The author is a culture critic based in Lahore
Remembring Asma Jahangir on her death anniversary
As fear and regulation took hold, Basant faded into obscurity
Remembering Zulfiqar Ali Attre, a master of melody
Can restoring Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor’s homes rebuild India-Pakistan ties?
The cinematic legacy of Shyam Benegal bridges cultural divides between India and Pakistan
Intro: Whenever the arts begin to evolve creatively, they face resistance
The cultural legacy of Noor Jehan’s migration to Pakistan
Zakir Hussain, Lahore and the global tabla renaissance
Ustad Daman wrote without fear, despite frequently facing harsh consequences
Roshan Ara Begum and the eternal voice of kheyal
Exploring the intricate interplay between cultural expression and rising extremism in Pakistan
His was a journey defined by commitment to liberal democracy and cultural integrity
How Faiz and Iqbal helped create – and change – the sound of a nation’s voice
How the creative potential of a whole generation was lost while fighting battles for survival
Tafoo has a permanent place in the hearts of millions of admirers all over the world, particularly in the subcontinent
Why optimism about normalisation of Pakistan-India relations is important
Cultural ties to the east are taboo but what about the north and the west?
The Indian foreign minister’s visit to Pakistan to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meetings raises fond hopes
Artists have frequently chosen to ally with military power and serve its objectives
A five-week world festival in Karachi raises hopes of cultural revival in the country
