A review of the latest film Verna by Shoaib Mansoor, casting Mahira Khan, Haroon Shahid and rest of stars and crew who have shown brilliance at all levels. Kudos to the script written and directed by the maestro himself!
Walking is the best!
It’s my favorite form of exercise . Ok, come with me for a walk today – only online. Otherwise, it is my ‘me time’. Always has been. This is my time for reflection, and the deflection of problems. Yes, I refuse to let my ‘me time’ be spoiled! This walking is the unwinding and …
Water issue in Islamabad
It is vital for each of us to do our bit to improve the water situation in Islamabad. Otherwise, it will become like any other unplanned and badly managed city of Pakistan. Karachi has been hit by this issue badly due to settlers from all over the country. Now, it is Islamabad which has to be ready for the onslaught. Water is the biggest issue facing us now.
Book launch and Painting’s Exhibition.
How, in a miraculous way my book launch and 11th Solo Exhibition took place at AQS Gallery, Islamabad.
How do I define ‘myself’?
What is my strength? Autumn leaves always remind me of change; of shedding those leaves (and parts of our lives) which are outdated. To get ready to make space for what is to come into our lives. It is a time to ponder and realize… Last week, I realized that it is important to define …
Visiting Khewra Salt Mines with College Friends.
The second largest salt mine in the world. Khewra trip with college friend’s fun trip. Last Friday, I visited one of the greatest tourist attractions of this region. Somehow I hadn’t seen it, inspite of living just two hours’ drive from there. When my college friends were going there, I siezed the oppertunity of meeting …
A visit to Golra Sharif Railway Station
A charming railway station near Islamabad, that deserves a visit. It’s a six to ten km drive from Islamabad, on a bad road. Yet, I was charmed to get there, to see the station which was built in 1860 looking in good shape. The breeze lifted the leaves of the Banyan trees lying on the …
Happy Birthday Haaris
You know, something Haaris? I wrote three blogs on you and all disappeared! That’s the computer world for you. Is it called, getting jinxed or something like that? Now, I’m feeling quite low, so this is my fourth attempt. Writing needs to be done in a fresh mode, but I’m not letting go that easily. …
Mid-October 2017 in Islamabad.
How time flies! Can you believe it, this year is almost ending. One day you feel there is the whole year, ahead of you, and suddenly, it is almost gone. I ask myself, what have I achieved so far? How are we feeling nearing the end of this year? Meanwhile Pakistan has celebrated its’ seventieth …












