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Coke Studio Pakistan is bringing Gen Z music now. Folk artists aren’t exactly thrilled

Coke Studio Nu.WAV is set to launch in September. The trailer, released a week ago, has 13 million views and looks more like a Stranger Things promo than a musical show.

Haniya Aslam’s death has left fans in disbelief. Swanand Kirkire says she had much more to give

Haniya Aslam’s death on Sunday in Islamabad due to a cardiac arrest has left a void in the hearts of fans and musicians, including those in India.

Pakistanis think Coke Studio Season 15 is pathetic, succumbed to clichéd musical choices

A majority of social media users and two national newspapers have given ‘Coke Studio 15’ a thumbs down. The verdict is clear—only a few are loving it there.

Folk hit ‘Ma Lo Ma’ takes Bangla global—‘Like Diljit Dosanjh did for Punjabi music’

The song ‘Ma Lo Ma’ from Season 3 of Coke Studio Bangla has racked up 36 million YouTube views and a flurry of dance covers & reaction videos, from Norway to US and South Africa.

In Dubai, Coke Studio Pakistan goes global—Ali Sethi, Pasoori, Peeche Hutt and QuickStyle

QuickStyle of the Kala Chashma fame have kept Dubai buzzing with live performances at the Burj Khalifa, Emirates Towers.

Pakistan national anthem to get a makeover. More artists, regions—just like Coke Studio

A new version of Pakistan’s Qaumi Taranah or national anthem, ‘Pak Sarzameen’, will mark the country's 75th independence anniversary. Some ask if it's the right time.

Coke Studio 14 now faces plagiarism charge. Pakistanis back ‘underdog artist’

Sung by Abida Parveen and Naseebo Lal, 'Tu Jhoom' song had Pakistani fans excited until an emerging artist accused season 14 producer Xulfi of 'lifting her tune'.

Coke Studio Season 14 is out and Pakistanis are gushing over Abida Parveen

Pakistanis are not only in awe of Coke Studio's new song 'Tu Jhoom' but also the meeting of the minds between Abida Parveen and Naseebo Lal.

Ko Ko Korina: Why Pakistan is decrying a Coke Studio cover

A Coke Studio cover of the song Ko Ko Korina has been widely panned, and is perhaps the first song from the show to get more dislikes than likes on YouTube.

‘Dekhti hun kiska baap rokta hai,’ Pakistan woman shouts at police

Here’s what’s happening across the border: Minister Shireen Mazari in tweet feud over Coke Studio cover of classic, and China denies CPEC responsible for Pakistan’s economic woes.

On Camera

Prince Diana was the original influencer. She didn’t need social media

Princess Diana reminds us that influence can mean more than just earning clicks. It can inspire difficult conversations, change perceptions, and shape behaviour.

7.8% Q1 growth shows Indian economy has absorbed oil shock as domestic demand cushions global headwinds

While the Q1 figures surpassed expectations, analysts have pointed to subdued private investment, headline inflation, vulnerability to energy costs and volatile rainfall as key risks.

Uzbekistan unveils 6 Chinese J-10CE jets, becomes second foreign operator after Pakistan

The six fighters were seen in visuals aired by state television on 28 August, just a day before PM Narendra Modi arrived in Uzbekistan on an official visit.

Pakistan’s most embarrassing secret is internationalised. Now cricketing world is looking out for Imran

Given how arrogant and self-loving Imran is, he may not be capable of introspection even in the isolation of Adiala jail. The harsh truth is, he played the same game when it suited him.