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Top Cultural Dances in Pakistan That Tell a Story of Love and Celebration
Dance is the poetry of the body. It expresses things through gestures that are not possible to do via words. Also, the activity of Dance came in seeing the flexibility
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Damascus Knives and Blades of Wazirabad: How They are Made and What is Unique About Them?
If you are fond of exploring the history of the world, then you would know the wonders of Damascus knives and steel. It has always mesmerized scientists due to its
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Makli Necropolis: One of the Largest Necropolis in the World
When it comes to going places, historical areas, monuments, museums attract the tourists more because there is a lot to learn from there. Every ancient structure or any necropolis preserved
Top 10 Traditional Markets to Explore in Pakistan
Top 10 Traditional Markets to go for Shopping in Pakistan Preserving the natural cultural heritage and beauty is the fundamental thing to do for an individual. Pakistan serves to be
The Metamorphosis of King Zain-ul-Abidin
King Zain-ul-Abidin was the eighth King (Sultan) of Kashmir, belonging to the Shah Mir Dynasty which ruled Kashmir from 1339 to 1561 and can be attributed at establishing Islam in
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Bhong Mosque: A Beauteous and Dazzling Architectural Vision
Bhong is a small town situated in Rahim Yar Khan District, and is 200 km away from Bhawalpur. In this unsusceptible place stands the Bhong Mosque that is like no
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The Beautiful Craft of Handmade Basketry in Pakistan
Basketry: An Age Old Tradition Throughout the ages one finds basketry as a widely used skill in every human culture. However the age of this craft cannot be ascertained because
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Jamila and the Amir
Jamila and the Amir More than 1000 years ago, Mansura was the historic capital of the Ummayyid Caliphate. It was a beautiful city and the first one to be built
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Hammal and Mahganj
Hammal and Mahganj is a Baluchi folk tale which portrays one man’s sacrifice for his religion and his people. The Historic Port of Kalmat Ruled by Sardar Jaihand On
Noori Jam Tamachi
A Celebrated Sindhi Folk Tale: Noori Jam Tamachi Noori Jam Tamachi is one of the seven romances in Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s most famous ‘Shah Jo Risalo’. The other six
Peshawar – Mahabat Khan Mosque & Mohalla Sethian
Following we take a look at a spectacular specimen of Mughal architecture (the only one in Peshawar), as well as some rare residential buildings: Mahabat Khan Mosque Background You can
70 Decades Old Shah Allah Ditta Village and Buddhist Caves
Shah Allah Ditta Village: A Picturesque Historical Place Strikingly, the old village is titled after a well known Mughal Dervish Shah Allah Ditta and holds a significant presence for its
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Pakistan Heritage Cuisine Wins Gourmand Award 2018
Pakistan Heritage Cuisine: Best Asian Cookbook in the World Pakistan Heritage Cuisine was the only cookbook nominated from Pakistan and that too for two categories i.e. ‘Asian – Published in Asia’
The Meaning and Significance of Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli is an ancient stone which has been admired for its beauty, significance and uses since pre-historic times. From the earliest records available, lapis lazuli was found to be
Art Exhibitions at the Khaas Art Gallery
The Team at Khaas Art Gallery The Khaas Art Gallery, Islamabad, started off as ‘The Art Gallery’ in 1992. The foundation for the establishment was set in 1992 by local
Sindhi Embroidery – Yet Another Gift From Gujrat
Gujrat, a renowned city located in the Province of Punjab is quite popular for its embroidery work. In different parts of this locality, one might see craftsmen and women working
Historical Art in Pakistan
Art as a Cultural Phenomenon Art is a collective term used to signify a vast array of cultural as well as historic traditions that signify a certain civilization, or era.
Noor Mahal of Bahawalpur
Noor Mahal (the Palace of Light) is situated in Bhawalpur, which is the 12th largest city of Pakistan and was once the capital of the Princely State of Bahawalpur. A