News stories for Shoaib Ahmed

Lums conference explores Asia’s changing links with wider world

The conference features discussions covering culture, society, politics, development and knowledge.

Published 26 Sep, 2026 05:01am

‘Modern development concept antithetical to environment preservation’

LAHORE: Leading Pakistani architect, educator and heritage conservationist Kamil Khan Mumtaz presided over a...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 04:57am

Friends of 70s – an attempt to revive family theatre

LAHORE: For the revival of family theatre, the Lahore Arts Council is going to stage a play, Friends of 70s, at...

Published 05 Aug, 2026 07:17am

Portable X-ray machine introduced for captive animals in Punjab

This state-of-the-art diagnostic facility has recently been used to conduct on-site radiography of a fallow deer and a python housed at Lahore Zoo.

Updated 25 Jul, 2026 09:20am

Two vibrant visual art exhibitions enrich Lahore

LAHORE: Two visual art exhibitions opened at two different venues in the city – one at the National College of ...

Updated 24 Jul, 2026 09:06am

Pilac, Ajoka join hands for theatre workshop for youth

LAHORE: Punjab Institute of Language, Art & Culture (Pilac) and Ajoka Theatre have entered into a strategic...

Published 13 Jul, 2026 07:01am

Dawar Mehmood's stand-up show Compromise set to open in Lahore today

The theatre director is best known for bringing Anwar Maqsood's writing to the stage.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 11:02am

Dawar Mehmood’s stand-up comedy shows kick off today

LAHORE: The Lahorites should get ready for a night of laughter as stand-up comedy by Dawar Mehmood, produced by...

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:10am

Conservation sees urial rebounding in Salt Range

This globally unique species relies heavily on the 300-square-kilometre Salt Range, which spans the districts of Jhelum, Chakwal, Khushab and Mianwali.

Published 07 Jul, 2026 06:59am

LAC to revive quality theatre

LAHORE: The Lahore Arts Council (LAC) is gearing up for the revival of quality commercial theatre at Alhama.

Published 05 Jun, 2026 07:06am

Unesco acknowledges Lahore Fort’s Picture Wall restoration

The Picture Wall has diverse artistic influences, including European traditions, Iranian mythology and Christianity.

Updated 19 May, 2026 09:05am

Pilac announces book award for 2025

LAHORE: The Punjab Institute of Language, Art & Culture (Pilac) has formally announced the Pilac Best Book Award...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:34am

Pilac’s upgraded museum – immersive journey into Punjab history

Officials associated with the project describe the revamped museum as a vibrant cultural landmark where Punjabi traditions have been thoughtfully curated under one roof.

Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:55am