Understanding Cultural Festivals in Pakistan Understanding cultural festivals in Pakistan requires looking past the vibrant colors to see them as the heartbeat of the nation’s diverse identity. These celebrations are a beautiful blend of Islamic traditions, ancient seasonal harvests, and deep-rooted regional folklore that vary uniquely from the coast of Sindh to the peaks of…
MUMBAI: In a proud moment for Indian cinema, acclaimed costume designer and celebrity stylist Eka Lakhani has been officially invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS),the prestigious international body responsible for the annual Academy Awards. This recognition marks a major milestone for Lakhani, whose creative vision has shaped the aesthetic…
LAHORE :The 8th session of Halqa Arbab-e-Zauq Lahore was held at the historic Pak Tea House, presided over by Ejaz Kanwar Raja. The proceedings began with Joint Secretary Shahzad Faramosh reading out the minutes of the previous meeting. Following this, Wajid Amir performed the duties of the moderator (Naqeeb-e-Mehfil) for a Mehfil-e-Musalma (a poetic symposium…
Sidra Malik Keen to Enter Film Industry with Selective Role Choices and Praises Punjab Government’s Efforts to Revive Film Industry LAHORE: Beautiful and talented actress Sidra Malik has said on sunday that she is currently playing a key role in a private TV channel’s drama serial. However, in the near future, she is also preparing…
Discussion held on Aftab Khan’s ghazal, Irfan Pasha’s short story, and Suhail Mumtaz’s poem. Lahore: The second meeting of Halqa Arbab-e-Zauq was held by the Ayub Nadeem. In the session, Aftab Khan presented a ghazal, Irfan Pasha presented his short story titled “Gyan,” while Suhail Mumtaz presented a poem titled “Strait of Hormuz, Narrow Pass,…
By Shahzad Framosh Pak Tea House: The Living Pulse of Lahore’s Literary Heritage Pak Tea House, Lahore, originally known as “India Tea House” before the Partition, was managed by Boota Singh in the early 1940s. It was later acquired on lease by Sirajuddin. More than just a café, it is a sanctuary for intellectuals, a…
By Staff Reporter LAHORE: The renowned literary circle, Halqa Arbab-e-Zauq Lahore, convened its weekly meeting at the historic Pak Tea House under the leadership of Secretary Aftab Javed and presided over by Dr. Khurshid Rizvi. The gathering saw a vibrant exchange of literary critiques, performances, and discussions, attracting an audience of over 100 attendees. During…
By News Desk Lahore: The Government of Punjab has issued new kite flying rules and regulations for Basant 2027. The deadline for implementation is set for December 30, 2026. All rules and regulations have been sent to the CPPO Lahore, DIG Operations Lahore, as well as Deputy Commissioners, DPOs, CPOs, and CTAs across Punjab. Complete…
