2022 saw a rise of Pakistani pop culture worldwide, punctuated by a Grammy win, Ms. Marvel and an ovation at Cannes. ALI SETHI AND SHAE GILL: (Singing in non-English language). SHAPIRO: For the first ...

On this week's Lost Notes, contributor Arshia Haq dove into origins of Disco Se Aagay, a Pakistani pop album by Nermin Niazi. In the 80s, Niazi and her brother Feisal (the children of two highly ...

In seemingly innocuous music videos, a group of Pakistani pop stars don colorful face paint, elaborate costumes and silly expressions. But behind the guise lie biting lyrics that critique top brass ...

One of Pakistan's most popular singers has traded candy-coated pop for fiercely political songs. Shehzad Roy, 34, says his charitable work in poor... Pakistan Heartthrob Trades Pop For Political ...

ALI SETHI AND SHAE GILL: (Singing in non-English language). SHAPIRO: For the first time ever, a Pakistani woman won a Grammy. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "MOHABBAT") AROOJ AFTAB: (Singing in non-English ...

2022 saw a rise of Pakistani pop culture worldwide, punctuated by a Grammy win, Ms. Marvel and an ovation at Cannes. Why was Pakistani pop culture so big in 2022? ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: This year, a ...