CITY PULSE

By Web Desk
October 06, 2025
This picture taken on January 30, 2023, shows commuters passing through the Empress Market in Pakistans port city of Karachi. — AFP
This picture taken on January 30, 2023, shows commuters passing through the Empress Market in Pakistan's port city of Karachi. — AFP

Book launch

The National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) is hosting the launch of books, compiled and presented by SM Shahid, honouring the contributions of Tufail Niazi, Mehdi Hasan, Noor Jehan and Kamal Dasgupta. The event will be held at 7pm today at Napa’s Zia Mohyeddin Theatre. Contact 0315-4560220 for more information.

Traces and Voids

The Canvas Gallery is hosting an art exhibition featuring works by Karim Ahmed Khan, Mahbub Jokhio, Rafay Talpur and Rehana Mangi. Titled ‘Traces and Voids’, the show will be held until October 9. Contact 021-35861523 for more information.

Strands of Pearls

The Chawkandi Art gallery is hosting an art exhibition featuring works by Amin Rehman. Titled ‘Strands of Pearls: A New Awakening’, the show will be held until October 10. Contact 021-35373582 for more information.

Whispers of the Wild

The VM Art Gallery is hosting an art exhibition featuring works by multiple artists. Titled ‘Whispers of the Wild’, the show will be held until October 18. Contact 0345-7787663 for more information.

Second Innings

The Studio Seven Art Gallery, in association with Art Corner Pakistan and Ranglok, is hosting an art exhibition featuring works by 35 exceptional artists. Titled ‘Second Innings’, the show will be held until today. Contact 0345-8287226 for more information.

Sailaab

The AAN Art Space & Museum is hosting an art exhibition featuring works by multiple artists. Titled ‘Sailaab’, the show will be held until October 18. Contact 0300-3618501 for more information.

Chronicles of Change

The ArtCiti gallery is hosting an art exhibition featuring works by Irtiza Kazmi. Titled ‘Chronicles of Change: Art in the Age of Climate Crisis’, the show will be held from October 9 to October 13. Contact 021-35250495 for more information.

Between Holding and Letting Go

The Sanat Initiative is hosting an art exhibition featuring works by Zarnaab Baloch. Titled ‘Between Holding and Letting Go’, the show will be held from October 7 to October 16. Contact 0300-8208108 for more information.