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Sarwat Ali
Sarwat Ali

The author is a culture critic based in Lahore

  • As the lamps flicker

    As the lamps flicker

    The once-glorious Mela Chiraghan remains an echo of Shah Hussain’s legacy

  • Curtains and censorship

    Curtains and censorship

    The persistent clampdown on live theatre reflects a deep discomfort with public expression

  • Among giants

    Among giants

    Reflecting on the spirit, resilience and legacy of IA Rehman

  • A filmmaker under arrest

    A filmmaker under arrest

    How truth-telling became dangerous in the West Bank

  • Of spring and sovereignty

    Of spring and sovereignty

    Nauroz stands as a testament to how cultural legacies fade when languages disappear

  • The tourism paradox

    The tourism paradox

    Why Pakistan’s tourism sector keeps reinventing the wheel – and getting nowhere

  • Rise of faith-based marketing

    Rise of faith-based marketing

    An increasing overlap between spirituality and commerce has been observed

  • A life of song and struggle

    A life of song and struggle

    Pathaney Khan’s voice resonated through generations, leaving an indelible mark on the folk music tradition

  • The rhythm of devotion

    The rhythm of devotion

    Music, trance and the enduring legacy of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar

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