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			<title><![CDATA[So, you think you know: The Grammys Edition]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 16 Nov 2025 16:09:28 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[1.  Which statement best describes Adele&rsquo;s standing at the Grammys?a)            She has never won a Grammy for Album of the Yearb)            She is among a rare breed of artists who have won all four of the &ldquo;General Field&rdquo; awards c)  She has led nominations in every category...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pakistan Idol 2025: The Journey So Far: From Auditions to the Top Sixteen]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 16 Nov 2025 16:04:09 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[&lsquo;Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This / Who Am I to Disagree&rsquo;          F        rom the first audition to the Theatre Round finale, Pakistan Idol has reminded audiences that Pakistan&rsquo;s musical heart still beats as strongly as ever, giving them hope in a cynical time. Episode 12, which...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[The 2026 Grammys: Snubs, Surprises and the Stories Beneath the Shine]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:40:42 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A        s the 68th Annual Grammy Awards draw near, the music industry finds itself in its annual state of fascination, fury and fragmented celebration. The nominations, revealed on November 7th, confirmed familiar names. The ceremony, set to be held on February 1st of next year at Los...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[10 Comfort TV Shows That Still Hold Up in 2025]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:25:27 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A good television show has a strange way of providing catharsis, especially when the world outside and life in general feel overwhelming. Feel-good shows have the power to help you deal with hard days and tough times, offering a window into something that we can connect with, even if they are...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lily Allen's Unvarnished Rawness]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1356361-lily-allens-unvarnished-rawness]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:13:49 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[W        hen you first go, one of the weirdest things about AA meetings is how honest everyone is. Standing up to speak your truth, there&rsquo;s no florid language to disguise the raw, bald facts of things. Spending some time in this space of authenticity makes the normal world &ndash; a world of...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[LosAnjelesi Vibes]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1356357-losanjelesi-vibes]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:10:11 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[I        ranian pop music from the &rsquo;70s is known for its sophistication. With lyrics rich in layers and metaphors, experiments in composition, and a balanced yet developed relationship between composers, lyricists, singers, and studios, 1970s pop reached a level of success yet to be matched...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA['Dystopian future' and 'ominous inevitability': how entertainment industry sees (and welcomes) AI]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1356354-dystopian-future-and-ominous-inevitability-how-entertainment-industry-sees-and-welcomes-ai]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:03:50 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[S        everal weeks back, viewers of Pakistan television dramas looked on in awe as the now-omnipresent artificial intelligence  charged its way onto their TV screens in the most unpredictable manner.In one of the episodes of Green Entertainment&rsquo;s Pamaal, broadcast in October, audiences...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[ So, you think you know: The Drama Diaries Autumn Edition '25]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1355085-so-you-think-you-know-the-drama-diaries-autumn-edition-25]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:05:27 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[1.  Yaar Munafiq will be directed by a well-known figure famous for Suno Chanda and Alif Allah Aur Insaan. Who is he?     a) Nadeem Baig     b) Aehsun Talish     c) Siraj-ul-Haque     d) Haseeb Hassan
    

2.  Which of the following themes best defines the story of Yaar Munafiq?     a) Betrayal...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[There Is A Light That Never Goes Out]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1355082-there-is-a-light-that-never-goes-out]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:45:54 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[M        usic has always been the first language of feeling. Long before alphabets and scripts, there was rhythm. The beat of a drum or a voice in song expressed love, loss and defiance. Across centuries, it has been a way to express what words cannot. A single melody can transport you back to a...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Like the Dark When It's Light]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:57:16 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[K        ith approaches Winter 2025 with a clear shift in direction. The brand moves away from excess and focuses on meticulousness, quality and structure. The season highlights tailoring, texture and materials that work in real conditions. Each piece shows intention, built for wearability as well...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Don't You Know That You're Toxic?]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Oct 2025 18:49:44 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[&ldquo;With a taste of a poison paradiseI&rsquo;m addicted to youDon&rsquo;t you know that you&rsquo;re toxic?&rdquo;From the single &lsquo;Toxic&rsquo; by Britney Spears            I        t feels apt to quote a lyric from Spears&rsquo; 2003 hit &lsquo;Toxic&rsquo;, given how many men around her...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Colour of Resolve]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Oct 2025 18:35:02 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[R        iyadh Fashion Week 2025 marked its third and most ambitious edition with a six-day event that brought international attention and strengthened Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s name in creative industry. Organised by the Saudi Fashion Commission under the Ministry of Culture, it featured over 30...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[In conversation with Junaid Khan]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1353308-in-conversation-with-junaid-khan]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Oct 2025 17:57:47 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[F        rom fronting one of Pakistan&rsquo;s most iconic rock bands to emerging as a compelling actor and now producer, Junaid Khan has spent over two decades in the entertainment industry, evolving with quiet determination. His journey began with Call, the band that defined a generation of rock...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[So, you think you know: The Autumn 2025 Reading Edition]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1351939-so-you-think-you-know-the-autumn-2025-reading-edition]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:52:56 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[1.   Dur-e-Aziz Amna&rsquo;s A Splintering explores which of the following central themes? a)   A family saga set across multiple generations of a Karachi dynastyb)   A romance between two artists separated by warc)   The aftermath of Partition and intergenerational traumad)   A woman&rsquo;s...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy joins Oscar-qualified short film Don't Be Late, Myra]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1351937-sharmeen-obaid-chinoy-joins-oscar-qualified-short-film-dont-be-late-myra]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:49:35 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[T        wo-time Academy Award winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has joined Afia Nathaniel&rsquo;s short film Don&rsquo;t Be Late, Myra as an executive producer, strengthening the project&rsquo;s campaign for the upcoming 98th Academy Awards. The film was recently declared eligible for Oscar...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[PISAs 2025: Recognising Pakistani talent in a global landscape]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1351936-pisas-2025-recognising-pakistani-talent-in-a-global-landscape]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:47:26 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[In its third year, the Pakistan International Screen Awards  are scheduled to take place on November 22 at Dubai&rsquo;s Festival Arena. Organisers have released nominations for 22 of the 24 award categories covering film, television, fashion, music and digital content. The PISAs were created to...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Reel, the Role and the Recognition]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1351934-the-reel-the-role-and-the-recognition]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:44:20 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Mahira and Fawad&rsquo;s Neelofar Finally Gets a Release Date and First LookAfter years of waiting, it has finally happened. Actors Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan are reuniting in the upcoming film Neelofar, set to release worldwide next month. Written and directed by Ammar Rasool, the romantic drama...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Colour of Suspense]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1351692-the-colour-of-suspense]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:58:43 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[J        enny Packham&rsquo;s collection explored filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock&rsquo;s evolution from monochromatic suspense to the full drama of technicolor scheme. Packham, known for a refined approach to glamour, translated the visual language of film into contemporary eveningwear by using...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[So, you think you know: Paris Fashion Week SS26 Edition]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1350288-so-you-think-you-know-paris-fashion-week-ss26-edition]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:03:53 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[1.      Matthieu Blazy&rsquo;s debut as Chanel&rsquo;s creative director was highly anticipated. What was one of the notable features of his first collection?1.a) He abandoned tweed altogether and focused only on jersey knits1.b) He reinterpreted classic menswear by using oversized shirts from...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Chanel's New Orbit]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1350285-chanels-new-orbit]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:52:03 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A        t the Grand Palais in Paris, Matthieu Blazy presented his debut collection for the House of Chanel in a show that balanced grandeur with restraint. The space, once home to Karl Lagerfeld&rsquo;s elaborate sets, became a planetarium filled with glowing orbs. The setting echoed...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Sound, the Stage, the Story]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1350275-the-sound-the-stage-the-story]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:02:01 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Karachi Hosts the World Culture Festival 2025The Arts Council of Pakistan  is bringing together more than 800 artists for the World Culture Festival 2025, to be hosted in the city by the sea. Gathering voices, movements and colours from across the world, the event is a celebration of diversity...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[So, you think you know: GEO Drama Edition]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1348547-so-you-think-you-know-geo-drama-edition]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Oct 2025 16:48:39 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[1. Bashar Momin became one of GEO&rsquo;s most talked-about dramas, partly due to Faysal Quraishi&rsquo;s intense performance. What made the series stand out at the time?a) It was GEO&rsquo;s first drama shot entirely outside Pakistanb) It was Pakistan&rsquo;s most expensive drama at the time of...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Karachi Biennale 2027: Noor Ahmed to curate fifth edition]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1348546-karachi-biennale-2027-noor-ahmed-to-curate-fifth-edition]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Oct 2025 16:47:30 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[T        he Karachi Biennale will return in January 2027 for its fifth edition, led this time by curator Noor Ahmed. Since its launch in 2017, the Karachi Biennale has grown into Pakistan&rsquo;s largest international contemporary art event, transforming the city with exhibitions, public art...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hasan Raheem plays it safe with his collaboration with Justin Bibis]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1348545-hasan-raheem-plays-it-safe-with-his-collaboration-with-justin-bibis]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Oct 2025 16:42:24 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[E        very so often, a song arrives that does not just enter playlists but seeps into late-night silences, replayed until it becomes part of lived memory. &lsquo;Memories&rsquo; by Hasan Raheem featuring Justin Bibis tries to do just that. Released under Sony Music, the track has already...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Force From The Beginning]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1348542-the-force-from-the-beginning]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Oct 2025 16:36:13 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Taurees Habib becomes first Pakistani sound engineer to win a Grammy  and launches his solo career with &lsquo;Cannibal Cathedral&rsquo;          P        akistani-American sound engineer Taurees Habib has quietly made history, becoming the first from his field in the country and only the second...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Blue Notes of Deco]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Oct 2025 16:48:57 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A        rtistic director Peter Copping presented his second show for Lanvin with a clear reference to the 1920s, the decade when founder Jeanne Lanvin defined her design aesthetic and Art Deco reached its peak in Paris. The timing aligned with the centenary of Art Deco, marked in 2025. That same...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[So, you think you know: Television Edition]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:57:32 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[1. Law & Order: SVU is entering yet another record-breaking season this fall. Which statement about its leading actress Mariska Hargitay is correct?a) Christopher Meloni returns as a full-time cast member after a decade awayb) The new season opens with Captain Olivia Benson facing a murder charge...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Burberry's Festival Beat]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:42:46 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[D        aniel Lee  used Burberry&rsquo; Spring 2026 collection to connect music with fashion in clear, direct ways. The runway was set under a sky-patterned tent in Perks Field at Kensington Palace. The setting felt like a festival backstage. The floor showed dirt while the guests laughed and...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Soundcheck: What Struck A Chord]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:36:26 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[M        usic plays a central role in life, culture and counterculture. Research shows that listening to music reduces stress hormones, slows the heart rate and improves mood. It is a simple way to cope with everyday pressures. People turn to music when they want to manage anxiety, recover from...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[ In conversation with Damsaaz]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:04:33 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[M        usic often serves as a bridge between heri-tage and modernity. For Damsaaz, it is also a mission to safeguard an endangered language while creating sounds that resonate across cultures. Formed by young artists from Gulmit, Gojal and Hunza, Damsaaz is a music group focused on preserving...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hira Mani Enters Fashion]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:01:57 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[When celebrities launch fashion lines, the results are almost unpredictable. Some crash spectacularly while others build empires that outlive their initial fame.Hira Mani, one of Pakistani television&rsquo;s most recognisable faces, has launched Hira Mani Couture. She calls it a blend of...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Netflix's First Pakistani Original Faces Delay]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:59:46 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[A        s streaming giants race to capture diverse audiences, Pakistan finds itself at a crossroads. Netflix&rsquo;s first Pakistani original series promised to put the country on the global entertainment map, but production delays have raised questions about whether Pakistan is truly ready for...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[What caught our eye]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:37:13 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Changing Lives          I        n a world where beauty standards are more exclusionary than inclusionary, Pakistan&rsquo;s Depilex Smileagain Foundation  and L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al Pakistan, with funding from Fondation L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al, celebrated a milestone as 60 women completed a four-month...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[A mix of chaos and charm]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:01:48 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Power Shift in Television          T        The Pitt won Best Drama Series, which surprised almost everyone who assumed Sever-ance had it locked. Comedy was a different story. The Studio swept the category, breaking records with 13 trophies in a single season. Even Seth Rogen, the star and...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[In conversation with Danish Nawaz]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:58:47 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[D        anish Nawaz is a well-known actor and director, who has been achieving remarkable success since 2001. Hailing from a family with a rich theatrical background, he initially pursued engineering before discovering his true calling in the creative arts. Nawaz&rsquo;s early years in television...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fashion's Real Comeback]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:14:41 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[LAAM Fashion Week, scheduled to take place in January 2026 in Lahore will integrate technology into its DNA. The platform promises to transform the runway from an ephemeral showcase into a retail engine.          F        or years, the calendar of Pakistani fashion had sat unnervingly empty. The...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Quiet Power of Giorgio Armani]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:35:04 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[T        he fashion world is saying farewell to Giorgio Armani, who passed away at the age of 91 on September 4th. More than just a designer, Armani was a storyteller who bridged the worlds of Milan&rsquo;s ateliers and Hollywood&rsquo;s red carpets. His genius wasn&rsquo;t just in the cut of a...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Novel Edition]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:57:11 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[2. Which upcoming memoir by a legendary musician is scheduled for release at the end of September 2025?a) My Life in Musicb) Untitled: The Long-Awaited Memoirc) Dancing Through the Yearsd) The Richie Chronicles
    

3. Which upcoming book by Patricia Lockwood, releasing this September, explores...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Venice 2025: Red carpet as a stage for fashion and film]]></title>
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                				<![CDATA[F        Film festivals are often a platform to push the boundaries of fashion. It begs the question: is the star serving the story, the designer, or their own identity? This year in Venice, it felt like they were doing all three. The red carpet showcased collaborations that celebrated both the...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Bilal Maqsood's beautiful universe of music, storytelling and endearing puppets]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:36:44 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[B        ilal 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...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[So, you think you know: The New and Upcoming Releases Edition]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1340144-so-you-think-you-know-the-new-and-upcoming-releases-edition]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 Aug 2025 14:54:07 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[1. Which description best fits The Long Walk, a movie releasing in theatres in Pakistan in September 2025?a) A character-driven coming-of-age indie about a small-town football teamb) A contemplative dystopian drama about teenagers in a lethal walking contestc) A romantic comedy set on an...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ali Sethi drops his debut album, Love Language]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 Aug 2025 14:48:41 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Beyond expected sound          S        ome 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 any of the predictable...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Venice 2025: A Celebration of Global Cinema]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1339932-venice-2025-a-celebration-of-global-cinema]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:05:21 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[O        rganised by La Biennale di Venezia , the festival remains a leading cinematic event, offering a vibrant mix of creativity, global talent, and highly awaited premieres.The artistic director for this edition is Alberto Barbera, while the main competition jury president is Alexander Payne...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Women Storytellers, Singers and Sporting Icons Step into the Spotlight]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1338606-women-storytellers-singers-and-sporting-icons-step-into-the-spotlight]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:58:21 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[T        he Government of Pakistan has announced 263 civil awards for Pakistan Day, March 23, next year, recognising contributions across diverse fields. Among the recipients are Hadiqa Kiani, Fazila Kaiser Qazi, Samina Peerzada and Sana Mir selected for the Sitara-i-Imtiaz  &mdash;which is the...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Many Rhythms of Khumariyaan]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1338603-the-many-rhythms-of-khumariyaan]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:49:55 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[T        here is something magnetic about Khumariyaan . Their music, carried through the strings of the rabab, guitars and anchored by percussive beats and Pashto stories, exists in that rare space where tradition and contemporary ideas do not collide but converse. It is music that feels rooted in...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[In the picture]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:17:10 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox &#9734;&#9734;&#9734;Starring: Grace Van Patten, Giuseppe De Domenico, Francesco Aquaroli, and Sharon HorganCreated by: K.J. SteinbergThe murder of British student Meredith Kercher in 2007 has a different name unfairly associated with it, that of her former...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Thom Browne Pre-Autumn '25: Balancing Fantasy and Function]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1337769-thom-browne-pre-autumn-25-balancing-fantasy-and-function]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:41:59 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[With autumn just around the corner &mdash; although it is often hard to tell in Karachi, given the port city&rsquo;s erratic weather &mdash; let&rsquo;s take a look at Thom Browne&rsquo;s modern and structured collection. Karachiites might not be able to wear it just yet, but for those travelling...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[So, you think you know: How Soon Is Now Edition]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1336054-so-you-think-you-know-how-soon-is-now-edition]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 17 Aug 2025 17:01:34 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[1. What best describes the central conflict in Materialists, which was released on August 13?a) A matchmaker who finds her own perfect match by cosying up with a billionaire.b) A cynical matchmaker who is torn between her meticulously curated love life and her messy ex.c) A dating-app entrepreneur...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hermès Men's Spring/Summer 2026: Lightness in the City]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/1336048-herms-mens-springsummer-2026-lightness-in-the-city]]></link>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:44:32 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[P        aris glimmered in the sort of heat that brings everything down to a silence. Within the Place d&rsquo;I&eacute;na, Herm&egrave;s provided a little mercy &mdash; cool flannels upon arrival  to guests as a refreshing gesture, especially in hot weather &mdash; I could use one right about...]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[What's making news]]></title>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:38:09 +0500]]></pubDate>
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                				<![CDATA[Geo TV to air Pakistan Idol 2.0 ahead of other TV channels and streaming platforms          I        n 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...]]>
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