In Pakistan, we have been conditioned to see only what those in power want us to see. Our television screens are often filled with stories of state achievements, festive narratives, and political claims of progress. But just beneath this carefully curated surface lies a crisis that continues to deepen, “the epidemic of road
Sitting on one of the tables outside the restaurant, I watched people walking by and the trams coming and going, all while enjoying my meal.
As I observed this smooth public transportation system, I couldn’t help but reflect: why are people in my homeland left at the mercy of private transporters? Isn’t it the state’s
Beauty is not a mirror, but a window, reflecting not just what we see, but who we are
When we hear the word “beauty,” the mind often races to images shaped by glossy magazines, curated social media feeds, or the sparkling figures of popular culture. We are taught to associate beauty with symmetry, flawlessness, youth, and
The first attempts to connect and contrast sound and color date back to ancient civilizations
The Alexandrian scholar Ptolemy, in the second century AD, concluded that color is not exclusive to painting but is also essential in sculpture, architecture, and music.
Souad Khalil | Libya
Music is an art form that plays a vital role in
It is frightening at times, yes — it can shake us, break us, and bring us to our knees. But if you look closer, beneath the ache, there is a quiet truth: grief exists because love existed first.
Grief is often painted in shadows — something we fear, something we wish we could outrun. But grief, like every other emotion we
