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Connecting with culture: Lok Virsa holds discussion on indigenous Sufi music
Speakers discuss the origins, significance and poetry of Sufism
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Standing up for women
Cultural institutions, beliefs and practices undermine women’s autonomy and contribute to gender-based violence
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Orient meets Occident as Louvre Abu Dhabi rains light on art
One million visitors thronged island city to admire cultural feat in debut year, suggest reports
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Chinese musical concert held at PNCA
Pakistan and China to further strengthen their relations in the field of culture
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Pakistan’s diverse culture on display at Lok mela
Highlights include live folk performances by artistes from across the country
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Hungarian food fest opens in capital
The food of any country represents its culture says the Hungarian ambassador
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European musical troupe to perform in Pakistan
A five-ensemble violin performance will be held in four cities of Pakistan in the coming week
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Sufi saints remembered
The 114th annual urs of Hazrat Syed Waris Ali Shah and Hazrat Gul Bhai Warsi was celebrated
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Endorsing artists: Cultural activities to be promoted
Chohan said that the provincial government is drafting a comprehensive policy for the welfare of artists
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Trapped in a world of war
Suleman’s exhibition brings conflict zones closer to the eye
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German Weeks to start this month in Karachi
This year's German Weeks will cover a wide range of themes, including German Academic Day
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Pictures of the day: September 25, 2018
Top photographs from events around the world
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Samadhi of Satti Keval Ram: A reminder of Dera’s not too distant diverse past
Before Independence, Dera was the only district in what was then NWFP home to a significant Hindu community
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India's singing village, where everyone has their melody
Kongthong has long been cut off from the rest of the world
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Afghanistan's Charlie Chaplin says he aims to make people smile, forget grief
Afghanistan's Charlie Chaplin says he has witnessed suicide attacks, explosions and threats from militant groups
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Celebrating culture: Local, international craft celebrated
Pakistan Festival,
Global Village concludes at Lok Virsa -
Lok Virsa screens Chinese film
'Postmen in the Mountains' to celebrate cultural ties of two friendly countries
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Karachi literati bemoan dying literary culture
The environment of a library teaches us discipline, says Prof Sherwani
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World leaders ignore rights in China: censored author Yan
Yan offers frank portrayals of Chinese life prompting years of state censorship
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IGP for renaming several police stations in Punjab
Punjab IG Police suggests while naming the police stations an area’s history and culture should be kept in mind
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Frozen in time, Havana looks to put a modern stamp on its 500-year history
Havana could be compared to the colorful 1950s classic American cars that fill its roads
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Celebrating Culture: Sakafat plans Pakistan festival
Head of Sakafat Arts Forum Dr Memoona Khayal told APP that various colourful cultural activities were to take place
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A bit of the Greek islands in the heart of historic Athens
A little-known hillside neighbourhood resides in the heart of Athens
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Earliest written record of Homer's Odyssey found in Greece
Plaque has been dated to the 3rd century AD during the reign of the Roman Empire
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Musical night: Sufi songs echo in RAC
A musical night of Sufi Rang with the title of “Ki Jana Mein Kaon” was held at RAC
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Excavate heritage sites, preserve them
Cultural directorate of the province was directed on Thursday to do more to excavate heritage sites
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Showbiz people welcome national film, culture policy
Policy grants industry status to film sector, setting up film academy, abolition of duty on import of film equipment
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Indigenous culture: Senate panel reviews efforts for promoting heritage
Senate committee has suggested considering ‘heritage’ as a national issue and not subjecting it to devolution
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The beat is fading for Pakistan's Ramazan drummers
Ramazan drummers once were central to sehri waking rituals, now more and more Pakistanis rely on digital alarms
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Burials banned in Makli cemetery
The measure is aimed at protecting the archaeological site which is on the world heritage list
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Rare silk Quran helps preserve Afghanistan's cultural heritage
Each of the Quran's pages were produced by hand in a painstaking process with a team of 38 calligraphers and artists
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Three-day 'Sartyoon Sang' crafts exhibition concludes in Karachi
Sindhi handicrafts made by rural women were exhibited at Dolmen Mall
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2,000 year old coins found at Takht-e-Bahi
Archaeology directorate says they are working to excavate and preserve the site
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Saudi Arabia launches $34.7b campaign to become culture, entertainment hub
The goal is to create a true cultural industry, with theatres, cinemas and training centres
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From the 70s: 'Outsiders' explores counter-cultural expressions in Pakistan
Goethe-Institut Pakistan hosts show drawing comparisons between art scene in Germany and Pakistan
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Under attack: Promoting culture can help inculcate tolerance in society
Campaign to mark May 19 as Hazara Cultural Day launched
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Why #MeToo will fail in Pakistan
Copy pasting the MeToo movement in Pakistan without a local context is perhaps the single biggest disservice
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Living traditions: Culture strengthens national harmony: Marriyum
Information minister opens three-day free entry public event
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Aliki gone
Ajoka followed and the rest is history known to all with an interest in a theatre with a social conscience
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Promoting culture: Lok Virsa youth mela opens Friday
The main features of the mela include works by young artisans, live folk music and folk dance performances
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Hestourex exhibition: G-B showcases culture in Turkey
Emphasis on increasing mutual touristic exchange, linkages between the two countries was discussed
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Pakistan-Afghanistan festival held in Capital
Festival was hosted by Cultoor, an organisation working on cross-border cultural connections in central and south Asia
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Egypt's Pharaonic-style park opens museum on Chinese culture
Museum, with the ceiling decorated with Chinese red lanterns, introduces the history of China
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Lahore Biennale 01: Shehr-O-Funn begins from March 18
Projects from various artists will be exhibited at venues across the city
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Cultural Revolution: Women eager to work despite barriers
Still face lack of education, harassment, limited mobility
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Hyderabad welcomes back Lahooti Melo with open arms
Sindh’s musicians given a chance to showcase their talent, interact with industry bigwigs
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Local artisans show off work at Sindh Craft Festival
Festival continues till tomorrow
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CPEC Cultural Caravan: First China-Pakistan festival kicks off
Paintings, photographs and documentaries produced during exchange programme showcased
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First ever policy on film, culture soon, says Marriyum
The minister said that Pakistan will participate for the first time in the Shanghai Beijing film festival
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Saudi women begin running on high fitness ambitions
Dozens of health enthusiasts participated in the first session of the all-women race