Stories from Maryam Usman
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Fresh out of school and going places
Six high achievers are quite optimistic about the future of the country as well as their own.
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Gogi entertains underprivileged and trauma-hit children of the twin-cities
Gogi Studios organise an event at Pakistan National Council of Arts for underprivileged school children.
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Annual school showcase: ‘Creative Expressions’
Students exhibit talents in a gala featuring repelling, bungee jumping, camping and Shotokan karate.
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Spoof play: Potterheads causes a ripple in the Islamabad theatre scene
Lahore Grammar School (LGS) Dramatics Society presented “Potterheads” a comedy of tripling proportions at PNCA.
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A legend relives the journey of his life
Veteran artist Muhammad Qavi Khan offers glimpses of his life in a one man stage play ‘Action and Reaction’.
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Clothes extravaganza: The (aesthetically) curious case of Nadia Asher
L’atelier opened a delightful summer collection by the young fashion designer Nadia Asher.
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Open Mic Night: Quasi-musicians and performers steal the show
Spring is here and we are all looking for refreshing outlets to ward off the winter blues.
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Ode to Faiz: the legacy lives on
Fifteen minutes before the show, Kuch Khaas (KK) was brimming with activity.
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Women's empowerment: Reflecting on the highs and lows
‘Much has been done but much still needs to be done’.
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Requiem for a performer’s cafe
As new theme cafes and spaces sprout up all over the capital city, a relatively older venture is worth recalling.
Recent Contributors
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Fareeha Shamim
The writer is a a Research Associate currently working at the Strategic Studies Institute Islamabad (SSII). She graduated with a degree in International Relations and Economics with a focus in International Ethics from Mount Holyoke College. She tweets at @FareehaShamim_.
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Uzma Farooq
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Syed Zain Jaffery
The author holds a Masters degree from NUST, Islamabad and writes about current affairs and politics.
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Laila A Cassum & Dr Saniya Sabzwari
Laila Akber Cassum: The writer is a senior instructor at Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Karachi. She has a special interest in geriatric care, critical care and teaching and learning pedagogies. Her current work is on online migration of nursing education.
Dr Saniya Sabzwari: The writer is a Fellow of the American Board of Family Medicine and an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi, Pakistan. She has a special interest in community mental health, health education and geriatrics.
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Bilal Anwar
The writer has a background in strategic studies from the National Defence University, Islamabad. He has a keen interest in topics relating to political science, international affairs and security studies.
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Fatima Fasih
Currently based in Manila, the author specialises in corporate sustainability and sustainable development with experience working with the Pakistan Business Council. Fatima is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Masters of Science in Sustainability Management program and actively participates in the management and administration of Taj Consultant Clinics. In her spare time, Fatima spends time with its her plants, running and painting in watercolors. She has also received many awards for using her watercolor paintings for charitable work.
