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What was special at Jashn-e-Faiz Festival in Lahore?
News Desk
Lahore: The three-day Faiz Festival concluded at Alhamra Arts Council on Sunday, drawing a large audience of literary enthusiasts, intellectuals, and art lovers.
The festival, dedicated to the legendary poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz,…
Khuda Bakhsh Sarai: A Forgotten Relic of Multan’s Glorious Past
M Atif Ismail
Multan: Among the six historic Sarai (inns) that once flourished around the Multan City Railway Station, only Khuda Bakhsh Sarai remains operational today. Once a vital stop for travelers from across the country, this Sarai…
“Rang-e-Pakistan 2025” to Celebrate Pakistan’s Rich Heritage
APP
Islamabad: The "Rang-e-Pakistan 2025" cultural festival is set to take place in the federal capital from February 21-23, organized through the collaborative efforts of Lok Virsa and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA).…
Plastic Vs Palm Leave: Cultural Decline of Basketry in South Punjab
M Atif Ismail
Punjab: In the culturally rich region of South Punjab, the age-old craft of weaving household items from date palm leaves is slowly fading into oblivion.
Once a cornerstone of rural life, the art of creating bread…
Rising Costs and Policy Gaps Threaten Pakistan’s Hosiery Sector
Iftikhar Ahmed
Faisalabad: Pakistan’s hosiery industry, a backbone of the national economy, has long been a significant contributor to textile exports and job creation. Known for its production and export of quality knitwear, this sector…
‘Mein Ajeeb Hoon! (I am Ajeeb !)’
Ishtiaq Ahmed
Bradford: “Mein Ajeeb Hoon! (I am Ajeeb !)” is a biography of one man’s relentless effort to rise above the ordinariness.
The biography of Mohammed Ajeeb CBE “ Mein Ajee Hoon!”, the first Muslim and non-white Lord…
First Family Gur Festival Held in Abbottabad
News Desk
Abbottabad: The Agriculture Departments of Abbottabad and Mardan, in collaboration with Model Farm Services, organized the inaugural Family Gur (Jaggery) Festival at the Agriculture Department office in Abbottabad on Tuesday.…
Chitral, Swat Woolen Caps Spark Fashion Trend Across Pakistan
APP
Islamabad: Traditional woolen caps from Chitral, Swat, and Peshawar are experiencing a resurgence as a fashion trend, particularly among the younger generation in various Pakistani cities.
These vibrant, intricately designed caps…
The Hidden Cost of Warmth: Dry Fruit Prices Surge Across KP
Fakhar e Alam
Peshawar: On a foggy winter morning in Peshawar, Muhammad Zakir, a 58-year-old dry fruits trader, opens his shop in the bustling Firdus Bazaar.
Dressed in a traditional chaddar and a Chitrali woolen cap, Zakir…
South Punjab’s Hand Embroidery Weaves Bridal Dreams
Muhammad Atif Ismail
Multan: Dress enhances the wearer's appearance to exude confidence and grace by leaving an indelible impression on others, especially during festivities.
It is a silent but powerful expression of one’s identity…