Stories by Faiza Virani

Where it all began

The story of how a family ripped apart by violence and war, spanning centuries and across continents, comes together

Published 06 Nov, 2016 06:47am

Bewitching as ever

The Harry Potter series is revived with the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Published 28 Aug, 2016 07:24am

Darkness runs deep

Umair Naeem’s characters are brought together against the senseless violence and unflinching hope that define Karachi

Published 31 Jul, 2016 07:52am

FESTIVAL: Creating headlines

How does the media choose what to portray and when?

Updated 14 Feb, 2016 04:35pm

FESTIVAL: The art of critique

A closer look at art writing and critiquing

Updated 14 Feb, 2016 04:35pm

A journey of hope

Relevant to these times, Nadia Hashimi’s latest novel is written from a refugee’s perspective

Published 03 Jan, 2016 07:59am

REVIEW:Ian Caldwell's The Fifth Gospel

Ian Caldwell’s bestseller explores the controversy surrounding the Fifth Gospel and the Shroud of Turin

Published 06 Dec, 2015 06:33am

Business of fashion: Baby steps from ramp to retail

Fashion Pakistan Week highlighted the potential of our industry, as well as all the shortcomings.

Updated 09 Apr, 2015 01:03pm

KLF: All about art

THE art sessions hosted by ArtNow, carried out in parallel with the KLF, provided much insight into the need for...

Published 15 Feb, 2015 07:17am

KLF: Searching for salvation in culture

THIS year’s KLF, along with the usual chaos and wonder, offered an abundance of sessions focusing on the state of...

Published 15 Feb, 2015 07:17am

REVIEW: Unexploded

IN her fourth novel, Unexploded, Alison Macleod delves into 1940 Brighton, England, during the World War II. It is ...

Published 29 Jun, 2014 06:34am

COVER STORY: The Snowden Files by Luke Harding

It was a scandal that would’ve astonished George Orwell himself

Published 18 May, 2014 06:11am

COVER STORY: Karachi, You’re Killing Me! by Saba Imtiaz

Imtiaz presents a gritty yet humourous narrative that takes the reader through the inner workings of a

Published 23 Mar, 2014 07:56am

From ramp to rack

With fashion weeks on the rise, Dawn.com looks at how our industry articulates runway looks into saleable garments.

Updated 07 Mar, 2014 11:16am

FPW 2014: The Big Bang

Fashion Pakistan Week boasted the country's most well-known designers showcasing their Spring-Summer prêt collections.

Updated 23 Feb, 2014 09:45pm

5th Karachi Literature Festival:Pakistan & geopolitical realities

The impending drawdown of Nato-led forces in December 2014 was a prime topic of discussion

Published 16 Feb, 2014 08:17am

5th Karachi Literature Festival: Looking at the past

Rajmohan Gandhi reminded audiences of Gandhi’s principles of non-violence, peace and forgiveness

Published 16 Feb, 2014 08:17am