Legend | The origins of the name of the Margalla Hills in Islamabad

Punjabi Folktale | A miracle at the Mazaar of Heer and Ranjha

Epic Adventure | Absorbed into Urdu from Arabic | One of the most famous heroes in Muslim lore

Epic Adventure | Arabic, Persian and Urdu | The beginning of Hazaar Raatein, or Alif Laila

Legend | An ancient fort in Balochistan

Folk Satire | Turkish, Persian, Arabic and Urdu | A fable on sharing food, and not looking down on people

Deep within the enchanting valley of Chitral, nestled amidst towering mountains, there lies a village named Mroi. In this village, a...

Once upon a time, in a village in modern-day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, there lived two brothers who were the best of friends. Their...

As the world moves towards fast-paced urbanization providing a glittering and lavish image, something behind the big curtain has been...

During Islam's golden age, women shined. Their brilliance and intelligence illuminated the path towards progress and enlightenment. Some...

Nusaybah bint Ka'ab (625 CE) - An early convert to Islam, Nusaybah participated in multiple battles, defending and protecting Prophet...

During the British Raj, a Yousafzai tribal elder found himself imprisoned for his dedication to the Khudai Khidmatgar Movement. His...

Pharwala Fort | The last symbol of Gakhar rule in the Potohar region

Zoroastrian Cosmology | The Story of Atar, the God of, and Anahita, the Water Goddess

‘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...

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.

A folio depicting the scene of Sohrab's Death (British Museum) The story of Rustam and Sohrab is one of the most famous and tragic tales...

Punjabi Folktale | A fable teaching children important lessons on unity, and overcoming fear

Ecological Folklore | The Night-Blooming Jasmine (Raat ki Rani) flower

Ecological Folklore | The Day-Blooming Jasmine (Din ka Raja) flower