Shehzad Roy: Fighting for Change in Pakistani Education

By Sonya Rehman Last month, well-known Pakistani pop star, Shehzad Roy made an appearance at Harvard to talk about music, activism and his new documentary series, Chal Parha (Urdu for: Come, Teach), which highlights the extensive issues plaguing Pakistan’s education system. Having visited over 200 schools across the country, in an interview with DAWN, Roy … More Shehzad Roy: Fighting for Change in Pakistani Education

Shehzad Roy and Abida Parveen Collaborate for a Cause

By Sonya Rehman Sitting barefooted, Shehzad strums an acoustic guitar – the notes of which are uplifting, soft loops. The bare room is coloured cream, and on the wall behind Shehzad, a green blackboard hangs, the words ‘Believe in equality in education’ are chalked, on the board’s centre. And for a while, you’re led to … More Shehzad Roy and Abida Parveen Collaborate for a Cause