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Saghar Siddiqui
‘Jis ehad mein lutt jaye faqeeron ki kamayi, Uss daur ke Sultan se kuch bhool hui hai.’ In an era where beggars are robbed of their belongings, The ruler of that era must have made some mistake. These were the words scribbled by Saghar on the foil paper of a cigarette pack and sent to President Ayub when he had desired to meet Saghar. The story of Saghar Siddiqui is a tragedy that is a mirror for this country. He was born in Ambala in the year 1928 with the name Muhammad Akht

Rida Baloch
May 7, 20234 min read


The Ancient City Complex: Madain
Madain, also known as Ctesiphon, is an ancient city in modern-day Iraq. The city is known for its rich history and role in shaping society.

Folkloristan
Apr 26, 20233 min read


Mullah Nasruddin, in the words of Amir Khusrow
The stories of Mullah Nasruddin were originally transmitted orally, through storytelling and performance, during the Seljuk era.

Folkloristan
Feb 26, 20233 min read


Dastaan-e-Ameer Hamza; Origins and History
Daastan-e-Ameer Humza (also known as Humzanama or Tilism-e-Hoshruba) is a traditional Persian story originally written in the 13th century.

Folkloristan
Feb 26, 20233 min read


Traditional Healing Practices Among Pakistanis
The region is known for its vast and diverse landscape, which has contributed to the development of unique knowledge and healing practices.

Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20232 min read


Tea
Chaye has a long and fascinating history that stretches back centuries. Its origin is thought to be in China, where it was first cultivated

Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20233 min read


Traditional Kohl
Traditional Kohl, known as kajal or Surma, is an ancient cosmetic substance used worldwide for thousands of years.

Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20232 min read


The Nastaliq Script
The Nastaliq script is a form of the Arabic script that is particularly associated with Persian. It was used in what is now Pakistan.

Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20232 min read


List of Gurdwaras in Pakistan
Often known as the birthplace of Sikhism, several important Sikh heritage sites dot the country, some of the Gurdwaras in Pakistan in blog.

Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20232 min read


Anti-Semitism: a Colonial Construct in Pakistan
Islam sees itself as a continuation of the Abrahamic tradition, which includes Judaism and Christianity, and therefore shares same spirit.

Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20233 min read


Barbarikon: the Lost Roman City in Pakistan
Barbarikon was an ancient city near the modern-day city of Karachi in Pakistan, a prominent center of trade during the Roman era.

Folkloristan
Feb 17, 20232 min read


Tahir Javed Mughal
Tahir Javed Mughal is a renowned Pakistani writer who contributed significantly to Urdu literature. He was born on December 16, 1944.

Komal Salman
Feb 13, 20233 min read


Occult Science and Theory in the Middle Ages
Several medieval manuscripts from the Muslim world discuss talismans, magic, the zodiac, omens, and the like.

Folkloristan
Feb 4, 20233 min read


Takht-e-Sulaiman in Ibn Battuta's Writings
The legendary explorer Ibn Battuta, in his travelogue Ibn Battuta writes of the legend surrounding Takht-e-Sulaiman.

Folkloristan
Jan 27, 20233 min read


Historic Palaces in Pakistan
Historic Palaces | Pakistan
Faizan Fakhar
Jan 17, 20231 min read


The Forts of Potohar Region
There are other historic buildings near the fort, namely, Khair-un-Nisa’s tomb and Gurudwara Choa Sahib.
Saad Asad
Jan 17, 20236 min read


Mubarak Haveli, Lahore
Situated inside Mochi Gate near Bazar Hakiman, Mubarak Haveli Lahore was built in 1863 on eight canals of land.

Muhammad Affan
Jan 17, 20232 min read


Shakir Shujabadi
Shakir was born with a childhood disability causing linguistic barriers. He was raised in a poverty-stricken environment.

Rida Baloch
Dec 29, 20223 min read


Sara Shagufta
Sara Shagufta | Broken yet fierce, one of the most powerful Urdu poetesses

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Dec 29, 20223 min read


Top 13 Historical Forts in Azad Kashmir
The mountainous and beautiful region of Azad Kashmir is home to several impressive fortresses that have played a significant role.
Saad Asad
Dec 16, 20226 min read
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