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Humans of Metro
Journeys on public transport can bind people in a strange way
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Restaurant in Islamabad comes under fire for sexist ads
Table No 5 says if women can compare men to dogs, they can be compared to a sandwich; a defense worthy of a slow clap
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Goa: In the shadow of the past
Home to beautiful beaches, Goa’s colonial history weighs heavily on its ethos
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Kathak: The Sway of storytelling
Delving into the unparalleled charm of Kathak in the subcontinent
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Salt Arts: Collaboration reigns supreme
Salt Arts is an entertainment agency that aims to build artistically sensitive audiences in Pakistan
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Sexist Indian ad for hiring maids online goes viral
While many embraced the new service it was a source of controversy for others
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Room full of mirrors
Nude but not naked, Numair Abbasi’s subjects exude confidence and child-like vigour
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Noori Manzil: Still standing
Breathtaking even in its dilapidated state, Noori Haveli is a testament to the aesthetics of the Sikh era in Punjab
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Wazir Khan Mosque: Tranquil Beauty
Wazir Khan Mosque is a vibrant jewel embedded in the heart of the Walled City
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Samar Minallah Khan: a vital voice
The human rights activist and documentary film-maker on her fight against compensation marriages
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Woven History
A rare surviving garment from the Mughal court was purchased for a paltry sum
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Creative grants: K-P funds artists to promote local culture
Special committee selects deserving locals for welfare
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Bright young things
A new generation of artists is celebrated in ArtCiti Gallery’s latest show
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Clicks and mortar
A traditional family business finds new life online
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Storm in a teacup
Girls at dhabas kickstart debate about women in public spaces
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A livelihood from leaves
Residents of a drought-hit district find innovative ways to make a living
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The imitation game
Artist Muhammad Zeeshan takes on a critic who ruthlessly calls out plagiarism in the Pakistani art world
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Culture club
Bluegrass lent itself perfectly to a collaboration between American, Sindhi and Baloch musicians
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Transgender Pakistanis - Making ends meet
Pakistan’s transgender community fights discrimination from the government and employers to find work
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Sexual harassment - cover-up in the classroom
How can higher education institutions learn to protect students against sexual harassment?
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The talking cure
Survivors share their stories in an effort to end the stigma of talking about sexual abuse
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Ganges - Holy trail
Pilgrims in India carry water from the Ganges to their hometowns
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Art exhibit: 'Ecce Homo - Chapter 1' - Pushing the norm
Amra Khan’s ‘Ecce Homo — Chapter 1’, showing at Sanat Gallery, questions what is ‘normal’ and...
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South Asian International Performance Arts Festival: Art without borders
First South Asian International Performance Arts Festival in New York City makes space for the region’s culture
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Robin Hood Army: The food fighters
Volunteers in Pakistan and India came together to feed the homeless on both sides of the border this Independence Day
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Heritage preserved
Cultural tourism is enjoying a global boom and Pakistan has much that could be showcased were it restored
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Award winning artist: Artworks depict rich culture, everyday life
Solo exhibition of Aftab Ahmed Khan opens at RAC
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Pakistani truck artist paints land cruiser in Washington
Haider Ali not only travels the world promoting his art, he also uses to it convey a message of friendship
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Takes two to 'tanga'
Once a popular mode of transport in Peshawar, the horse-drawn carriage no longer draws commuters
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Stipend: Artists, singers to be given Rs30,000 per month
An amount of Rs180 million has been allocated for this purpose
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The waiting game: Directorate of culture ignores artists in need
We have been living in complete destitution as the late poet has only left us his literary work, says Tatoor's wife
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Amin Gulgee’s ‘One Night Stand’ celebrates birth, marriage and death
Curator Amin Gulgee carefully orchestrates yet another live show at his gallery on Wednesday.
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Blast damages oil tanker in Chaman, injures one
Explosive device was planted on the rear of the tanker; one person injured.
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Policy on Afghanistan: Pakistan should not follow US diktats
Experts and analysts suggest express views at seminar organised by PILDAT.
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Judicial equality: ‘Follow the Punjab when it comes to salaries of judges’
Chief Justice of Pakistan meets with SHC and lower court staff to resolve salary issues.
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PIA to fly 114,000 passengers to Jeddah for Hajj
A PIA spokesman says the airline has already transported 32,800 Hajj pilgrims to Jeddah in the last 10 days.