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Naimal Khawar Abbasi is quite a painter and we have proof!
On her Instagram handle, Naimal has posted few pictures of her work. And we handpicked the five we liked the best
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Your feminism should not become a hindrance in your art: Naheed Raza
Raza’s renowned 'Women' series and 'Chawkandi Tomb' series earned her the much-coveted Pride of Performance...
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These Pakistani superheroes have been patrolling the streets of social media
From Marvi, the vigilante to the shape-shifter from Gilgit Baltistan, Umair Najeeb is all set for a local comic book!
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Kamila Shamsie denied German literary award for supporting Palestine
It is a matter of great sadness to me that a jury should bow to pressure, the British-Pakistani said in a statement
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui has found a fan in famous author Paulo Coelho
'The Alchemist' novelist has apparently watched the actor's work!
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Mahira Khan, Fatima Bhutto discuss Bollywood, radicalisation at National Theatre, London
Khan becomes first Pakistani actor to share stage at the iconic theatre
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Karbala on the canvas
Tragedy is primarily transmitted through oral tradition that manifests itself via a bevy of visual representations
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'Avengers' makers launch Hollywood's first all-Arabic action movie
Producers hope to break stereotypes with their maiden venture, 'Mosul'
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'Harry Potter' books removed from American school due to 'curses and spells'
Students can no longer check out the popular magical book series from their library
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Two-day CKF brings out Karachi’s artistes
Festival aims to provide a platform to emerging artists, musicians, writers, and filmmakers
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Five acts of kindness that’ll enrich your Eidul Azha experience
Let’s not make this Eid only about food, as much as we love our barbecue
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Muneeza Hashmi appointed first woman chairperson of Lahore Arts Council
The position was also once held by her father and poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz
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From policing to writing: How losing a father, police partner turned Omar Shahid into an author
His father was assassinated by a notorious Karachi hitman, while his police partner was murdered by the Taliban
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New Urdu dictionary heavily influenced by TV news
Adds vernacular meanings of words for first time
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France returns 486 smuggled artefacts to Pakistan
The relics were seized by customs at Paris airport in 2006, 2007
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This Cuban artist sketches fish and coral reefs underwater
For Sandor Gonzalez, there is no better place to create art than several metres below the surface of the sea
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'Edhi Baba' pays tribute to the legacy of Abdul Sattar Edhi
There is a children's book out now on the Pakistani humanitarian, Abdul Sattar Edhi
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JK Rowling set to release 4 new Harry Potter e-books
To the joy of generations of Potterheads out there, a new series is about to shake up the Wizarding World
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Spooky action at a distance
The Express Tribune speaks to best-selling author Philip Ball about the inherent weirdness of quantum theory
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Imagine taking this ferry ride on your way to work
This musical ferry delights commuters daily as it sails between Istanbul's European and Asian sides
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A human history of faith and religion
The Express Tribune speaks exclusively to religious studies scholar Reza Aslan about the epic story of faith
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Jamil Naqsh: Monarch of the skies
With Naqsh’s passing, Pakistan loses a stalwart, a true trailblazer of its art world
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Malala rubs shoulders with Michelle Obama, Adele
'Saw some old friends and made a few new ones.' youngest Nobel laureate wrote
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Dawn of the code war
John P Carlin's book details the chronology of cyberwarfare from an American point of view
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Muniba Mazari continues to inspire, this time through art
Exhibition ‘And I choose to live’ will continue until May 27
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Omar Shahid Hamid's next book gives insight into women's cricket, match-fixing
As 2019 Cricket World Cup approaches, acclaimed author gears up for upcoming project
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Umera Ahmed's latest novel 'Alif' to release this month
It is also being adapted into a drama which stars Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sajal Aly and Kubra Khan in lead roles
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World’s biggest book sale comes to Lahore
More than one million books will be available at the sale which will begin on April 19
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Kamila Shamsie's 'Home Fire', Mohsin Hamid's 'Exit West' shortlisted for international award
Official Twitter handle for Dublin Literary Award shared the news
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History in ashes: Celebs react to Notre Dame fire
Idris Elba, Dua Lipa among many others took to social media to express sorrow on seeing the iconic cathedral in flames
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The business partnership between space studies and war planning
The Express Tribune speaks about the alliance between astrophysics and the military with Avis Lang and Neil Tyson
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Local vloggers have something to say about 'white-washing' Pakistan Tourism Summit
Mooroo and UKhano shed light on the matter
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Rehman Malik exposes the ‘true face’ of Modi in his book
Senator launches ‘Modi's War Doctrine: Indian Anti-Pakistan Syndrome’
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Pakistani author wins big at Children's Indian Literature Festival
Shazaf Haider's recent book 'A Firefly In The Dark' has been awarded a literary prize by the young Indian readers
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UK secretary declares Pakistani comic book series her favourite
Penny Mordaunt explains why she chose 'Sheeba and the Private Detectives' in video message
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New Zealand artist pays tribute to Christchurch victim Naeem Rashid with a mural
'I wish I didn't know who Naeem was and I wish I was painting something else,' Paul Walsh wrote on Facebook
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'P.S. I Love You' is finally getting a sequel!
Grab the tissues!
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Renowned poet Habib Jalib's death anniversary observed
26 years later, the legacy of resistance lives on
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5 words that mean completely different things in England and America
Did you know? In America, a bird is an animal with feathers but in England, it often used to describe a young female
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Meet Rosie Gabrielle, a Canadian exploring Pakistan on her bike
She hopes to present a softer image of the country this way
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Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi cancel visit to Karachi after Pulwama attack
Previously, it was confirmed that the couple will be coming for a two day event on the literary giant, Kaifi Azmi
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This artist just gifted PM Imran a calligraphy portrait of the national anthem
The project took Sonia about 8 to 10 hours to complete
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Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar to visit Karachi for Kaifi Azmi festival
The two-day event will take place on the 23 and 24 February at the Karachi Arts Council
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A dire conversation with an upcoming author
Journalist Maheen Usmani’s 'The Mercurial Mr Bhutto & Other Stories touches upon all relevant subjects
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Detained Iranian refugee wins top Australian prize for book written on his phone
Boochani is a prominent critic of the treatment of people under Australia’s hardline immigration policy
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Maliha Abidi: Empowering Pakistani women one illustration at a time
'Pakistan for Women' comprises of portraits of 50 note-worthy women of the country
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'Fifty Shades' author announces steamy new 'Cinderella romance'
Called The Mister, the novel by British author E L James will hit the shelves on April 16
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Aaghaz-e-Dosti launches seventh Indo-Pak Peace Calendar
2019 edition to feature 12 paintings, messages from both sides of border
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John Rylands Library – A literary jewel in Manchester
Victorian structure is a veritable architectural museum, housing some of the oldest and rarest works from history