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Maheen SabeehThe News on Sunday |
Star Shah’s ‘No Idea’ featured on FIFA’s official TikTok account Pakistani rapper Star Shah has achieved a significant milestone. His solo...
I Instep: Fashion shows seems to be a thing of the past as fashion weeks have taken their place. Do you think that’s accurate? Deepak Perwani:...
I n a cosmos of extroverts, Sana Anver continues to be an introvert. It is, as she understands, a balancing act, but given her talent, honed over the...
E arlier this week, Spotify, the global music app that has reshaped how music is consumed in Pakistan and 100 countries, announced the launch of a new...
B ritish Council is playing an instrumental role in unveiling the long-awaited Chain of Light album, by the legendary Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan....
R akae Jamil has known Haniya since her early years in music, when she and Zeb Bangash were colloborating on their unforgettable debut album, Chup. He...
T here are days when, as a citizen, of Pakistan, one is forced to ask oneself: what has happened to this country? What is happening to this country?...
W hen contemplating sports, the 1992 Cricket World Cup invariably springs to mind. However, a multitude of sportspersons have bestowed upon us moments...
T o interview Asim Abbasi, the man of the moment who has written and directed Barzakh, I was given access to the second episode before it aired. I...
Asim Abbasi Asim Abbasi has done what no filmmaker has been able to do this year. For all the films that released this year, it is Asim Abbasi who has...
M ekaal Hasan is far from complacent. His discography seamlessly blends Eastern and Western musical styles. He was producing entire records for...
Successes and setbacks 2024 has been a year of uneven releases for Pakistani cinema. Comedies like Daghabaaz Dil and Hum Tum Aur Wo failed to impress,...
W hile some rappers choose aliases for notoriety, Star Shah’s choice feels more personal, a reflection of his own aspirations. Due to lack of...
T he South Asian diaspora, or actors with Pakistani roots —whichever term you prefer, has seen a rise in individuals finding acclaim outside of...
W hen I think of Faiz Ahmed Faiz, I recall his profound poetry and his enduring legacy. Faiz wasn’t just a revered poet; he was ‘hamara’ (our)...
“Anything I can do in the future to really put the spotlight on women, to give women a greater voice, is a clear priority for me right now.” –...
Coke Studio 15 comeback Transcending geographical boundaries and setting a standard for how music should be both heard and viewed, while...
I n today’s digital landscape, algorithms wield significant influence, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviours as consumers. Despite our...
“I woke up at the moment when the miracle occurred/ Heard a song that made some sense out of the world/Everything I ever lost now has been...
Female artists are often overlooked in music because we tend to focus on their male counterparts, to be honest, and associate numbers with talent. In...
A mna Ilyas and Ahmed Ali Akbar have gravitas and a strong understanding of cinema, which reflects in each of their performances to date. They are...
I f the growth of music felt stagnant during the past decades, it is no longer the case. At least, not for the last few years. The velocity at which...
Y ou can never be sure about how a year in music will end. You can never be sure if artists will complete what they set out to achieve at the start of...