Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 6:00pm till Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 11:55pm Location: The Second Floor (T2F), 6-C, Prime Point Building, Khayaban-e-Ittehad, Phase 7, DHA Phone: 03008230276 Email: sabeen@t2f.biz *** Join us this Saturday for the opening of an exhibition of Zahoor\'s cartoons. Zahoor will be in Karachi for one day only so don\'t miss the opportunity to meet with him *** Muhammad Zahoor, one of Pakistan\'s leading cartoonists, thrives on contentious social and political issues. With a Bachelor\'s degree in Fine Arts from Peshawar University, Zahoor kicked off his career at The Frontier Post. In the company of editors like Aziz Siddiqui and Mahir Ali, and cartoonists like Feica and Vai Ell, Zahoor developed his political ideas and started expressing his views through caricatures and sketches. Pakistan\'s checkered history of military rule, a beleaguered economy, rising fundamentalism, and debilitating poverty have provided Zahoor with a limitless stream of subject matter. Now at The Daily Times, he continues to be a voice of resistance, speaking out against injustice and corruption through his cartoons. Amongst other accolades, Zahoor has won the APNS Award for Best Cartoon four times. He recently participated in the first-ever Himal South Asia Regional Cartoon Congress, held in Kathmandu, Nepal in November 2008 and his cartoon was chosen for the Top 20 Editor\'s Pick list.
2009-01-08 by Mahwish Rizvi
Every Monday, Thursday and Friday from 12-3 pm get amazing deals at Rain Tree. Get any service done and get any other service of equal or lesser value free. Not applicable with any other coupons or packages. For a limited time only. Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 5:00am till Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 8:00am Location: Rain Tree Mini Spa ,Forum Mall, Clifton
2009-01-07 by Mahwish Rizvi
Starting from January 10 2009 till January 20, 2009. This play is written by Intizar husain and directed by Zia Mohyeddin. Duration: 08:00 PM To 10:00 PM. Tickets Avaialable at your Door step by calling on 0333-2127632. Ticket Price: Rs. 800/- Arts Council Address:MR Kiyani Road Phone: 9213090. Cast: Aemen Tariq : Kishwar (only daughter of Booji) Bakhtawar Mazhar: Booji Aysha Khan: Bari Bua (paternal aunty of Kishwar) Ovais Mangal Wala: Mian Jan (Kishwar’s father) Ali Rizvi : Iffu (Nephew of Mian Jan) Ali Shaikh : Shahid (Nephew of Mian Jan) Rauf Afridi: Bundu (Nai) Akbar Islam: Master
2009-01-07 by Mahwish Rizvi
All flights schedules have been disturbed because of the cancellation of many flights leaving for Karachi, Multan or Islamabad from Lahore. I tried to get a seat for Karachi today but ended up staying at the airport for four hours. The lady on the ticket counter asked me to wait till the other flight because there was no chance I was getting a seat on that plane. After waiting for nearly 3 hours I was told that the flight was delayed and then finally I was told it had been canceled. So many other flights of other companies going to Karachi were also canceled and the crowd was getting impatient and angry. All flights are over booked for the next few days, I dont see any chances of me coming back to Karachi until the fog decides to go for vacation.
2008-12-30 by Mahwish Rizvi
From Friday, December 19, 2008 at 3:00pm till Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 10:00pm. At Karachi Expo Centre. A unique collection of photographs by one of the pioneers of cricket photograhpy in Pakistan. Journey through some great moments of cricket captured over a period 50 years by Farooq Usman.
2008-12-16 by Mahwish Rizvi
Date: Tuesday 16th December, 2008 Time: 7:00 pm Minimum Donation: Rs. 50 Venue: The Second Floor (T2F) *Seats are limited and will be available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. No reservations. Synopsis: Every year, thousands of young women are taken abroad and forced into marriages by their families. This World gains unique access to the work of the British Consulate’s unit in Pakistan that rescues girls who call them for help. It is a task fraught with diplomatic pitfalls and personal risk, lending this film a real tension as the team bounce over the roads of rural Pakistan on their way to another “rescueâ€. By calling for help the girls are in danger of losing everything - including all contacts with their families. “Imagine waking up tomorrow and not having a motherâ€, says one. “A father. A family. Your home. Your community.†About Ruhi Hamid Ruhi Hamid has pushed boundaries for Muslim women and specialises as a solo director/camerawoman. After her award-winning series “Lahore Lawâ€, Ruhi has made films for the BBC, Channel 4, Arte and Al Jazeera International including “Women and Islam†and “The Rockstar and the Mullahsâ€. After working as a graphic designer in Holland, Zimbabwe and in London at the BBC for many years, Ruhi turned her skills to programme making. She worked on the innovative strand of films Video Diaries/Video Nation, dedicated to working alone with DV cameras giving access to ordinary members of the public to have their voices and stories heard on mainstream television. By listening and allowing contributors to open up and trust her, Ruhi has gained access to peoples and cultures and has captured critical moments on camera. This has been the case whether Ruhi worked with a young autistic boy in England, the Kalapalo Indians in the Brazillian Amazon, the shamans in the Siberian forests or the criminal courts in Pakistan. Ruhi’s film about the Hmong tribe (ex CIA veterans) in Laos was nominated for the Rory Peck Awards in 2004, and “At The Epicentreâ€, a documentary about the aftermath of the Asian tsunami in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, won her the same award in 2005. Her two recent high profile films are “Inside A Shariah Court†filmed in Nigeria and “The King’s New Laws†about law reform in Morocco.
2008-12-13 by Mahwish Rizvi
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 5:00pm till Friday, December 26, 2008 at 8:00pm Location: Canvas Art Gallery, A3 Hassan Homes block 5 clifton karachi Contact Info Phone: 0215838563 Email: mail@izdeyarsetna.com
2008-12-11 by Mahwish Rizvi
The Citizens Archive of Pakistan is now interviewing interns for its January-March internship program. If you know of people who have finished their A Levels/Equivalent or their Bachelors, please encourage them to apply. We are looking for people with interests in history, photography, film-making and journalism. A minimum 6 week commitment is required. The first round of interview begin on December 5th- For more details please visit our website: www.citizensarchive.org or call us on 0332-2541272/ email shanaakht@gmail.com
2008-12-06 by Mahwish Rizvi
After the obsessional character of the Joker,Edward Cullen is the new topic of discussion. Most find it hard to deal with the fact that he\'s only a fictional character.haha. Here\'s a little sneek peek. Isabella Swan moves in with her father in the gloomy town of Forks, where it rains all the time. Everything seems depressing everywhere,even in school until she notices the Cullens(\'The isolated from the others\' clique), specially Edward Cullen and little did she know,her life is about to change forever. The more she tries to find out about his mysterious personality, she realises she is deeply and madly, in love with him. She comes up with her theories but he is very different from what she could imagine. I\'ll leave the rest a secret for those who want to read the book because Iam sure you dont want the suspense to be ruined. Don\'t watch the trailer till then and dont talk to anyone about the story.Get your copy of twilight! Trust me you wont be able to keep the book down even for a second. You just want to read on and on and on. Till you are done with all the four books. The movie is out now and will soon be in theatres in Karachi but I highly recommend that you guys read the book first. The movie is really good but the book is exceptional. The extraordinary story truly makes it an outstanding love story.
2008-12-05 by Mahwish Rizvi
\"JANGAL MAI MANGAL BAZAR\" at the Arts Council from December 12, to December 21, 2008 at 8pm Sharp. The play is directed by Rahat Kazmi and Salman Shahid is in the lead role. Tickets for the friday show are available from NAPA and Agha\'s. Arts Council: 9213091-5
2008-12-01 by Mahwish Rizvi
Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 11:00am till Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 9:00pm Location: D 43/1, Block 4, Clifton. Contact Info Phone: 03218271628 Email: anusheh.id@gmail.com
2008-11-28 by Mahwish Rizvi
The launch of 15- the first alumni art collective. Opening features a music performance by \"The Chand Taara Orchestra\" Visual arts, photography, sculpture, painting, illustration, advertising, design- Most of the art is for sale. Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 5:30pm till Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 7:00pm at IVS.
2008-11-28 by Mahwish Rizvi
Health Care Hospital(Pvt) Ltd Now Introducing Dental Department Starting from 1st December 2008 FREE DENTAL CHECKUP By Qualified Dentists On 1st, 2nd and 3rd December 2008 Timings: Morning 10am-1pm Evening 5pm-7pm For futher details contact: Health Care Hospital Plot# 140, 17th East Street Off Main Korangi Road, DHA, Phase-1, Karachi. Tel: 021-5311691-10
2008-11-28 by Mahwish Rizvi
DAWN Property Investment Show will be held from Friday, December 19, 2008 at 11:00am till Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 10:00pm at Karachi Expo Center Karachi. Golf City are the Pearl Sponsors of the show You can visit and check out the investment opportunities. Friday Timings 15:00h till 22:00h Saturday & Sunday Timings 11:00h till 22:00h Shabbir Ahmed InterLink Properties Karachi Golf City Authorised Dealer # A-017 Cell # 92-321-3804009
2008-11-28 by Mahwish Rizvi
At Dream World Karachi . Registration starts from Dec 01st 2008. Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 10:00am till Friday,January 30, 2009 at 6:00pm. Contact Info: 0215835539 Email: mediacup@atv.com.pk
2008-11-28 by Mahwish Rizvi
Mahin Hussain Accessories launches its fall/winter collection in a 2 day event. Friday, December 5, 2008 at 11:00am till Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 7:00pm Location: House of Maheen, 1 Jason Centre, Clifton (Next to Damascus) Contact Info Phone: 03002176928,5866241 Email: mahin.hussain@gmail.com
2008-11-28 by Mahwish Rizvi
Stressed or exhausted? Rain tree spa is the place you would want to be for your ultimate escape. The minute you enter the spa, from the exotic ambiance, candles, soothing music, plants, fountain to the welcoming hosts, you will forget everything. After you sink in one of the recliners, all you need to do is select the massage and drink you want and the rest is taken care of. Next you are presented with a tray which has a chilled eye mask, shawl and an ipod (if you want to listen to a song of your choice other than the music being played in the spa). The ipod has an amazing list of songs! I asked for a lychee cola and I got Thai foot reflexology massage (Adil Moosajee highly recommends that one). That one hour of the massage felt like I was in heaven. Highly pampered and taken care of, I wasn’t even asked to move a toe. I felt like a princess in a rain forest. The sound of trickling water and the soothing music made me feel so relaxed that I dozed off without realising it. Raintree spa is the brain child of Adil Moosajee and his friend Shahzad Qureshi. I got to meet Shahzad’s wife, Lubna Lakhani. She spends atleast 4-5 hours daily at the spa, just to ensure that their Thai trained staff does not compromise on quality. “We have extremely standardized procedures and uniform steps. We have done our research and we use safe, chemical-free products. Our products include sea salt, rock salt, eucalyptus oil, epson salt, pepper mint oil and shea body butter†Their menu includes 1 hour Thai foot massage,1/2 hour Thai foot massage,Rain Tree Pedicure,Rain Tree Manicure,OPI Pedicure ,OPI manicure,Ultra Hydrating Hands and Feet Treatment and a great variety of drinks. They also offer combination packages through which you save more. Make sure you treat yourself with one of the massages because now have every reason to. Raintree Spa is offering a 25% discount on all services. The deal is exclusivley available in the market section of our website. For further information on the spa click: http://www.myoffstreet.com/RaintreeMiniSpa#AboutWebstore Their contact Information: 1st floor(in line of Time Out), Forum Mall. 021-5306758
2008-11-28 by Mahwish Rizvi
*** Join us at T2F\'s Science Ka Adda as we explore whether a part of our brain is hardwired to generate religious feelings *** Rudi Affolter and Gwen Tighe have both experienced strong religious visions. He is an atheist; she a Christian. He thought he had died; she thought she had given birth to Jesus. Both have temporal lobe epilepsy. Like other forms of epilepsy, the condition causes fits but it is also associated with religious hallucinations. Research into why people like Rudi and Gwen saw what they did has opened up a whole field of brain science: neurotheology. The connection between the temporal lobes of the brain and religious feeling has led one Canadian scientist to try stimulating them. 80% of Dr Michael Persinger\'s experimental subjects report that an artificial magnetic field focused on those brain areas gives them a feeling of \'not being alone\'. Some of them describe it as a religious sensation. His work raises the prospect that we are programmed to believe in god, that faith is a mental ability humans have developed or been given. And temporal lobe epilepsy could help unlock the mystery. *** Find out more at T2F\'s Science Ka Adda *** Horizon: God on the Brain - A BBC 2 Documentary Running Time: 50 minutes Location: http://www.t2f.biz/category/location/ Minimum Donation: Rs. 50 Date: Thursday, November 27, 2008 Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location: The Second Floor (T2F)
2008-11-27 by Mahwish Rizvi
Date: Monday, December 1, 2008 Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: The Second Floor (T2F), 6-C Prime Point Building Phase 7, DHA
2008-11-27 by Mahwish Rizvi
Friday, November 28, 2008 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: The Forum Mall Zeb and Haniya will be performing live supported by the boys from co-Ven. Aunty Disco Project will be opening. This FREE concert will be in the middle of The Forum mall, and it is brought to you by EGO
2008-11-24 by Mahwish Rizvi