LAHORE: The exports of hand-knotted carpets are on the decline due to the dearth of skilled workforce, expensive raw materials and higher cost of doing business. The indifferent attitude of successive governments had also played a key role in the downfall of the carpet industry, which was once vibrant and attracted buyers from across the … Read more
It was after a hiatus of two years that the cinema hall was packed with intellectuals, producers and writers. People usually go to the movie theatre for two reasons: they might be the director’s friend or when they’re looking to have a good time consuming the entertainment it has to offer. But, this time the … Read more
BEIJING: An exhibition of Pakistani carpet art collection and Chinese photography works kicked off in Shanghai to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The cultural exchange art exhibition running through August 8 is titled, “Image-Making”, featuring a total of 35 exquisite Pakistani handcraft carpets, including five dating … Read more
