"Adhoori"means incomplete of unfulfilled, it is a short play specially written for the occasion by Shahid Nadeem and directed by Madeeha Gouhar of Ajoka Theatre. The couple is well known for their commitment to theatre for social change. Ajoka has been performing plays since 1884 and their plays invariably deal with human rights themes, especially women’s rights. Through their plays, Ajoka has spread awareness on issues such as female literacy, honour killings, health and family planning, environment and rights of the girl-child. Ajoka has performed all over Pakistan and in other countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Hong Kong, Thailand, UK and the US.

Adhoori is a story of the journey of the Pakistani woman, a story of suffering, a story of resilience and determination, asking for recognition of women as full partners in society, with out which society itself remains unfulfilled, incomplete. The Pakistani woman is at the threshold of a new era of gender equality and a national policy for Development and Empowerment of Women is a brave new beginning.

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The Cast: Uzra Butt, Tahira Imam, Maham Sarfraz, Tipu Sultan, Kamran Mujahid, Shujaat Haider

Poetry: Kishwar Naheed, Fehmida Riaz Ishrat Afreen Music Mohammad Aslam

(Dance drama on the struggle of Pakistani women) by: Shahid Nadeem

Director: Madeeha Gauhar