METRO EVENTS

Published May 12, 2016

CONFERENCE

An international conference on ‘Challenges of Conflict-induced Displacement and Policy-Making in Europe and South Asia’, organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Karachi, in the council room, Dean Faculty Social Sciences, at 9am.

SPEECH

An event of speech on ‘Issue of Karachi and discuss the solutions’, organised by the Speech & Declamation Society at DHA Golf Club convention hall 3, at 4.30pm

EXHIBITIONS

A treasure trove of hand-embroidered cushions exhibition at the Grandeur gallery at 5pm. The show titled ‘Tales of the old World’ will remain open till May, 14 daily from 11am to 8pm.

An exhibition of works by Shakira Masood opens at the Art Chowk gallery at 5pm. The exhibition will remain open till May 26.

A group show of paintings by five artists opens at the Eye for Art gallery at 5pm. The artists whose works will be displayed include Ahmed Parvez and Bashir Mirza. The show will remain open till May 19.

DISCUSSION

IBA Series of Talks holds its first session on ‘Digital Transformation’ in the CEJ seminar room on the IBA City Campus at 6.30pm.

DHOLI TARO

Dholi Taro: Community, Drums, Music and Movement at T2F at 7pm.

Published in Dawn, May 12th, 2016

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