With a reduction in its budget for the upcoming fiscal, the Walled City of Lahore Authority fears it lacks funding needed for ongoing restoration efforts
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/economic-crunch-bites-lahores-walled-city/
Author Nilofer Qazi’s tour through the cuisines of Pakistan’s largest province is a love letter to its people and customs
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/gastronomical-adventures-through-balochistan/
The latest entry to the MCU offers compelling insight into South Asian and Muslim cultures but at-times stumbles to overcome stereotypes
Saim Sadiq’s debut feature had earlier gotten a standing ovation during its screening at the film festival
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/pakistani-film-joyland-wins-jury-prize-at-cannes/
The two-day event will feature 10 sessions spread over April 29-30, allowing the public to discover new books and authors from the comfort of their homes
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/llf-hosts-all-digital-mini-festival-this-weekend/
The embrace of Data Sahib by a majority of Pakistan’s Islamic schools of thought has cemented Ali Hujwiri Ganj Baksh’s as a national icon
Aftab’s song ‘Mohabbat’ takes trophy in Best Global Performance category
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/arooj-aftab-becomes-first-pakistani-to-win-grammy-award/
The 10th edition of the Lahore Literary Festival featured panels covering global politics, South Asian history, activism and more
Most popularly known for ‘Meatless Days’ and ‘Boys Will be Boys,’ Goodyear was professor emeritus of English at Yale University
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/acclaimed-author-sara-suleri-goodyear-dies-aged-68/
The 2022 edition of the Lahore Literary Festival will kick off on March 18 and conclude on March 20
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/llf-returns-to-alhamra-for-10th-annual-event/
How Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s reformist ‘Tehzibul Akhlaq’ set off a culture war on Islamic traditions in pre-Partition India
Twenty20 cricket tournament sees Lahore squad win its first victory in seven years
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/lahore-qalandars-defeat-multan-sultans-to-win-psl7/
A compilation of author Ammar Ali Qureshi’s essays and reviews covers a gamut of the issues concerning Pakistan
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/a-rare-trove-of-political-insights/
Outstanding films in 10 categories recognized for attempts to raise awareness, inspire action on environmental and sustainability issues
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/10th-annual-global-sustainability-film-awards-announced/
A history of the ups and downs of Government College University, as told by a former student-turned-teacher
F.S. Aijazuddin’s ‘Studies in Majesty’ compiles invaluable insight on the life and works of European painter August Schoefft
A new book of essays edited by parliamentarian Sherry Rehman offers insight into the past, present and future of the country’s women’s rights movement
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/women-vs-misogyny-in-pakistan/
In his latest book, author F.S. Aijazuddin has compiled a valuable collection of the British Raj’s views of the lands that now form Pakistan
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/stranger-in-a-strange-land-2/
The Iranian icon advocated progressivism despite opposition from the forces of the shah and the clergy
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/the-charisma-of-ali-shariati/
Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar, who led the Khilafat Movement, backed agitational politics and was often at odds with his contemporaries
With the renovation of his tomb, the ‘Father of Lahore’ is finally being accorded just reverence for his role in developing the Punjab capital
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/honoring-sir-ganga-rams-contributions-to-pakistan/
An expert in Islamic law, the Bengali scholar paved the way for the political training of Muslims in India
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/syed-ameer-ali-the-unknown-scholar/
The state of Pakistan and its inhabitants owe a debt of gratitude to Aga Khan III for his contributions to its development
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/aga-khan-and-the-pakistan-movement/
Band’s official page announces passing but does not specify cause of death of the drummer and singer
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/overloads-farhad-humayun-dies-aged-42/
Despite being instrumental in the creation of Pakistan, the founder of Aligarh University is seldom remembered in our nationalist pantheon
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/sir-syed-a-great-man-ignored/