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Pottery Style in Pakistan

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Nabahat Lotia recently launched her first book, the first of its kind in the country, ‘Pottery Traditions of Pakistan’ at a launch event held at Mohatta Palace. The event was attended by the art fraternity along with the literati of the city. 

The event opened with writer Nusrat Khwaja welcoming the guests and introducing the four speakers – the author, Nabahat Lotia, architect Tariq Qaiser, art critic Niilofur Farrukh and writer Rumana Hussain. The first speaker was the author who traced her journey that had led to the writing of the book, sharing her learnings during her research while travelling through rural Pakistan in a visual presentation.

Niilofur Farrukh appreciated the massive effort that went into producing such a well-researched volume, especially appreciating the last chapter on women potters. Tariq Qaiser appreciated the beautiful book and mentioned that Nabahat had been his teacher in the past. Rumana Hussain read out the foreword she had written in the book about the author and her painstaking work. An interesting question and answer session followed with refreshments being served at the end of the programme.

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An Evening of Poetry and Celebration

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An evening of poetry and celebration was presented by Mishal Khan recently. As a tribute to two cherished figures of Urdu literature: the birthday celebration of senior poet Anwar Shaoor, and a special honouring of Ambreen Haseeb Amber for receiving the prestigious Pride of Performance Award

The event was presided over by Anwar Shaoor himself, whose presence was an inspiration for the audience present on the occasion. A select group of poets and poetesses shared their work, adding colour and emotion to the night. The poetic session flowed unhindered under the skilled moderation of Khalilullah Farooqui, a well-known voice from radio and media. The star of the evening, poet Anwar Shaoor’s poetry was the highlight of the literary event.

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Calligraphic Exhibition Titled Nafs

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Mehreen Ilahi curator of Majmua The Art Gallery organized a calligraphic exhibition titled Nafs, showcasing the works of emerging artists. Participating artists included Erum Hameed, Iffah Sheikh, Zahir Shah, Huma Tajdar, Umaima Masood, Fatima Arzoo Hassan, Syed Ali Sheikh and Mian Asif.

The calligraphy featured in the exhibition was done in both traditional Nastaleeq and modern, contemporary styles. The artists depicted Allah’s name and verses from the Quran in their works, in their own styles. Fatima Arzoo Hassan’s abstract calligraphy was a standout piece—her textured canvas, featuring Allah impeccably written in white against interplay of blue and white hues, was visually captivating.

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Karachi Gymkhana, A.O. Hospital and Clinic-South Host Cricket Festival 2025

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Karachi Gymkhana hosted the 38th A.O. Hospital & A.O. Clinic-South Ramazan Cricket Festival 2025, continuing the legacy of a premier T20 tournament. This anticipated event brought together top teams, thrilling matches and cricket enthusiasts on the occasion.

A.O. Hospital sponsored this edition, carrying forward the vision of Dr. Syed Muhammad Ali Shah, who first introduced the T20 format in 1996. Under the Asghar Ali Shah Sports Foundation, the Dr. M.A. Shah Cricket Trophy continues to inspire, with many players delivering record-breaking performances.

Sports Convener Muhammad Hussain expressed gratitude to all participants, sponsors, media, and fans who contributed to the tournament’s success. Karachi Gymkhana, hosting the event, remained committed to promoting sports and fostering a strong cricketing culture through this prestigious event.

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