CITY PULSE

By Our Correspondent
August 27, 2024
An aerial view of Karachi city. — AFP/File
An aerial view of Karachi city. — AFP/File

All That Glitters Is Not Home

The Canvas Gallery is hosting an art exhibition featuring works by Masuma Halai Khwaja. Titled ‘All That Glitters Is Not Home’, the show will run until August 29. Contact 021-35861523 for more information.

Performing Arts & Political Crafts

The National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) is hosting a talk by Napa board member, former federal minister, celebrated author and media icon Senator (retd) Javed Jabbar. Titled ‘Performing Arts & Political Crafts — A Symbiosis: Pakistan’s Origins, Present, Future?’, the event will be held at 7:15pm on August 29 at Napa’s Zia Mohyeddin Theatre. Contact 0300-9211646 for more information.

Two plays by Bee Gul

The Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP), Karachi, is hosting ‘Badal Gaye Ho’ and ‘15 Minute Aur’, two plays written by Bee Gul, and directed by Khalid Ahmad and Fawad Khan respectively. Starring Ahmad, Khan and Kaif Ghaznavi, the plays will be held at 8pm from August 30 to September 1 at the ACP’s Auditorium 1. Contact 0300-0802391 for more information.

Kamra-e-Afsana

The National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) is hosting Syed Qasim Shah’s adaptation of Manto’s ‘Khol Do’ and ‘Inqilab Pasand’. Titled ‘Kamra-e-Afsana’, the play will be held at 8pm from September 11 to September 15 at Napa’s Zia Mohyeddin Theatre. Contact 0315-4560220 for more information.