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A Journey Beyond the physical world

By Mateen Ansari • Aug 17th, 2008 • Category: Entertainment

A property developer turned director Ayesha khan has decided to take us on a journey beyond the physical world. Unhappy with the way Islam is depicted in the western media, she decided to take matters into her own hand and talk about SUFISM.
Based in Lahore KASHF revolves around two cousins, Armaghan and Ali. Armaghan is […]



Pakistan cricket team aur Bharam …………

By Mateen Ansari • Jul 5th, 2008 • Category: Entertainment

Pakistan and cricket go hand and hand, for the longest time cricket has been the nations first love but slowly and gradually people have started loosing interest. One cannnot associate the same kind of passion and determination that was once associated with the fans of Pakistani cricket . Most of them aren’t willing to […]



Saad Haroon- An artist with a social motive.

By Mateen Ansari • Jun 19th, 2008 • Category: Entertainment

9/11 no doubt changed the lives of many, and for the elite educated class in Pakistan it was a blessing in disguise. It was in the aftermath of this tragic event that Saad Haroon who had recently came back home from NY, realized the need to make people laugh.
His curiosity for improvisational theater brought about […]



Aaishah Akram- a pillar of strenght

By Mateen Ansari • Jun 18th, 2008 • Category: Entertainment

Coming from a humble background Aaishah Akram has certainly started craving her way in the industry. She describes herself as very sensitive individual and as someone who can easily and eagerly express herself through various means of art . ‘I am used to expressing myself through painting, dancing, sketching, writing and composing. And it all […]



We present to you the new Ms. Pakistan World : Natasha Paracha

By Mateen Ansari • Jun 16th, 2008 • Category: Entertainment

On May 26th Natasha Paracha was crowned the 6th Miss Pakistan world. The event brought young Pakistani women from around the world to compete for what could be considered the most controversial crown in the pageant world. The event focuses on beauty, talent and cultural strength while allowing these young women to feel a part […]