Author: Mindful Team

Virgo season is here! As the air gets crisper and summer begins to wind down, this is the time to shake things up, organise your life and take on the projects you’ve been avoiding. ‘Back to school’ period isn’t just for kids, but for adults too, who hope to seriously set things right.For Muslims around the world, in particular, as the blessed month of Rabiʽ al-Awwal is welcomed, it’s the perfect opportunity to remind ourselves of the teachings of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW). We must look inwards to reflect on the current state of our people; what role can we…

August is a particularly special month for us Pakistanis. With every city decorated elaborately in green and white, the days leading up to August 14th- Pakistan’s Independence Day- have an air of pride, unity and celebration. The national flag is raised in all sizes on commercial buildings, iconic landmarks and in private balconies. Local markets stock up on patriotic merchandise, while bright lights illuminate the streets. However, as the nation marks its 76th year of freedom, something feels different. The festivity comes with a sense of accountability and the realisation to do more. Let us begin with reflecting, recognising our…

Minahil Hussain takes us along on a trip with her family to Türkiye As the plane made its descent, I peeked outside my window to catch a glimpse of Istanbul’s skyline. It was almost midnight, thus my hopes of catching a bird’s-eye view of the Bosphorus were dashed. Instead, looking out, I witnessed millions of stars, shining like diamonds. I couldn’t complain. As we stepped out of the aircraft, I realised the airport was huge- one could spend hours just exploring it. However, by the time we were done with immigration, all we really wanted to do was get to our…

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“The most experimental songs ever are about to be released” Zeb Bangash, known for her euphonious and melodious voice has been a regular at the treasured Coke Studio and given us songs that hold a special place in many hearts across the world. Since the beginning of her career, she’s brought great pride to the country as a fitting representative of Pakistani music and talent. Her soulful voice has been celebrated through the many accolades and awards she’s earned. Everyone is familiar with Zeb’s hypnotic vocals that drip with emotion, creating a sense of purity and calmness, but Durrah Aman…

I was gifted this book by my daughter. When she first told me about the concept, a classical music ‘track’ for each day with a short description of the piece, the composer and the writer’s thoughts on them, I was skeptical. It sounded a little simplistic, as if one was to be guided into listening to a neglected genre. But since receiving the book, I’ve found it-against my natural skepticism- invaluable.