A major drawing show in Lahore revisits the medium as both method and meaning
The Gulf has quietly opened new pathways for Pakistani artists to reach global markets
Are pop-up shows reshaping how Lahore experiences art
Iran’s use of asymmetric warfare —cheap drones, cluster warheads and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz — helped it successfully resist US-Israeli conventional dominance
The divide between idea and form has long shaped how art has been understood
Imtiaz Ali Taj is often described as a person who altered the direction of modern Urdu theatre
Control over the Strait of Hormuz is central to Iran’s strategy; the recent Houthi involvement has strengthened Tehran’s asymmetric defence
Across centuries, artists have continued to return to the night as a space of imagination
With the passage of time, the ritual of Eid film-going has changed beyond recognition
Pakistan has taken centre-stage in a diplomatic push to end the US-Iran hostilities
