Is Parcham Kay Saye Talay
Aug 13, 2025
In Urdu Bazaar Lahore, the symbols of Independence Day stand for more than just patriotism, they represent livelihoods and whole communities that revolve around them.
Umaima Tanweer Khan
Umaima Tanweer Khan is a visual and digital media artist and photographer whose work is celebrated for its masterful play of natural light, ambiance and vintage backdrops. Her imagery marked by a refined use of colour, tone, shadow and light has earned her recognition at both national and international platforms. Over the years, Umaima’s work has been exhibited in prestigious venues including Space Gallery (New York), AURA International Photography & Painting Exhibition (India), and the THAAP International Exhibition of Photography (Lahore). She has been featured by Sony Middle East and Canon Asia, and has won multiple Gold Medals in the All Pakistan Photo Contest, alongside the title of Photographer of the Year by Dawn. Her photographs have appeared in international magazines such as Capturemania and Dejavu, and have been selected by National Geographic Your Shot. Beyond her artistic practice, Umaima has contributed her expertise to cultural heritage preservation. She worked with the Citizen Archive of Pakistan (CAP) and the Punjab Tourism for Economic Growth Project (PTEGP) in collaboration with the Punjab Government on the Digitisation of the Lahore Museum as both a Digital Medium Artist and Project Associate (Feb 2024 – Oct 2024). Her work on this project underscores her commitment to documenting and safeguarding Pakistan’s rich visual history.