LIFELINE

Recents


Rumi Insha Obituary

LifeLine - 16 Oct, 17
By FT CORRESPONDENT

Renowned director and producer Roomi Insha, son of popular columnist and writer Ibne Insha, passed away today. Details about his death are still unknown.

The Bridge To Hope: Literacy

Blogs - 14 Sep, 17
By Hareem Sheikh

A student council is a group of elected individuals at secondary and higher secondary school levels, who act as a link of communication between the student body and the school administration.

The prototype qawwal

Lifeline - 18 Aug, 2017
By FT Correspondent

He revived qawwali not just in Pakistan or South Asia since his popularity in the rest of the world to date reflects the indelible impression he has left.

Get involved
Lifeline - 06 Sep, 17 By FT Correspondent
Give Blood Now and Often
Lifeline - 14 Jun, 17 By FT Correspondent
A priceless asset
Lifeline - 7 Jun, 17 By Nain Tara

Enjoying the three ingredients of life

Lifeline - 20 May, 17
By Mahima Sultan Ali

We have all heard people say that there is no age limit to learning but how many do we actually know taking such gutsy actions.

Optimism Achievement

Lifeline - 31 May, 17
By Nain Tara and Mahima Sultan

Yaseen was not a learned person for 20 years of his life but after one stumble, committed to become independent and even managed to positively affect his surroundings.

Paxi Cab Service

Lifeline - 30 May, 17
By FT Correspondent

Having means of transport that caters to women alone, it has the potential to solve many of their transport issues.

Game on

Lifeline - 26 May, 17
By Nain Tara

One way to cheer up, improve concentration, build leadership and team work skills is by engaging in sports.

Heat Spell in Karachi 2017

Lifeline - 9 May, 17
By Khazima Munaf

The current spell of scorching heat however has increased incidences of dehydration and food poisoning. The Met department has also advised citizens to increase their intake of water to prevent a heat stroke.

Post end of history in Pakistan

Lifeline - 3 May, 17
By FT Correspondent

Pakistan has one of the largest labour and manpower resources in the world. The conditions however under which Pakistan's blue-collar labour works have often been raised by trade unions and...

Slow, but steady

Lifeline - 24 Apr, 17
By Shabeer Ahmed & Mahima Sultan Ali

Where Punjab experienced unprecedented spurts of development in the last decade, infrastructure conditions crumbled faster than a stale cookie in Karachi.

Lateef Mughal: Veteran trade unionist and activist dies

Lifeline - 18 Apr, 17
By Shabeer Ahmed

Affiliated with the PPP since youth, Lateef Mughal underwent imprisonment, torture but steadfastly struggled for what he believed in for labor rights....

Our thriving lenswoman
Lifeline - 4 Apr, 17 By Nain Tara
Rosheen Khan: The light footed ground breaker
Lifeline - 14 Mar, 17 By Khazima Munaf
Pride of the nation
Lifeline - 30 Dec, 16 By Umema Babar

Looking back in 2016

Lifeline - 30 Dec, 16
By Khazima Munaf

The year 2016 will be boarding its train for departure soon. While many bemoaned and rejoiced its 365 days, FutureToday looks back at its major events which were a source of joy and shock for us.

Community TV for Youth

Lifeline - 30 Dec, 16
By Khazima Munafa & Umema Babar

Understanding and embracing the ground realities of today’s media, Beehive Peoples Media has aimed to overcome this deficiency in dissemination of information and taken initiative in...

Devastating Medicines

Lifeline - 20 Dec, 16
By Umema Babar

Tobacco kills around 6 million people each year including passive smokers. It is one of the biggest health threat the world has ever faced. Even nonsmokers are being affected by the...

Meet Malir's version of quirky and funny

Lifeline - 14 Dec, 16
By FT Correspondent

A typical court jester who adores Govinda, Faisal is the type in whose company one may die from laughing continuously. Full of jokes and witty one liners, it is unimaginable for...

Introducing Malir Stars : Episode 3

Lifeline
By FT Correspondent

Munawwar Ali never decided on what to do with his life.Whatever he wanted, his family let him pursue. For example, he studied in two schools, one in the...

Introducing Malir Stars : Episode 2

Lifeline
By FT Correspondent

Javed Iqbal was like Sanjay Dutt’s infamous character, Moosa Bhai. Easily ticked off, frequently found quarrelling, he was nothing if not your typical hindi film hero...

Introducing Malir Stars

Lifeline
By FT Correspondents

A place that incites such fear in people’s heart as a hub of unrest and political divides that generally the other side of the life it supports is overlooked...

Pakistan Calling Film Festival

Lifeline - 1 Dec, 16
By Umema Babar

With growing importance and expanding film making industries all around the world, our budding Pakistani Film making productions celebrated this revival of cinema in ...

#16DaysOfGBVactivism

Lifeline - 16 Dec, 16
By FT Desk

Gender based violence is a global pandemic which people across the world are suffering from and are at pains to counter via legislation and other means. ...

Home away from home
Lifeline By Alice Peter
Gloves of Steel
Lifeline By Musab K Ghouri
A Builder's Craft
Lifeline By Sana Chaudhry

A mere shout in the void or a strong statement?

Lifeline - 23 Apr, 16
By Sana Chaudhry

There was quite a lot of fervent surrounding a Bollywood film that was recently released in Pakistan...

Five things to remember this summer

Lifeline - 23 Apr, 16
By Sana Chaudhry

The first time it happened, I was at a friend’s house admiring a vase. The particular vase in question was perched on top of her dresser, and...

From Coffee to Chai

Lifeline - 23 Apr, 16
By Khadija Desai

Upscale Dhabas have opened across Defence that allow people to choose between chai joints and coffee houses. A large chunk of...

Reconnecting


The new plaything for Pakistani broadcast media: Qandeel Baloch

Lifeline
By Alice Peter

The gloves are off and the judgmental glasses are put on; fatwas have been declared and sides have been chosen.

The New-Age Mantra; Do It Yourself

Lifeline
By Sana Chaudhry

The first time it happened, I was at a friend’s house admiring a vase. The particular vase in question was perched on top of her dresser.

10 Lessons We Learnt From Kung Fu Panda 3

Lifeline
By Alice Peter

Released in Pakistan on March 18 was the best example of educational media messages wrapped in an entertainment package......

Searching For the Perfect Pout

Lifeline
By Sana Chaudhry

As waistlines get slimmer, women’s lips get fatter. The latest craze to hit the fashion world has females going to extreme lengths.

The Price of Honor

Lifeline
By Sana Chaudhry

The month of April began with extremely troubling news. A young bride was allegedly murdered by her husband for not being a virgin .

Is it enough?

Lifeline
By Elvis Gill

Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park was the go to recreational spot for the Christian community of Lahore on March 27, to spend time with their loved ones and celebrate Easter, but little was they aware of the dire catastrophe that awaited them.

How dead are we?
Lifeline By Zain Rizwan

Easter: Religious faith of some, spiritual thirst of others

Lifeline
By Alice Peter

As the 40-days fasting spell of Lent drew to an end, Christians all around the world prepared themselves for the fulfillment of Torah and the climax of Scriptures.

In the spotlight: Lyari

Lifeline
By Our Correspondents

Taking a look at the people of, and state of governance in, Lyari.

Viewpoints: The Bright Side, Raise Your Hand If You’re Unmarried

Lifeline
By Alice Peter

A number of blogs on various aspects of the city.

Outside of paternal affection

Lifeline
Future Today Report

Every time my friends talked about how their fathers did wonder that no other could, I sat clueless.

Appreciating culture

Lifeline
By Sana Chaudhry

Appropriating Culture vs. Appreciating Culture; where is the line?

The Tormented Lover

Lifeline
By Alice Peter

Why we should love Karachi.