The author is a culture critic based in Lahore
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
Marketed sound is being manipulated in so many ways that the natural sound appears to be naïve and simple in comparison
Defence Day launches this year may not have become instant hits. The artists can take heart from the fact that this may not be the final judgment
