Forts of Potohar — guardians of history and culture
by Farman Ali The Potohar region, with its rugged charm and profound historical depth, has long captivated the imagination of
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KLF 2025: Where Soil, Stories, and Soul Converged
The 16th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) concluded on Sunday, Feb 9, after three days of impassioned dialogue, cultural performances, and literary exploration. Themed “Narratives from the Soil,” the event brought together academics, writers, thinkers, artists, and policymakers from Pakistan and beyond, to explore stories rooted in local landscapes while addressing global challenges. Over 50 sessions, 30+ book launches, and vibrant youth engagement underscored literature’s power to bridge divides and amplify Pakistan’s cultural heritage.
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by Waseem Altaf Writing textbooks for students who are in a formative stage is serious business. Errors and omissions on
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A 2,500-kilometer road trip by Anzor Bukharsky, one of Central Asia’s most beloved photographers and cultural commentators, offers a rare
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PNCA to open culture centre in Gilgit-Baltistan
High Asia Herald Report Islamabad, Feb 17: Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will set-up its regional culture centre
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Sweat, Blood and Central Asian dance
Dance is an integral part of life in Central Asia; it can be seen both in rural settings and on
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The art of the wood carving in Tajikistan
Tajikistan has a rich heritage of exquisite wood carvings. Dr Larisa Dodkhudoeva from the Institute of History, Archeology, and Ethnography
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How capitalism drives cancel culture
Beware of splashy corporate gestures when they leave existing power structures intact. by Helen Lewis Tumbrels are rattling through the streets
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Ali Shir Navayi and the rich world of Turkic-Persian poetry
Ali Shir Navayi a Turkic poet, writer, politician, linguist, and mystic, was the greatest representative of Chagatai literature and left a lasting impact on Central Asian
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More than ‘ethnic’ cuisine-III
Naba Basar discovers the secrets of healthy, organic and innovative mountain cuisine from Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. She shares her experiences
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Naba Basar discovers the secrets of healthy, organic and innovative mountain cuisine from Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. She shares her experiences
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Tajikistan bans Russified surnames
Lawmakers in a move to revive traditional names approve a bill banning identification documents containing Russified surname News Desk DUSHANBE:
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What do theaters in Tajikistan tell us?
Five-wives-of-Khodja-Nasreddin_-dir.-Olim-Salimov-Mayakovskiy-theater-photo-Ulugova Lolisanam Ulugova traces the roots, evolution and contemporary theatre in Tajikistan which goes back to ancient centuries. In her
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Tajik fashion and challenges of achieving a global breakthrough
Could this be the long-awaited breakthrough sought by Tajik artists that have been trying to send a message to the
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How Ikat accompanied history in Central Asia
Ikat is a fabric that got its name from the resist dye technique used to make its patterns. But Professor
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