Category: Entertainment
25th July was a big day in Pakistan’s history. General elections were held and the whole country was under their spell. The Pakistani media covered the entire polling process and the results, which continued for ...
During Eid-ul-Fitr 2018, Pakistani movies saw a boost in sales and a positive feedback from the public. This time around again on Eid-ul-Azha the cinema is gearing for big budget movies. Not only these movies ...
Mid-summer brings the anticipation of 14th August and Coke Studio. Over the years Coke Studio had been expanding its platform to be more diverse. Past few years have been a hit and miss with the ...
Journalist Sanam Maher was always intrigued by the sensation that was Qandeel Baloch, but when the news of Baloch’s death rang across the country, Maher found herself with more questions than answers. This prompted her ...
I don’t know whats in those eyes A blue ocean or the starry skies Working the magic they always do Could they be so beautiful, I never knew. I don’t know whats in that head ...
For the past 36 hours we’ve all had a front row seat to Lahore’s weather – either in person or on social media. Everybody knows it’s been raining cats and dogs and that Lahore is ...
The film Sanju, based on Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt’s tumultuous life, has broken box office records this opening weekend, earning a total of about 120 crores. Sanju is being lauded for its intense and well-structured drama, ...
As a teacher you may be employed in one institution for more than a decade, well-settled in your comfort zone, however; if you’re a new teacher, you’re in for treat. A lot of things happen ...
Here we have an eclectic duo, the ‘Biryani Brothers’, Natasha Noorani and Zahra Paracha: not just brilliant, unique artists, but also the founders of Lahore Music Meet (LMM), a festival designed to make, think, talk, ...
Lahore and Karachi: according to the residents of each, theirs is the city that offers the best metropolitan experience possible. It’s an age-old rivalry, and we all know how it works. Both try to one-up ...
This time around the FIFA World Cup promises to be a bigger deal than ever before. With a total of 32 determined teams battling it out, more than 3.2 million watchers around the world, and ...
Although the Eid mania has died down, the wedding season is upon us, which means we are once again at the mercy of our tailors. This brings us to an important consideration… how do we ...
While Football is a game for some, it is no less than a religion for die hard fans. The fever of this game is inescapable, especially during the Fifa World Cup. In Pakistan, it is ...
Eid is a festival even the hardest of cynics will probably want to come out and celebrate. Not just because of the sanctity of tradition, but because there are so many different things happening on ...
Summertime is all about recuperation and unwinding from the year-long stress of work and studies. So if you want to kick back and make the most of this summer we have the perfect summer movie ...
British Pakistani, Kamila Shamsie has been named the winner of this year’s Women’s Prize for Fiction. Her book ‘Home Fire’ is loosely centered around the theme of the Greek tragedy ‘Antigone’ written by Sophocles. It ...
Veere di Wedding the first big desi film with all female lead cast was one of the most anticipated movies of 2018. But the decision of Pakistani censor board to ban the movie due to ...
One of the most anticipated summer films this year is the female stars studded Veere Di Wedding. So much to the dismay of the Pakistani population, the media just banned its release in Pakistan, citing ...
This May marks the 14th anniversary of when the final episode of our favorite Friends aired on television. To commemorate we decided to make a list of 9 of our absolutely timeless and favored moments ...
How it all Started We live in a time where Pakistan struggles hard, to keep up with its image projected by social and television media. If it isn’t our politics, it is our entertainment industry. ...
Summer is a lot about catching up with things that were ignored throughout the year. Whether this is traveling with friends or family or just merely sleeping through the day – the 50 days of ...
Hamza, cricket fan and we’re assuming amateur player as well, sent a video of a street cricket match being played to the ICC asking it to confirm whether the batsman was out or not out. ...
When Pakistanis found out that their very own superstar, Mahira Khan, would be attending the infamous Cannes Film Festival – no one knew how to handle their excitement. Over time, Mahira Khan has become a ...
Mother’s Day took an ugly turn on Sunday afternoon when a young boy Samir, 16 years of age, returned home to his waiting mother sans gift… This is what the mother had to say when ...
The diversely talented Indian actress Priyanka Chopra is now being cited by fans as the actress who should play Marvel’s brand-new upcoming female lead, Kamala Khan. Kamala Khan is a character inspired by Captain Marvel ...
Today is all about celebrating motherhood and all that mothers do for us. They are an unwavering pillar of support, often our best friends and most importantly – they are irreplaceable. In 2018, women have ...
You read that right… a pandemonium broke out at the Senate Committee meeting in Islamabad a couple days ago as politicians threw policy aside to focus on rolling their joints accurately instead. In a strange and ...
Being born in the ‘90s meant you were a part of a whole culture in itself. Lives weren’t dominated by gadgets and playthings – passing time required actual thought and creativity. Without a phone in ...
Marvel’s much-awaited “Avengers: Infinity War” has been a hot topic of discussion amongst fans online for months before it even came out. The unanimous opinion given out by everyone who walked out of the theatre ...
In a refreshing step forward from holding mainstream sports series, Pakistan starting tomorrow is set to host the first Super Kabaddi League in the country. The Super Kabaddi League will take place from 2-10 May, ...
If you look up ‘Funeral’ in the dictionary, this is what you get: a ceremony or service held shortly after a person’s death, usually including the person’s burial or cremation. This provides us with a ...
Music, for many of us, is not just lyrics and a beat compiled together, but a way of life and a source of comfort. Quite a lot of people will resonate with this statement. For ...
In a society like ours where gender discrimination is still at large, the transgender community also gets a very raw deal. They have been treated poorly, shunned, deprived of decent means for making ends meet ...
When an online platform that spans across 13 countries and holds data belonging to millions of customers announces that it has been hacked, it is inevitable that all hell will break loose. So naturally, ...
Female colleagues, friends and family members were taken by surprise on Monday when Hamza Ali Abbasi refused to come closer than 2.5 feet of them – a fact that made any real interaction with him ...
When it comes to international media coverage, Pakistan is not so fortunate and always draws the shorter straw. Therefore, it is always a pleasure when the country is highlighted in a positive light. Forbes just ...
Walked down the street yesterday Sun on my back Working hard in life now To get back on the right track. Sometimes shit happens that makes you doubt The stuff that you made your whole ...
Another year, another Pakistan Super League comes to an end. An end filled with laughs, frustrations, tears, but most importantly immense and unexplainable pride. Pakistan is cricket, and PSL 2018 was purely Pakistani cricket. On ...
What do you know about the ‘I Am Tomorrow’ festival? On the 3rd of March 2018, a group of like-minded people came together to celebrate a one of a kind event. It was held at ...
There was a time when Pakistani TV dramas had the power to desert the streets. This was the time when we only had PTV and the entire nation watched that much awaited prime time drama. ...
Just two months into the year, Samsung officially announced their new phones, the Samsung S9 and Samsung S9+. The much-anticipated phones of this year will be available in stores on March 16. The specifications Here ...
The trend of food festivals has taken Lahore by storm; there is an impressive turnout at every event and such was the case with 7UP Gymkhana Eat. The festival brought a fun filled weekend to ...
The flickering of the candle. The evergreen fragrance of the rose. Today is the day, when I talk to her. I have to. I’ve been up since the sun rose. If I tell you I ...
The world of independent video games ” aka indie games” gained popularity in the 2000s. However, indie games are far from new. The earliest video games in history were all independently designed, simply because there ...
ProperGaanda had the chance to speak with Leena Ghani and Purniya Awan, two of the organisers of Aurat March 2018 in Lahore. This is a question that a lot of us are thinking: what motivated ...
My hands overlap, pointing north: a silent prayer, a quiet reminder that the time is up. The sofa groans as a man vacates his seat; it is time for him to leave. A while later, ...
Imagine. Imagine disgust embracing people’s faces the second they see you. Imagine being a child, wrapped in the folds of innocence, and having nothing but abuse and defiance cast upon you. Imagine a world where ...
A typical cafe meetup is a communal get-together, like one of those monthly meetings in the center of the jungle. It is that one big party of vampires racing through the moonlit forest, each one ...
He poured his heart out, Waiting, to be loved. He stood in the shadows, Waiting, so she could come. Struggling with the truth he couldn’t see, Wanting the dream to drown out reality. It’s been ...
Recently there has been a massive influx of cultural norms from western countries and the long-lost Eastern neighbour. Taking cue from Pakistan’s beloved frenemy to the West, Valimas have been replaced by Receptions; the three ...
ProperGaanda’s venture of ‘Young Creatives’ sheds light on individuals that are shaping their own unique path through a society that has long faired on traditional values passed down through generations. In a sea of people akin ...
I found a new love A love where the emotions are intense A love where loving her has become my sixth sense. I don’t need to have her to love her. I don’t need to ...
Monday Morning, 11:00 AM “Zubair! Zubair?! Why is this larka always so hard to get a hold of!” “Coming, Sir!” “Zubair, the guests at table twenty-three still haven’t been served their drinks! Where have ...
In 2017, Lahore saw a significant increase in the number of events held to bridge the undeniable entertainment gap that exists in our society; the events included book-signings, stand-up comedy, poetry slams, art exhibitions and ...
A surprisingly large number of Lahoris got together on the night of January 31st, 2018 to watch the Super Blue Blood moon and play some drums. The Super Blue Blood moon is a full moon ...
ProperGaanda’s venture ‘Young Creatives’ sheds light on the individuals that are shaping their own unique path through a society that has long faired on traditional values passed down through generations. In a sea of people ...
Ah, well! Where do I start? Honestly, this is a little confusing for me. I used to be a smart kid. The kind everyone enjoyed talking to. The one who always had a prompt answer ...
The Northern Areas are the most remarkable areas in Pakistan. People say Switzerland is all about greenery and nature but have you visited the Northern areas of Pakistan, yet? The deafening silence at night in most ...
On Saturday night, ProperGaanda presented its second stand up comedy event in Lahore. It was in collaboration with Olomopolo Media. The event was an instant success! The tickets sold like hot cakes! There were two ...
Some things are famous, some are popular, and then there are some that are viral, and that really surpasses anything else. There are definitely some things that really topped (and continue to do so) the ...
We all know Meera, Pakistan’s very own diva, unparalleled in both beauty and eloquence. We know about many of her escapades; being such a talented, beautiful actress, everything that she does must always be highlighted ...
According to a study conducted by the Population Reference Bureau, more than half of road accidents taking place globally are due to the recklessness and overconfidence of male drivers, all aged between 15 and 44! ...
ProperGaanda’s new venture ‘Young Creatives’ sheds light on the individuals that are shaping their own unique path through a society that has long faired on traditional values passed down through generations. In a sea of ...
On a usual caffeine induced Monday morning, I open Instagram to treat my eyes to pictures of beautiful people posing at beautiful places. I see an absolutely charmed and sun-kissed woman floating through the grand ...
If you spent most of your childhood years letting yourself be silently drawn to the strange pull of what you really love (yes, I know that’s a Rumi quote and it’s there for a reason, ...
Part Two: An In Depth Exploration Authors Note: This part of the article tries to explore in depth the science behind the art of people watching. Art can be many things: mesmerising; thought-provoking; contemporary ...
What is the meaning of life? How is one to attain happiness? These are the type of introspective questions that are bound to pop up in one’s head from time to time. I am no ...
A Two Part Account From Lahore Part One: A Brief Introduction (and a few warnings) Author’s Note: This part of the article is meant to be quite comical. So laugh out loud once in a while, I’d ...
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