Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Siren Song – Understanding Pakistan Through Its Women Singers

Siren Song

On the eve of Women’s Day, reading about the women singers seemed like a good idea; until I opened Fawzia Afzal-Khan’s Siren Song – Understanding Pakistan Through Its Women Singers. The book that looked like a perfect read for the occasion ended up as a disappointment, for the writer discussed Pakistan’s history more than the female singers and … Read more

SHC seeks reply from Zohaib Hasan in damages suit filed by Nazia Hassan’s widower

SHC Bars Cantonment Boards Across Sindh From Charging Parking Fees

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Tuesday issued notice to Zohaib Hassan on damages claim filed by Mirza Ishtiaq Baig, widower of Pakistan’s pop music sensation Nazia Hassan. Baig had approached the court to claim damages of Rs1 billion from his brother-in-law Zohaib for making ‘false and defamatory statements against him regarding the death of … Read more