I have been registered with an agency as a film extra (OK, background actor) for about five years now. Initially, I signed up simply because I love films and it was one of the easier ways to be a part of the industry. Although I’ve loved films from a young age, science became the day … Read more
Businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to large enterprises, are discovering the vast capabilities of professional applications for mobile devices, such as point of sale, accounting, and invoicing apps. The benefits they bring compared to older systems and methods of business management are endless, with advanced reporting, data security, and flexibility being some clear examples. … Read more
E-Cigarettes are nothing new. They have been around for a few good years. Words like vaping are part of everyone’s vocabulary. Shops are selling vaping kits as well as e-cigarettes. However, the question remains: Are e-cigarettes bad for you? Are they as bad as regular smoking? Worse? Better? In this article, we compare the two … Read more
The much awaited partition play, “Ghughi” has finally aired. Ghughi is a partition play starring Adnan Siddiqi, Amar Khan, Hamza Firdos, Haris Waheed and Asma Abbas. In the first episode, we see the scene open in 1910 where a woman called Inayat walking along a road where a man starts harassing her. This man is … Read more
Knowing that she couldn’t go to school was something that Asiya didn’t take lightly. It’s not that her parents didn’t want her to. It was just that they were far too scared for what may happen to her during the 3 km commute to the nearest school. And this is just one of the problems … Read more
In our latest series of articles, we want to highlight the wonderful women from Pakistan who are the movers and shakers of their tech scene. Pakistan is a country which earns a reputation for all the wrong reasons. However, it is full of amazing and talented people. In this article, we focus on NoorJehan Arif. Read more … Read more
Apps are big business, as evidenced by statistics from 2017 when revenue from apps increased by 35% on the previous year, totalling $60billion. With more of us glued to our phones and devices than ever before, this is a trend that is set to continue. In addition to social media, shopping and gaming apps, the … Read more
When Nokia relaunched their iconic 3310 as a modern-day feature phone, it’s fair to say that the initial hype and sense of anticipation were not matched by the final sales figures. This was probably to be expected, of course, with a resurgent Nokia most likely using the retro handset to garner publicity more than anything … Read more
Saba Qamar starrer “Baaghi”, currently airing on Urdu 1, is the story of Qandeel Baloch. While the play has garnered some serious ratings and acclaim, this is where my problem is: Umera Ahmed’s heroines are always empowered and regressive at the same time. There is a maddening dissonance yet relatability in her heroine. In Shehr … Read more
There are lots of reasons why someone might seek out coloured lanterns or light bulbs. Perhaps a softer colour than dazzling white is more flattering for your home. Perhaps you are a fan of colour therapy and want to change the tone of the lighting depending on the therapeutic benefits you require. Maybe you just … Read more