Israel boycott calls spread as celebs and artists speak out
- 20-Sep-2025
Paris: From the music, film to publishing industries, growing numbers of Western artists are calling for a cultural boycott of Israel over the Gaza war, hoping to emulate the success of the apartheid-era blockade of South Africa. With most Western governments resistant to major economic sanctions, musicians, celebrities and writers are hoping to build public […]
British Council announces £15,000 grants for Pakistani artists
- 18-Sep-2024
The British Council has launched a new program for cultural organizations and artists in Pakistan to address the climate change emergency. The program is part of an initiative to support climate action by providing grants to South Asian artists and cultural organizations in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal, with mentorship sessions offered to […]
Instagram launches “Enhanced Tags” feature for marginalized artists
- 14-Mar-2022
Instagram has launched Enhanced Tags feture, especially for artists and creators, making it easier for them to get credit for their work. In a blog post shared by Instagram, they said that the feature Enhanced Tags could be immensely helpful for new and marginalized creators and collaborators whose contributions are often behind the scenes. With the […]
#SpotifyWrapped: Spotify reveals top lists
- 03-Dec-2021
Spotify launches its annual 2021 Wrapped campaign in Pakistan for the first time.
Artists should be supported in time of need: President
- 27-Aug-2019
President, Dr. Arif Alvi has said that artists, being the invaluable part of the society, should be looked after at the time of need because they have rendered enormous services for the promotion of art and soft image of the country.
Yasir Hussain to celebs: Don’t worry about losing Indian fans over Kashmir issue
- 21-Aug-2019
He urged Pakistani artists to not stay silent anymore.
Punjab govt drafting policy for artists’ welfare: Chohan
- 29-Oct-2018
RAWALPINDI: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Fayyazul Hasan Chohan on Monday said that the PTI government is drafting a comprehensive policy for the welfare, prosperity and development of artists. Speaking to audience of a stage drama “Sab se bara Ropayaa” organised by the Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC), the minister said the artists of Rawalpindi […]
President approves assistance package for needy writers and artists
- 07-Aug-2018
ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain on Tuesday approved an assistance package of more than ten million rupees for needy writers and artists belonging to all four provinces. The president gave this approval during the eight meeting of Steering Committee for Federal Government Artists Welfare Fund, stating that he was chairing the last meeting of this committee in […]
Paris atelier provides safe haven for exiled artists
- 04-Feb-2018
PARIS: Paris, whose bohemian culture attracted some of the world’s finest painters at the turn of the 20th century, is opening its doors to a new wave of talent, driven its way this time by war and poverty. Lina Aljijakli, a 35-year-old Syrian born in the now war-ravaged city of Hama, is one of a […]
These 10 celebrities were also inventors
- 10-Jun-2017
The audience circumscribed its imagination of artist’s personality mainly with the kind of roles they appear in the movies, plays and other entertainment shows. However, the perception about lifestyle of an artist could significantly differ for number of reasons. The celebrity life is not all about receiving fame for their audacious roles in the movies but one might […]