The author is a culture critic based in Lahore
The controversy surrounding this year’s Eurovision Song Contest shows how culture can’t be separated from politics
Questions of cultural legacy have resurfaced as Lahore’s Open Air Theatre once again changes hands
The relationship between human creativity and technology is entering a complex phase
The muted response to Asha Bhosle’s passing reveals how culture is quietly constrained
Raza Kazim moved across politics, philosophy and art with rare intellectual ease
Asha Bhosle reinvented the sound of Indian cinema across generations
The Gulf has quietly opened new pathways for Pakistani artists to reach global markets
Imtiaz Ali Taj is often described as a person who altered the direction of modern Urdu theatre
With the passage of time, the ritual of Eid film-going has changed beyond recognition
In every crisis, the old story is told again
The arrival of Eid and Nowruz reminds communities of the enduring power of culture and hope
Can Pakistan cinema be revived through official initiatives?
A ban on musical performances in KP’s educational institutions reignites debate regarding the place of culture in modern education
The holy month reveals a complex choreography of piety and commerce
On a recent visit to Pakistan, the filmmaker reflected on why confronting uncomfortable truths still carries a cost
Faiz’s afterlife reveals how culture continues to negotiate space in Pakistan
Why a BBC correspondent’s unsparing view of India resonated so powerfully in Pakistan
A composer’s travels tell a bigger story about culture and what is being lost
As awards season reaches its climax, cinema once again finds itself entangled in questions of power and politics
