022 02:36pm

Review: Forget Bollywood, Tich Button’s Noor Haveli has all the drama and masala you need

The rom-com follows a typical Punjabi family on a journey to strengthen its crisscrossing relationships. Published 29 Nov, 2022 05:30pm

Coffee Bar: Who will win the battle of wits between a rebel and a drunk-on-power conformist?

The play's unpredictable narrative kept the audience hooked till the end. Published 17 Oct, 2022 03:10pm

Mere Humsafar turned from a classic love story to a TED talk on making your parents happy

The last episode didn't live up to the sizzling Halza chemistry and beautiful writing we were treated to in the other 39 episodes. Published 01 Oct, 2022 03:04pm

Comment: Losing Nayyara Noor Ji made me feel like I’ve lost my mother once again

The Nightingale of Pakistan touched many hearts during her career, but for me, her songs were layered with an even deeper meaning. Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:23pm

My childhood died with KK

He was more than a singer — to millions of fans, KK was a friend who guided us through good and bad times. Updated 03 Jun, 2022 02:31pm