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	<title>The News International - <![CDATA[Instep Today]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Back to the Future]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1232745-back-to-the-future]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Sep 2024 05:47:47 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Khan FM is Spotify&rsquo;s Artist & Label Partnerships Manager for Pakistan, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh.Earlier 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 program called Spotify ICON Pakistan. Following...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is Dead—Long Live Nusrat!]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 29 Sep 2024 02:20:50 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Michael BrookThere is something profoundly captivating about a lost record&mdash;a piece of art long-forgotten, shrouded in mystery, emerging from an unknown void after so many years. Its timing feels immaculate, as though it was destined to be revealed to the world...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[The art of styling with Sana Anver]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 06 Oct 2024 05:53:07 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA["Mansha Pasha gives me creative freedom but also shares her thoughts.&rdquo; &ndash; SanaIn 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 last eight years, and her portfolio , it&rsquo;s...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Being Nabila]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1239668-being-nabila]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:47:12 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A pioneer, it is no surprise that Nabila has bagged so many Lux Style Awards&ldquo;R-E-S-P-E-C-T/Find out what it means to me.&rdquo; &ndash; &lsquo;Respect&rsquo; by Aretha FranklinAuthentic. Accomplished. Rare. Shapeshifter. None of these terms alone does complete justice to Nabila, a...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[“I am fashion” – Deepak Perwani]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1242015-i-am-fashion-deepak-perwani]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Oct 2024 05:38:54 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Instep: Fashion shows seems to be a thing of the past as fashion weeks have taken their place. Do you think that&rsquo;s accurate?Deepak Perwani: Fashion shows are definitely not a thing of the past. Fashion weeks, on the other hand, have become outdated.How did you plan to celebrate your 30 years...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[News of the Week]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1244480-news-of-the-week]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Oct 2024 05:27:42 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Mehreen Jabbar on budgets of Indian television series versus Pakistani drama serialsMehreen Jabbar, a celebrated and distinguished director of Pakistani dramas and films, is widely recognized for her invaluable contributions to the entertainment industry. For over two decades, she has delivered...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[News of the Week]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 03 Nov 2024 03:48:47 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Pakistani entries in contention for the 2025 Grammy AwardsThe 2025 Grammy Awards could mark a monumental moment for Pakistani music, with numerous submissions featuring Pakistani artists now under consideration. Notably, the Best Global Music Performance category alone boasts an impressive 456...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[News of the Week]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:22:13 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Her Earth Advocates celebrated in KarachiUnder the aegis of Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, Patakha Pictures&rsquo;s Her Earth Advocates, a seven-month initiative, funded by the United States Institute of Peace , empowers ten Pakistani filmmakers  to explore pressing issues related to climate change and...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reason to breathe]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1251932-reason-to-breathe]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 17 Nov 2024 04:10:10 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[&ldquo;In Lahore we don&rsquo;t have air to breathe but I&rsquo;ve found a reason to breathe,&rdquo; says Sannan Saleh, Instagram-famous for his narrative-driven comedic reels. In a world that is increasingly leaning on social media for its entertainment fix, it&rsquo;s intriguing to explore what...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Saying goodbye to November]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1254451-saying-goodbye-to-november]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 Nov 2024 04:37:38 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Star Shah&rsquo;s &lsquo;No Idea&rsquo; featured on FIFA&rsquo;s official TikTok accountPakistani rapper Star Shah has achieved a significant milestone. His solo song &lsquo;No Idea&rsquo; was recently featured in a Cristiano Ronaldo tribute video on FIFA&rsquo;s official TikTok account. The video...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Blowing in the wind]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1256933-blowing-in-the-wind]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:29:05 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[The Aima Baig and Sara Raza Khan drama: what happened?
    

If you&rsquo;ve been following Pakistani celebrity gossip, you might have come across the recent clash between singers Aima Baig and Sara Raza Khan. For those unfamiliar with the situation, here&rsquo;s what unfolded.The controversy...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Music by numbers]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1259397-music-by-numbers]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 08 Dec 2024 05:30:29 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Nusrat Fateh Ali KhanStill going strong: Atif Aslam No music story is complete without Atif Aslam. He&rsquo;s been around for 20 years, released his own records, appeared on Coke Studio under various producers, and has also been a part of other music shows, including Pepsi Battle of the Bands  and...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[The big three]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1261779-the-big-three]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 15 Dec 2024 05:49:45 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[The flair of Faraz Manan
    

Raised in Lahore, Faraz Manan was steeped in the nation&rsquo;s premier textile traditions in Pakistan but had pragmatically opted to study business early on in life. It was only much later, after considerable internal debate, that he finally joined the field of...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[2024: A year in music – part one]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1264235-2024-a-year-in-music-part-one]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Dec 2024 04:28:47 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Lyari Underground According to the Pew Research Center, generations can be divided into following categories: Baby boomers , Generation X , Millennials , Gen Z, , and the upcoming Generation Alpha .
    

 Pindi Boyz and Star Shah &ndash; Photography by Nadir Firoz Khan Since we seem to...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[2024: A year in music – part two]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1266568-2024-a-year-in-music-part-two]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 29 Dec 2024 05:40:22 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Game-changers and comebacksNescafe Basement, which was spearheaded by Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan, also known as Xulfi, for five seasons before disappearing from the horizon, has officially dropped a promo, confirming our theory that in 2025, this show will be returning. Who will be spearheading it...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pop culture by numbers]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1268846-pop-culture-by-numbers]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Jan 2025 05:16:56 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[The difference between a platform like Spotify and Google is simple: the former is strictly dedicated to audio content, while the latter allows users to search for anything, including how to find a polling station, a local recipe, or a cricket match. A case in point is the data provided by Google,...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[News of the Week]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1271341-so-you-think-you-know-the-statistics]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Jan 2025 04:43:21 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Production house to watch in 2025
    

Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi, the dynamic duo behind 7th Sky Entertainment, have transformed drama production in Pakistan. Their innovative approach and passion for storytelling have positioned 7th Sky as a leading force in the entertainment industry....]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Weekly edition]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1273824-weekly-edition]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 19 Jan 2025 04:37:29 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy tackles hate speech with bold new YouTube seriesAcademy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy&rsquo;s SOC Films has launched a groundbreaking initiative, &ldquo;Facets of Hate Speech&rdquo; , aimed at confronting the rising threat of hate speech in Pakistan. This...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[So, you think you know: the year that was 2024]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1276279-so-you-think-you-know-the-year-that-was-2024]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Jan 2025 05:37:22 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[1. Which actor is Mahira Khan rumored to star with in a new television drama in 2025 that has fans of the actress excited?a) Fawad Khanb) Humayun Saeed  c) Wahaj Ali  d) Hamza Ali Abbasi  
    

3. Who among the following artists won a Grammy in 2024 for their music?a) Dua Lipab) Olivia Rodrigo ...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[The conflict that has taken over the Internet: Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni ]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 02 Feb 2025 03:52:24 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[It starts with themThe rise of social media has changed the way we consume news, making it harder to distinguish fact from fiction.While major social platforms have made information more accessible, it has also led to misinformation and the emer-gence of fake news&mdash;a contra-diction at the...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bilal Maqsood's Pakkay Dost, now in sign language]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 09 Feb 2025 04:20:43 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Pakistan&rsquo;s entertainment industry primarily caters to adults and families with its slew of drama serials. Which drama serial appeals to whom is a longer discussion because there are dozens of channels, each with its own number of drama serials. There are also morning shows and game shows and...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ali Sethi goes back to his roots with  'Tera Sitam']]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1283370-ali-sethi-goes-back-to-his-roots-with-tera-sitam]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 16 Feb 2025 04:20:39 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Ali Sethi in the minimalist video of &lsquo;Tera Sitam&rsquo;, shot and directed by Zanzie.Since Ali Sethi, a sensitive and subversive Pakistani-American artist, appeared on Coke Studio 14 and performed an original song called &lsquo;Pasoori&rsquo; in collaboration with Shae Gill, his career...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[TikTok Awards, New Media & the New Celebrity]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1285678-tiktok-awards-new-media-the-new-celebrity]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:49:43 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[The Award Show  The TikTok Awards were held in Lahore at the Nishat Emporium last week on the eve of Valentine&rsquo;s Day. An old-fashioned banquet hall was done up with new-age graphic design on banners all the way up to eye level, concealing from view the Victorian architecture of the hall. It...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Stories we missed in February]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1287967-stories-we-missed-in-february]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 02 Mar 2025 03:30:08 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy honoured with Cinemafor Peace Dove Award for Women&rsquo;s EmpowermentTwo-time Academy Award-winning director, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, was honoured at the Cinema for Peace Gala 2025 in Berlin last month.Her DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: WOMAN IN CHARGE documentary, which...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Oscars 2025: Hits and Misses]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1290127-oscars-2025-hits-and-misses]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 09 Mar 2025 03:37:49 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Anora dominates the nightThis year&rsquo;s Oscars belonged to Anora, the gripping tale of a sex worker entangled with a former client and powerful Russian oligarchs. Sean Baker, long celebrated for indie gems like Tangerine and The Florida Project, finally had his moment on the grandest stage,...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Catching up]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1292337-catching-up]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 16 Mar 2025 03:43:45 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Designer HSY makes his Hollywood debut with Disney+ series Deli BoysIt looks like Pakistan&rsquo;s favourite fashion guru, Hassan Sheheryar Yasin&mdash;better known as HSY&mdash;who celebrated 30 years in the industry just last year, remains as creative as ever.A case in point is his involvement...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[The underdogs of fashion]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1294503-the-underdogs-of-fashion]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 23 Mar 2025 03:49:31 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Fashion is constantly changing, especially now that we live in the universe of fast fashion. But some designers and brands have successfully managed to create a niche for themselves. With social media being the decisive factor in trends, these independent labels have discovered new ways through...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Fault in Our Stars]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1296696-the-fault-in-our-stars]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 30 Mar 2025 03:24:44 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Ahmed Ali Butt&rsquo;sunprovoked thoughts on feminism andAurat MarchHost, actor, and musician Ahmed Ali Butt has a strong following across the country. However, his views on certain matters, such as feminism and the Aurat March, have raised concerns, as they appear to reflect a limited...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[In conversation with Natasha Baig]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1298527-in-conversation-with-natasha-baig]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 06 Apr 2025 06:08:41 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[There&rsquo;s something about Natasha Baig&rsquo;s voice that commands your attention. It doesn&rsquo;t beg, nor does it seek validation, and it doesn&rsquo;t hold back. In Pakistani contemporary music, only a few voices possess this strength. One that creates a real connection instead of simply...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tougher Than the Rest]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1300878-tougher-than-the-rest]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:42:54 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Atif AslamVelo Sound Station is coming back with its third season. This announcement arrived with a high-production trailer to set the tone. It demands our undivided attention and most likely put the biggest music show in Pakistan, Coke Studio, on notice.The cinematic trailer should also put the...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[And the nominees are…]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1303276-and-the-nominees-are]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Apr 2025 03:20:12 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[VIEWER&rsquo;S CHOICE CATEGORIESMUSICMost Streamed Song of the Year&lsquo;Lesson&rsquo; &mdash; Abdullah Khan&lsquo;Shikayat&rsquo; &mdash; Aur&lsquo;Tera Mera Hai Pyar&rsquo; &mdash; Ahmed Jahanzeb&lsquo;Tu Hai Kahan&rsquo; &mdash; Aur&lsquo;Wishes&rsquo; &mdash; Hasan Raheem, Umair,...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Comfort Shows in Chaotic Times]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1305671-comfort-shows-in-chaotic-times]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Apr 2025 05:05:17 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[The shows we binge today tend to be postmortems of the human condition, analysing every morally grey area, every unspoken trauma, every crack in the veneer of civilization. True crime documentaries unfold like hushed confessions encouraging us to sit with unease as if it were a familiar friend....]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[In conversation with Hassan Sheheryar Yasin (HSY)]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1308134-in-conversation-with-hassan-sheheryar-yasin-hsy]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 04 May 2025 05:44:40 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Instep: You contributed to Hulu&rsquo;s Deli Boys by designing costumes for the comedy series. Could you tell us how that opportunity came about and what the experience was like working on a project that aimed for cultural authenticity?Hassan Sheheryar Yasin : Being asked to design clothes for a...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1310498-sweet-dreams-are-made-of-this]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 11 May 2025 05:45:05 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Guts and gloryExpectations for the third season of Velo Sound Station were sky-high. We expected this show to be different, primarily because it launched as the antithesis to Coke Studio&mdash;and every other branded or indie music platform.If the past two seasons promised anything, it was simply...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cannes 2025: Art, Influence and a Changing World]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1312720-cannes-2025-art-influence-and-a-changing-world]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 18 May 2025 05:23:17 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Tom CruiseThe annual Cannes Film Festival, now celebrating its 78th edition, has arrived. It is as much about cinema as it is about fashion. From major studio releases to indie productions seeking distribution, Cannes&mdash;set against the picture-perfect backdrop of the French Riviera&mdash;is a...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cannes Film Festival  concludes on a high ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1315134-cannes-film-festival-concludes-on-a-high]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 25 May 2025 05:46:13 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[The 78th Cannes Film Festival came to a close amid shining sunsets on the famed Croisette as the final credits rolled, after a wild show of ambition, bravery, and metamorphoses in the cinema.The festival this year reaffirmed that this is not an arena for film premieres; it is a place for the birth...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[So Long, London]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1317407-so-long-london]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:12:31 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[At an East London promotional event for their upcoming film, Love Guru last week, actors Humayun Saeed and Mahira Khan were welcomed not only with excitement but also chaos &mdash; causing new anxiety regarding celebrity security, gender boundaries, and the responsibilities of organisers towards...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Faisal Kapadia Unloaded]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1321448-faisal-kapadia-unloaded]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 15 Jun 2025 04:12:25 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[&lsquo;Common Sense Protects Us&rsquo;Faisal Kapadia, formerly a member of the iconic music group Strings, is a smart man. He is not entrenched by the view that music is dead. It is an opinion held by many artists who are middle-aged and no longer as successful as they used to be. Across different...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[The sun always shines on TV]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1323697-the-sun-always-shines-on-tv]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Jun 2025 05:34:24 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Patience Who doesn&rsquo;t love a twisty detective show? Enter Patience, a light-hearted procedural-meets-prestige drama that focuses on DI  Bea Metcalf  and Patience Evans , a neurodivergent archivist whose skill at spotting patterns makes her invaluable&mdash;even if the work challenges her in...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Deemak: The Underdog  Film You Shouldn't Miss ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1325363-deemak-the-underdog-film-you-shouldn-t-miss]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 29 Jun 2025 04:47:49 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[&ldquo;A single creak in the night&mdash;only then do we realise how deep family secrets can burrow.&rdquo;Horror at its best thrives within the fine line between what it presents and what it leaves implicit. Deemak&mdash;a psychological thriller through impressive performances and a director...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Director Rafay Rashdi Takes Pakistani Horror to New Heights with Deemak]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1326724-director-rafay-rashdi-takes-pakistani-horror-to-new-heights-with-deemak]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:04:50 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Rafay Rashdi is recognised for his innovative work in film and television, where he seamlessly weaves diverse narratives while keeping audiences engaged. His ability to combine substance with style has helped him carve out a distinctive space in Pakistan&rsquo;s expansive media landscape.He holds...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Syed Murad Ali talks about producing Deemak]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1328102-syed-murad-ali-talks-about-producing-deemak-in-an-exclusive-instep-interview-syed-murad-ali-shares-his-daring-vision-for-horror-cinema-in-pakistan-taking-creative-risks-promotional-challenges-and-cultural-ambitions-that-fuelled-deemak-s-remarkable-su]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Jul 2025 05:10:07 +0500]]></pubDate>
            <guid><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1328102-syed-murad-ali-talks-about-producing-deemak-in-an-exclusive-instep-interview-syed-murad-ali-shares-his-daring-vision-for-horror-cinema-in-pakistan-taking-creative-risks-promotional-challenges-and-cultural-ambitions-that-fuelled-deemak-s-remarkable-su]]></guid>
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                				<![CDATA[Syed Murad Ali is making remarkable strides in entertainment as the visionary producer behind the acclaimed Pakistani horror film, Deemak. It is currently entertaining audiences in bustling cinemas. Deemak is also being screened at prestigious venues, includingthe Shanghai Cooperation...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[In conversation with Yasir Hussain]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1329603-in-conversation-with-yasir-hussain]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Jul 2025 06:05:00 +0500]]></pubDate>
            <guid><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1329603-in-conversation-with-yasir-hussain]]></guid>
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                				<![CDATA[Yasir Hussain returned to theatre with Monkey Business, a play where he showed his comedic acting to a live audience. He wrote and directed the play which is heading to Faisalabad after running in multiple cities.The year 2025 kicked off on a high note for the multi-talented Yasir Hussain,...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[In Her Element: Deepak & Fahad Reimagine the Everyday Woman]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1331134-in-her-element-deepak-fahad-reimagine-the-everyday-woman]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Jul 2025 04:06:29 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[When Deepak & Fahad first entered the fas-hion landscape, they didn&rsquo;t arrive quietly. They came with intention &mdash; and a clear sense of aesthetic that instantly set their menswear apart.Structured and experimental &mdash; and  always aware of the intersection between traditional South...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Life in Frames: Nadeem Baig on Karachi and the Golden Age of Cinema]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1332801-a-life-in-frames-nadeem-baig-on-karachi-and-the-golden-age-of-cinema]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:55:27 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                                    <![CDATA[<img src="https://www.thenews.com.pk/assets/uploads/magazine/2025-08-03/l_1332801_040015_updates.jpg"/>]]>
                				<![CDATA[The magic of Nadeem Baig, Pakistan&rsquo;s most successful film icon,remains undiminished even after decades in the industry. His illustrious career is marked by a series of unforgettable, record-breaking films. The phrase &ldquo;He came, he saw, he conquered&rdquo; perfectly captures his journey....]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Surfin' United States of America with hybrid-folk rock music]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1334537-surfin-united-states-of-america-with-hybrid-folk-rock-music]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 10 Aug 2025 04:47:57 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[&ldquo;It's been a whiriwind," says Sparlay Rawail of Khumariyaan, speaking from lebanon, New Hampshire, in the middle of what he describes as a transformative journey across the united States. &ldquo;In 2014, we had the opportunity to take part in a programme called Center Stage,&rdquo; he...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[What's making news ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1336441-what-s-making-news]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 17 Aug 2025 05:51:15 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Geo TV to air Pakistan Idol 2.0 ahead of other TV channels and streaming platformsIn a significant development for Pakistan&rsquo;s entertainment industry, Pakistan Idol is making its long-awaited return through a high-profile partnership between MHL Global and Fremantle, the powerhouse behind the...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Many Rhythms of  Khumariyaan]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1338733-the-many-rhythms-of-khumariyaan]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 Aug 2025 04:38:42 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Khumariyaan comprises Farhan Bogra, Sparlay Rawail, Aamer Shafiq, Shiraz Khan and Obaid Khan. After being an instrumental group for over a decade, The group added Obaid Khan as a vocalist to expand and preserve not only "Pashtun instruments" but present and preserve "languages of our...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ali Sethi drops his debut album, Love Language]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1340273-ali-sethi-drops-his-debut-album-love-language]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 Aug 2025 05:10:22 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Ali Sethi challenging traditional gender normsBeyond expected soundSome albums are meant to simply be heard; other albums demand your physical foray into their space. Released on August 1, Ali Sethi&rsquo;s Love Language demands the latter. From the very first note, the album refuses to concede to...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Bilal Maqsood's beautiful universe of music, storytelling and endearing puppets]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/1341664-bilal-maqsoods-beautiful-universe-of-music-storytelling-and-endearing-puppets]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 06 Sep 2025 02:52:57 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Bilal Maqsood&rsquo;s name carries a resonance that spans decades, a voice that has shaped the soundscape of Pakistan&rsquo;s pop-rock history through the pioneering band, Strings. After thirty three years in pop music, which included 6 albums, several singles, cross-border collab-orations, and 4...]]>
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