Against a fashion calendar defined by noise and repetition, LFW Presents makes a deliberate opening move. Its first showcase signals ambition that extends beyond the runway.
In losing actors Eric Dane and James Van Der Beek, television lost two men who made feelings feel less embarrassing.
Bilal Maqsood on talent, infrastructure, Pakistan Idol and the realities of building a music career
Pakistani television has entered a new cycle and it is doing so with full-volume background music and zero chill. Romance is thriving, mystery is simmering and emotional reckoning remains the nation’s favourite sport. From buzzy “coming soon” teasers to serials already fuelling group chats, these dramas are shaping 2026’s TV chatter. Think you are keeping up? Let’s find out.
From a Valentine’s Day premiere in Berlin to a milestone announcement in Karachi, here’s what you need to know about the very best of Pakistan’s cultural moments.
Karachi’s theatre scene is alive with energy and reflection this season. From a heartfelt tribute to Zia Mohyeddin’s indelible legacy to innovative Shakespeare adaptations and multi-genre productions at the Awami Theatre Festival, the city’s stages are striking a delicate balance between experimentation and crowd-pleasing entertainment.
Actor Hira Tareen talks about why she lauched HIRU, a conscious beauty label as well as her reasons for playing complicated female characters across television dramas and films.
For three days, Lahore looked up again. And in doing so, it confronted its past, its politics and its appetite for joy.
With 2026 shaping up to be a strong year for Pakistani writing, new novels are emerging and engaging with history, language, power, memory and intimacy in powerful fashion. From literary heavyweights returning with major releases to genre-driven fiction that interrogates culture and ownership, these books are already finding their way onto must-read lists. Think you are keeping up with the latest wave of Pakistani fiction? Let’s find out.
As Pakistan Idol moved into Episodes 31 and 32, you could feel the shift straight away. Strong vocals were no longer enough. The show wanted meaning. It wanted awareness.
