Exploring the distinctive Pakistani Urdu cinema of the ’60s
Uncovering the tomb of the mythical princess and other hidden stories
The Jain temples in Nagarparkar add to the mystery surrounding recently discovered statues of Mahavira in the area
A masterly anthology of the travel accounts of 45 Muslim women, written in ten languages
Religious sites of Jainism in Pakistan are mostly not functional, except in Thar and Parkar, where the situation is a little different
Dating back to the Gandhara period, the historic Mankiala stupa is no longer what it used to be
An otara serves as a centre for cultural activity
The architectural remains in Bhodesar are a legacy of the Jains of Nangarparker – a community that once thrived in the city
Sardharo Shiva temple, located a few miles away from the Indian border, is one of the most revered Hindu temples in Pakistan
The earliest settlement of Takshashila, now known as Taxila, was once populated by Persians and Greeks
The village of Bhalwa, one of the major tourist attractions in Nagarparkar, is where the famous Marvi’s Well is located
There is a case for more research into the history of Rawalpindi’s Purana Qila… where Koh-i-Noor is claimed to have been hidden
Once the seat of ruling dynasties of Sindh, the Pacco Qilo in Hyderabad now presents a sorry picture of neglect.
Increased focus on the development of villages around old heritage sites can go a long way in promoting tourism in the far-flung areas of Pakistan
Mohenjo Daro is a symbol of the region’s rich, glorious past, the loss of which will be a huge cultural and historical blow not only to Pakistan...
With the recent developments in the Kalash valley and fast-disappearing local rituals, it is now more important than ever to document the ancient...
Bagh Jogian, which once told tales of victory and defeat, speaks today only of neglect, disinterest and threats from urbanisation
Pakistan is a haven for pirated books, international and local. One reason for this is that too many books are difficult to find, and when...
