At the Crossroads of the Frontier: A Complete Guide to the Gates of Peshawar
PESHAWAR — Imagine a place where ancient kings marched, silk traders bargained for fortunes, and centuries of history passed through a single set of wooden doors. For generations, the Walled City of Peshawar gates acted as the ultimate thresholds between the wild tribal roads of Afghanistan and the legendary wealth of old India. Today, the […]
RMC hosts annual student cultural funfair
PESHAWAR – Rehman Medical College (RMC) km Saturday hosted its annual student cultural funfair. Thr campus transformed into a vibrant display of colours, creativity, and cultural expression. This popular event effectively showcased Pakistan’s rich heritage through traditional food stalls, attire, music, and jewelry. Furthermore, it combined lively celebration with thoughtful student engagement on key social […]
Music of Hope: How Peshawar’s Youth Spread Peace Through Sound
PESHAWAR — In the historic streets of Peshawar, where the echoes of a challenging past often meet the uncertainties of the present, a new generation is rewriting the city’s narrative. Jwand Parasta, an emerging band of young artists, represents a powerful story of resilience, creativity, and the enduring power of hope. These talented students use […]
Mafkoorah: A Cultural Haven Reviving Art, Language, and Identity
PESHAWAR – In the dense heart of Peshawar, an intellectual intervention quietly counters the erosion of heritage. Mafkoorah functions as more than a mere institution. Instead, it operates as a vital organ for cultural preservation in Peshawar. It pumps new life into the artistic and linguistic veins of a city facing rapid change. Consequently, this […]
Indian film ‘Dhurandhar’ faces ban in six Gulf countries
Indian propaganda film Dhurandhar has reportedly faced bans in six Gulf countries due to alleged anti-Pakistan content. Indian media reported that authorities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates blocked the film’s release. Filmmakers had tried to screen it in the region. A source associated with the film told Bollywood […]
Ella Wadiya at LeBal sparks Pakistan–India debate over Jinnah’s legacy
Ella Wadiya drew intense attention across South Asia after her appearance at the prestigious Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris because her family background reopened an old, emotional conversation about history, identity, and legacy. Social media users in Pakistan and India quickly turned a fashion debut into a political and cultural debate, and as a […]
Why Artists Leave Their Phones Behind on a Remote Menorca Island
Did you know? an 18th-century quarantine station becomes an intense Art Residency in Menorca, an 18th-century quarantine station on a small island has been transformed into an art residency where phones are completely banned. Dubbed ‘purgatory for artists‘, Quarantine offers an intensive programme devoted to finding freedom through constraint. Also Read: In the Valleys Of […]
In the Valleys Of Chitral, Where The Kalash Greet The Summer Sun
PESHAWAR – The August light in Chitral is unforgiving—sharp, golden, and heavy with heat. On the terraced slopes of Bumburet, the Kalash bend to their harvest. Wheat stalks fall in rhythmic sways of the sickle, laughter bounces off the walls of the valley, and soon, bundles of grain are carried down toward the villages. It […]
Chilam Joshi Festival: A Vibrant Celebration of Kalash Culture
PESHAWAR – Every year in May, the remote Kalash valleys of Chitral come alive with sound, colour, and prayer. The Chilam Joshi Festival, celebrated by the Kalash people to welcome spring, is currently underway. Locals have begun donning traditional black robes, intricate headpieces, and beaded jewellery that echo centuries of cultural continuity. Unlike other festivals […]