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This Fortnight in Pakistan - a cultural and heritage periodical that connects Pakistan with the world

This Fortnight in Pakistan a travel and tourism magazine was started in the 1960s by (Late) Mazhar Yusuf. I would gladly like to announce that I took upon myself to revive the magazine, (2010) running it on the same lines as it was run by my father. The revamped This Fortnight in Pakistan (TFIP) is a culture and heritage quarterly periodical, connecting Pakistan with the world. TFIP caters to the.

.. hotel, travel and entertainment business, hence featuring reviews on theatre, films, books, cultural events, art, fashion, food, heritage and other happenings in the country. In short, it has everything and anything to do with Pakistan, in turn presenting a soft image of Pakistan to the readers. With the print version on hold and with the world being one click away Fortnight is currently active on the social media and web circuit.

05/03/2026

Child Marriage - A Big NO!

SOC Films, with two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy at the helm, and the Legal Aid Society (LAS) have formally signed a two-year agreement to launch a comprehensive child marriage awareness and advocacy campaign, beginning in Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK).

The partnership brings together SOC Films’ expertise in storytelling and public engagement with Legal Aid Society’s legal advocacy and rights-based interventions to address one of Pakistan’s most persistent and complex social challenges. Through a combination of content creation, community outreach, legal awareness initiatives, and policy engagement, the campaign will focus on both enforcement and prevention.

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26/02/2026

Let's walk the talk....

The Humaara Karachi Movement, led by architect Dr Yasmeen Lari, formally launched its citywide citizen initiative with a Street Assembly at Denso Hall Rahguzar Walking Street, Karachi.

The initiative follows the recent Gul Plaza tragedy and marks the beginning of a structured, zero funding, non political effort to improve fire safety standards and civic responsibility across Karachi.

Organised by the Humaara Karachi Core Committee in collaboration with the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan, the Institute of Architects Pakistan and the Association of Consulting Engineers Pakistan, the assembly focused on fire protection arrangements for Rahguzar buildings and the adjoining medicine market.

The programme commenced with a live fire drill demonstration at 11:30 am, followed by a recitation from the Holy Quran, welcome remarks and a detailed technical presentation.

Clear and implementable recommendations were presented, including improved emergency access, mandatory fire detection systems, designated escape routes, rooftop access planning, electrical load management, installation of fire extinguishers and hydrant systems, and coordinated drills for occupants and traders.

A question and answer session enabled residents, shop owners and professionals to engage directly with technical experts and discuss practical next steps.

The organisers expressed their gratitude to DC South Mr Javed Khoso and AC Aram Bagh for their support and facilitation in ensuring that the event was conducted smoothly and in accordance with official permissions.

15/02/2026

🎨Karachi Biennale - A Movement since a Decade! 🎨

The KBT press conference held recently at Gulgee Museum, raised the curtain on Karachi Biennale 2027 to be curated by Noor Ahmed under the theme ‘Kal — Yesterday/Tomorrow’ scheduled to take place from 16th – 31st January 2027. The event was well-attended by the media as well as the who’s who of the city from the corporate and art world.

The conference threw light on its achievements over the last decade, acknowledging all its partners and supporters who helped to establish the Biennale as a mega event to look forward to in a city otherwise beleagured by problems. While introducing the new curator for the Biennale, Noor Ahmed, it also introduced the new chairperson, Atteqa Malik and the new managing trustee, Shanaz Ramzi.

After a warm welcome by chairperson Malik, an impressive visual presentation of the past Biennales was shown. The new Managing Trustee, Shanaz Ramzi was then invited for her opening remarks. Speaking on the occasion, Ramzi said, “At ten years, the Karachi Biennale Trust stands as a testament to what sustained cultural collaboration can build for a city. As we look toward KB27, we reaffirm our commitment to making art publicly accessible while creating global conversations rooted in Karachi’s realities.”

Bushra Hussain, the artistic director of KB27 shed light on the previous biennales.

Ahmed spoke about her vision and theme of KB27, and how she hoped to make this Biennale even bigger and more far-reaching than the successful iterations of the previous years.

Following the press conference, the invitees were treated to an exclusive viewing of the landmark exhibition of performance and new media installation curated by Amin Gulgee and Noor Ahmed. The special performance titled “Aaj Aur Kal” marked the beginning of the official countdown to Karachi Biennale 2027 (KB27), which will be celebrating ten years of advancing contemporary art in Pakistan.

More information on the KB27 theme can be found here: https://karachibiennale.org.pk/curator/

For More Information Please Visit: www.karachibiennale.org.pk or contact [email protected]

29/01/2026

Inter-School Declamation Contest!!

was at the grand finale of the annual popular declamation contest for Karachi schools, organised by the Board of Management, Jinnah Society, and KCFR held here earlier today at the historic Quaid-e-Azam House Museum.

As many as 34 schools participated in the competition, and after an exhaustive two-day elimination process, ten schools were finally selected for the grand finale by a panel of two judges comprising Akber Merchant and Sara Daniyal.

The schools that made it to the finale were The City Intermediate College, DHACSS Phase-VIII, The Mama Parsi School, Habib Girls School, Agha Khan School Morning, Graceful Grammar Higher Secondary School Campus 1, New-Day School, Ida Rieu Blind & Deaf School, BVS Parsi School, and Al- Murtaza School.

The jury for the finale comprised journalist, Ghazi Sallahuddin, founder IVS Noorjehan Belgrami and Founder Jinnah Foundation, Naseem Merchant.

The three winners that emerged today after an exciting competition among the ten contestents were Syeda Fatima Zehra from The Mama Parsi School with first prize, Raween Abid from Agha Khan School Morning at second position, Tousif Ahmed from Ida Rieu Blind and deaf School at third position The winners received grand prizes and a trophy.

It may be noted that the Jinnah Society originally conceived the competition, which has been successfully held over the past two decades.

14/01/2026

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25/12/2025

🌲🔔 From Team to all the well-wishers in Pakistan and abroad- Season's Greetings & Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 🥳...

Your support and input is of great value 🎊🍹🎅

21/12/2025

WOMEN....

Sheema Kermani and team Aurat March held their organizational meeting at The Buraq Center by LADIESFUND along with female journalists.

Tara Uzra Dawood, President, Dawood Global Foundation and LADIESFUND was present.

18/12/2025

TFIP at the inaugural ceremony of with the Chief Guest Mr. Syed Sardar Ali Shah - Honorable Minster of Education and Literacy.

Speaking at the opening ceremony is the Chief Guest...

08/12/2025

Cover Refreshed!

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18/11/2025

✨ Breaking News: Tara Uzra Dawood Honored! ✨

We’re thrilled to share that Tara Uzra Dawood, President of the Dawood Global Foundation and Founder of LADIESFUND Energy Ltd., has been awarded the CAREC Gender & Green Innovation Award 2025 by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic! 🌍💡

This prestigious award celebrates leaders who combine women’s empowerment with sustainable innovation. Tara’s initiative to train Pakistani female engineers to solarize rooftops, once met with skepticism, has now grown into a sustainable, profitable, and inspiring enterprise. 🌞👩‍🔧

“This honor reaffirms our belief that women’s empowerment and sustainable development are two sides of the same coin. Together, we can drive meaningful change that uplifts communities while protecting our planet.” – Tara Uzra Dawood

Key partners of the CAREC Awards include UNDP, EBRD, OSCE Academy, and Unison Group.

LADIESFUND Energy is leading the way in women-led renewable energy, showing how innovation, sustainability, and inclusion can transform communities and the planet. 🌱💪

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