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The city that preserves the clay art
The tradition of painting blue on buildings and pots in Multan also goes back to ancient times....Read MoreJul 24, 2023 970 0 -
Abul Hasan Naghmi’s love for Urdu
Pakistani-American author Abul Hasan Naghmi, who passed away this week at the age of 92, was an illustrious immigrant. He came to the United States as a broadcaster to work for the Voice of America in...Dec 17, 2022 733 2 -
What makes Shakespeare so fascinating?
A scene of the church from Much Ado About Nothing Photo: Alfred W. Elmore , via Wikimedia Commons A great while ago the world begun, With hey, ho, the wind and the rain, But...Apr 23, 2022 2269 1 -
Poem: “The treasure in our hearts”
An interpretation of Sufi poet Bulleh Shah's verses...Read MoreOct 20, 2021 1076 0 -
Shaukat Ali, who enriched Pakistani culture with devotional music, passes away
Popular Punjabi folk singer Shaukat Ali passed away in Lahore after liver failure on Friday, leaving behind a legacy of passion-filled singing that included classic Punjabi poem, Kalam-e-Iqbal and ghazals. Ali’s protracted illness was the result...Apr 2, 2021 1612 0 -
Why interfaith friendships matter in our fractured world
Just 3 years ago, Pew Research Center found that fifty-five percent of Protestant Christians in the U.S. surveyed believed that Islam and democracy are naturally incompatible. The media often perpetuate this alleged incompatibility, and yet, great...Sep 25, 2020 1445 0 -
Tariq Aziz – The stuff cultural icons are made of
Those of us who grew up in the golden era of Pakistan Television can vividly recall how important a role Tariq Aziz played in popularizing the channel with his trademark “Neelam Ghar – a quiz and...Jun 17, 2020 1421 0 -
Pakistan’s legendary folk singer Krishan Lal Bheel passes away
Legendary folk singer Krishan Lal Bheel, who delighted millions of people with renditions in a variety of languages, passed away in Rahim Yar Khan on Thursday after living a life devoted to celebration of music and culture....May 8, 2020 2131 2 -
A viral warning that we have gone too far against Nature
If you go against Nature, as a consequence Nature goes against you. The coronavirus outbreak has engulfed the whole world beyond race, religion and color. COVID-19 knows no boundaries over class and social status of the...Apr 8, 2020 903 3 -
Pakistan to open Sikh holy place to pilgrims after rare South Asian accord
Pakistan and India have signed an agreement to open the Kartarpur corridor, paving the way for the Sikh community to make a pilgrimage to the historical Gurdwara from November 9. Sikh communities across the world have...Oct 25, 2019 909 0