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Asfar Hussain on the Smog City Sessions

Asfar Hussain from Bayaan sings ‘Nahin Milta’ on the Smog City Sessions

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Mosiki Transmissions Episode 2

Nine months of the PTI Government: Mosiki Transmissions

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Periods don’t have to be dinner table conversation, just make sanitary pads cheap and accessible

I don’t care if Pakistanis love putting pads in a brown bag. If it increases access it’s a price I’m happy to pay. Read More

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Review: Laal Kabootar is another strong addition to Pakistani alternative cinema

Although the film occasionally faces some narrative hiccups, the overall atmosphere and tone of the film make it a resounding success. Read More

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Zulfi belts out his anthem ‘Dil Phaenk’ on The Smog City Sessions

Modern day Lahori poet/musician Zulfi sings a song about the time he... Read More

Asfar Hussain on the Smog City Sessions

Asfar Hussain from Bayaan sings ‘Nahin Milta’ on the Smog City Sessions

Watch episode 5 of the Smog City Sessions

Mosiki Transmissions Episode 2

Nine months of the PTI Government: Mosiki Transmissions

Listen to our second transmisson

The Brown Paper Bag

Periods don’t have to be dinner table conversation, just make sanitary pads cheap and accessible

I don’t care if Pakistanis love putting pads in a brown bag. If it increases access it’s a price I’m happy to pay.

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Asfar Hussain on the Smog City Sessions

Asfar Hussain from Bayaan sings ‘Nahin Milta’ on the Smog City Sessions

Watch episode 5 of the Smog City Sessions Read More

Mosiki Transmissions Episode 2

Nine months of the PTI Government: Mosiki Transmissions

Listen to our second transmisson Read More

The Brown Paper Bag

Periods don’t have to be dinner table conversation, just make sanitary pads cheap and accessible

I don’t care if Pakistanis love putting pads in a brown bag. If it increases access it’s a price I’m happy to pay. Read More

4

Laal Kabootar poster

Review: Laal Kabootar is another strong addition to Pakistani alternative cinema

Although the film occasionally faces some narrative hiccups, the overall atmosphere and tone of the film make it a resounding success. Read More

Zulfi - DIl Phaenk

Zulfi belts out his anthem ‘Dil Phaenk’ on The Smog City Sessions

Modern day Lahori poet/musician Zulfi sings a song about the time he... Read More

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Natasha Humera Ejaz performs ‘Here To Stay’ on the Smog City Sessions

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Umer Khan sings his beautiful song ‘Sheherzade’ for The Smog City Sessions

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