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At the ready and alert: On duty even on Eid
ISLAMABAD: As the last wave of shoppers swarms markets, police personnel across the capital city brace themselves for duty with little festivity to look forward to. This Ramazan, constable Mohammad...
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Traffic gridlock: On Eid, commuters crowded out by picnickers on Murree Road
ISLAMABAD: During public holidays, commuters using the stretch of Murree Road leading to-and-from Azad Jammu and Kashmir as part of their routine lives get caught up for hours in a massive gridlock...
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Drenched festivities: Rain hampers Independence Day celebrations
ISLAMABAD: Intermittent rain dampened spirits of patriotism in Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Independence Day as most people decided to celebrate the national holiday indoors. The capital’s roads did...
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World Humanitarian Day: A safe school, a safer home
ISLAMABAD: “I want these boys to dream, to be motivated and become good men,” says Sonia Shahid, 52, with the content smile of a proud mother tugging at her mouth. Her face lights up even more as she...
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From kaftaans to kimonos, Indonesian designer believes in conservative fashion
ISLAMABAD: Draped in silk kaaftans with their hair rolled up in turbans, models at Journey Through Colours — a fashion show featuring fashion designer Itang Yunasz’s latest collection — were all...
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Rich tribute: Ghulam Haider’s compositions commemorated at PNCA
ISLAMABAD: Master Ghulam Haider was a legend in his own right. His passion for music led him to abandon a career in dentistry to compose music for dozens of films in the Indian Subcontinent. He...
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Siasat@8pm — the talk show comes to theatre
ISLAMABAD: There was never a better time to ridicule political talk shows that seem to have invaded the prime time news on local television channels. While it is election season and the country is...
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Not-as-lively: ‘People seem to have given up’
ISLAMABAD: Political parties and candidates failed to mobilise voters in the federal capital on Thursday as the city held a by-election for the first time ever. According to unofficial estimates,...
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Australia Education Expo: Over a dozen major state varsities set up stalls...
ISLAMABAD: The second day of the two-day Australia Education Expo at Serena Hotel on Thursday presented the twin cities’ students with an opportunity to discuss and explore their future higher...
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A dying art: ‘We have no regard for our heritage’
ISLAMABAD: Piles of wooden columns, once an exquisite feature in traditional houses across Pakistan, lie clustered in a dusty backyard of a handicrafts shop in Islamabad. With diminishing interest...
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Instrumental Ecstasy concert: A retreat into the rhythms of Sindhi classical...
ISLAMABAD: Classical music concerts have gained a silent following in the capital. There is something mildly exotic and oddly refreshing about them. Similarly, the eighth concert in the Instrumental...
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Economic empowerment: Women overcoming various barriers to make their mark
ISLAMABAD: Before Maria leaves for work, she prepares a meal, puts on a child-friendly television channel and hugs her seven-year-old son. She then locks him inside the small rented quarter where...
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Sakura’s new chef brings 24 years of experience to the capital
ISLAMABAD: Juggling his knives in the air and playing tricks with freshly chopped ingredients at Sakura in Marriott Hotel, Chef Johny C Lipata promises to meet the requirements of his customers. To...
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'Education Caravan': Road that should be more well-treaded
ISLAMABAD: Last week, a fleet of well-decorated minibuses veered through the dusty Grand Trunk Road, with a firm resolve to make a lasting impact upon the land and its people: ‘Education for all’....
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Surma: Can’t you see how bad it is?
The lashings of surma parents apply to their infant’s eyes could lead to anaemia, growth retardation and even kidney problems. Many people think surma or kohl is made of one of antimony’s minerals,...
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Centenary celebration: Italians cherish their presence in the Karakoram range
ISLAMABAD: Marking a century of Italian presence in the Karakoram, The Italian Embassy inaugurated a series of events with the opening of a photo exhibition and a documentary screening on Monday. The...
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Honourable struggle: A safe place under duress
ISLAMABAD: The story of Master Mohammad Ayub’s evening school is not a new one. The capital rings with appreciation for almost three decades old institution that has provided, and continues to...
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Photo exhibition: Jinnah’s death anniversary marked at Heritage Museum
ISLAMABAD: Malaika quietly peered at a life-sized portrait of Jinnah. “I find the pictures to be very informative, especially since I only moved here from the US two years ago. The little details in...
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Burning Brownie: From small stall to bakery
ISLAMABAD: From a small rack at local gas stations to a full-fledged bakery, 25-year-old Ammar Mumtaz has taken Burning Brownie to the next level by opening a café that promises to offer more...
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Changing weather: Rain, hailstorm disrupts routine life in twin cities
RAWALPINDI: Heavy rains on Sunday morning lashed parts of the twin cities for over three hours, disrupting normal life and submerging low-lying areas. The situation in Rawalpindi quickly worsened as...
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