Saturday, 18th May 2013 | 6:00 pm

Calling all civic-minded geeks! Come apply your geek or creative skills to transforming your city for the better!

We need to start thinking differently about public service and the institution of government if we want to make a change. Around the world, civic hackers are building open source solutions that enable city governments to be more open, efficient, and in tune with the needs of citizens. This first meetup follows up on the launch of Pakistan’s first Civic Hackathon, which brought together developers, designers, urban mappers, data analysts, and problem solvers to create web and mobile solutions to Pakistan’s civic problems.

We’re bringing together a peace corps of geeks for civic betterment. Join us at T2F to discuss how your tech, creative, and problem solving skills can come together to transform your city.

Date: Saturday, 18th May, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm
Suggested Donation: Anything you like. Please support our vision of intellectual poverty alleviation by donating generously.
Venue: PeaceNiche | T2F
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Sunday, 2nd June 2013 | 7:00 pm

Join us at T2F for an evening of eastern classical music as Karam Abbas, Waseem Abbas and Yousuf Kerai pay tribute to the late Ustad Ahmed Ali Khan.

Karam Abbas Khan and Waseem Abbas Khan belong to the Gwalior gharana, famous for its repertoire of khayal singing. Sons of the late Ustad Ahmed Ali Khan and grandsons of Ustad Umeed Ali Khan, both classical vocalists of great renown.

Karam and Waseem are committed to continuing their family legacy and finding ways in which to experiment with merging their techniques and styles with contemporary musical forms. Karam was awarded the Nigar Filmi Award in 2002 and was nominated for PTV’s Best Classical Singer Award in 1997. He released a ghazal album, produced in collaboration with the late songbird of Pakistan, Mehnaz, in the year 2000. Karam worked with a fusion band called Garaj in 2005 and has had the honor of performing at the Royal Albert Hall in London that same year. His most recent tour was in the USA in the year 2010. Karam has now shifted his focus to grooming his younger brother Waseem, who is proving to be a promising vocalist in his own right.

The musical performance, featuring Karam and Waseem Abbas on vocals and Yousuf Kerai on tabla, will be preceded by a lecture-demo elucidating the art of khayal singing and the Gwalior style.

Date: Sunday, 2nd June, 2013
Time: 7:00 pm
Entry: Rs. 300
Venue: PeaceNiche | T2F
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Friday, 17th May 2013 | 7:00 pm

Join us at T2F for an evening with percussive guitarist, Usman Riaz who will perform music from ‘Circus in the Sky’, screen his film ‘Ruckus’ and also share updates about his new projects.

TEDGlobal Fellow Usman Riaz is a young Pakistani musician making a worldwide mark with his astonishing and fun-to-listen-to technique. Influenced by percussive guitarists who move beyond strumming to striking, treating their fretboard like the soundboard of a piano, Usman makes a sound that feels larger than the instrument itself, with a compelling pattern of repetition and variation that harkens to mystical music traditions. In 2011, a viral video for his song ‘Fire Fly’ helped bring his sound from the Pakistani music community to a global audience. He is now collaborating with other musicians in Pakistan and working on a new album of original music.

Date: Friday, 17th May, 2013
Time: 7:00 pm
Entry: Rs. 300
Venue: PeaceNiche | T2F
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Sunday, 5th May 2013 | 7:00 pm

Join us at T2F for an evening of qavvaali featuring Taj and Shaad Mohammed Niazi.

Hailing from the Atrauli Gharana, Taj and Shaad Mohammed Niazi are amongst the finest contemporary practitioners of Hazrat Amir Khusrau’s kalaam. The progeny of the late, critically acclaimed Moin Niazi, recipient of a Pride of Performance award, the troupe has performed widely across the subcontinent, from Pakpattan to Dhaka. Taj and Shaad Mohammed Niazi perform regularly in Karachi and we are delighted to host their first performance at T2F.

Date: Sunday, 5th May, 2013
Time: 7:00 pm
Entry: Rs. 300
Venue: PeaceNiche | T2F
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Saturday, 4th May 2013 | 6:00 pm

Join us at T2F for an evening of conversation with Dr. Attiya Inayatullah as she discusses her journey to the National Assembly, shares her thoughts on women in politics, and her hopes and aspirations for the next generation of Pakistani women leaders.

Dr. Attiya Inayatullah is a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan. She holds a PhD in Social Demography as well as a Masters in Sociology and Anthropology. She is acknowledged in the fields of international relations, human rights, population and social development, and women’s empowerment, in Pakistan and globally. In recognition of her services, she is the recipient of the coveted Ceres Medal, the only UN award for women and has received the highest civil award in Pakistan for public service.

Dr. Inayatullah has served as Minister for Women’s Development, Social Welfare, and Special Education. She was successful in using her ministerial office to obtain political space for women at all three tiers of the democratic structure through constitutional amendments. Dr. Inayatullah is among the most senior parliamentarians with a record for initiating a range of women and child related legislation, which include the Domestic Violence Bill, Acid Throwing and Burn Victims Protection Bill, Corporal Punishment Prohibition Bill, Reproductive Health and Rights Bill, Marriage Act, Restraint Act, and the Child Rights Charter Bill.

Date: Saturday, 4th May, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm
Suggested Donation: Anything you like. Please support our vision of intellectual poverty alleviation by donating generously.
Venue: PeaceNiche | T2F
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Wednesday, 1st May 2013 | 7:00 pm

Join us at T2F for a session with Dr. Murad Khan as philosophy and science come together in a discussion about the enigma of suicide.

Suicide is a major global public health problem with an estimated one million deaths worldwide (approximately 6000-8000 in Pakistan) every year. It is one of the most personal yet complex acts anyone can perform, as it goes to the very core of the concept of human existence and the meaning of life. Suicide cuts across all national, ethnic, religious and social boundaries, though there are variations in rates and methods used between and within different societies, cultures and religions. Traditionally, suicides were rare in Islamic countries but have shown a worrying and dramatic rise in recent years. Although the vast majority of suicides are preventable, there are formidable challenges in preventing premature and needless deaths.

Dr. Murad Moosa Khan was born and educated in Karachi, attending DJ Science and Dow Medical Colleges, before training as a psychiatrist at Kings College London. He is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and has a PhD in suicide epidemiology from the University of London, UK. At present, he is Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry at the Aga Khan University. His clinical and research interests include suicide and attempted suicide, mental health of women, and medical ethics. He serves on the Boards of several national and international mental health organisations.

Date: Wednesday, 1st May, 2013
Time: 7:00 pm
Suggested Donation: Anything you like. Please support our vision of intellectual poverty alleviation by donating generously.
Venue: PeaceNiche | T2F
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Saturday, 27th April 2013 | 7:00 pm

Join us at T2F for an evening showcasing Sufi, Eastern Classical, Folk, and Western Contemporary dance performances.

World Dance Day, introduced in 1982 by the UNESCO International Dance Committee, aims to bring dancers together to celebrate the art form, revel in its universality, and to transcend political, cultural and ethnic barriers. World Dance Day brings people together in peace and friendship through the language of dance.

Raqs Mein Hai Sara Jahan features performances by:

Munawar Chao
Munawar is a trained classical dancer and has been performing for over 25 years. A disciple of Sheema Kermani, he specializes in Bharatanatyam and also performs other genres of classical, modern, folk and sufi dance.

Joshinder Chaggar
Joshinder is a performing artist from Australia and is trained in Bharatnatyam and modern contemporary dance. She was featured in Zeb & Haniya’s music video, ‘Aitebar’ in 2007 and created a modern contemporary dance drama, ‘Conversations’ in 2010.

Rajab Ali Sayed
Rajab recently graduated from the National College of Arts and is a visual and performance artist. He has produced, choreographed and performed two critically acclaimed ballet recitals in collaboration with Suhaee Abro.

Khaista Khan
Khaista is a folk dancer from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Half Iraqi and half Ghazni, her unique dance style features a blend of the folk dances of Kurdistan, Afghanistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Suhaee Abro
Suhaee began her training in classical dance at the age of seven under Sheema Kermani. She has performed in Pakistan, India and Nepal and is the Dance Director for ‘Nritaal’, a dance and music group.

Leva Folk Dance Group
Leva is a genre of celebratory folk dance from Balochistan.

Date: Saturday, 27th April, 2013
Time: 7:00 pm
Entry: Rs. 300
Venue: PeaceNiche | T2F
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Tuesday, 23rd April 2013 | 7:30 pm

Join us at T2F for an evening of chai and conversation with novelist, Shazaf Fatima Haider.

Shazaf will talk about her debut novel How It Happened, her inspirations, and experiences with publishing. The session will be moderated by Hani Yousuf, editor of This Karachi Life, an upcoming magazine of culture and art in Karachi.

After the session, Shazaf will be available for one-on-one chats at the café upstairs. She will also sign books, answer questions and share tips on the process of writing, editing, and publishing a book while juggling another job.

Shazaf Fatima Haider is the author of How It Happened, a novel about arranged marriages. It has been published by Penguin India and was released in January 2013. Shazaf is a teacher as well as a writer and lives in Karachi.

Date: Tuesday, 23rd April, 2013
Time: 7:30 pm
Suggested Donation: Anything you like. Please support our vision of intellectual poverty alleviation by donating generously.
Venue: PeaceNiche | T2F
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Thursday, 18th April – Sunday, 21st April 2013 | 8:00 pm

Join us at T2F for three short plays from the SHOOT/GET TREASURE/REPEAT series by Mark Ravenhill.

• Fear and Misery
• War and Peace
• Crime and Punishment

Directed and performed by Sarmad Khoosat and Nimra Bucha with Adnan Jaffar & Channan Hanif.

Lighting Design: Khizer Idrees
Production: Samreen Yousuf

These plays were first produced as Ravenhill for Breakfast at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh in August 2007 by Paines Plough, with the support of David Johnson.

Warning: Very strong language and some violence. Not suitable for children under the age of 15.

Dates: Thursday 18th April – Sunday 21st April 2013
Time: 8:00 pm
Entry: Rs. 800 [passes available for prior collection at T2F]
Venue: PeaceNiche | T2F
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