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Beebarg and Granaz
Balochi Folktale | Beebarg, a Baloch nobleman, and Granaz, a Pashtun Lady, live Happily-Ever-After

Folkloristan
Sep 15, 20234 min read
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The Rat's Wedding
Punjabi Folktale | A woman outwits a mean rat

Folkloristan
Sep 13, 20237 min read
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The Crow Girl
Kashmiri Folktale | A story of friendship and loyalty, between a girl and her crow

Folkloristan
Sep 8, 20234 min read
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The Mystery of Mohatta Palace
Urban Legend | The Mohatta Palace in Karachi, Pakistan, is believed to be haunted

Folkloristan
Sep 6, 20232 min read
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How did Karachi get it's name?
Legend | Kolachi, the girl who lives on in the memory of the people of Karachi

Folkloristan
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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Kohistani's: Tribes of the Hindukush
Nestled amidst the majestic Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges, the Kohistan region in Pakistan and a small part of Afghanistan near...

Folkloristan
Sep 6, 20232 min read
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Biryani
Biryani, a mouthwatering and aromatic dish that is an integral part of Pakistani festive food culture, has a history as rich and diverse...

Folkloristan
Sep 6, 20232 min read
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Kohati Gull Terriers
Nestled in the heart of the vibrant city town of Kohat, a weekly spectacle unfolds that draws canine enthusiasts from every corner of the...

Folkloristan
Aug 22, 20233 min read
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Mohiuddin Nawab's Devta: a Contemporary Urdu Epic
Devta | A contemporary Urdu epic

Komal Salman
Aug 17, 20233 min read
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Folk Art: Antelope Horn Rings of Chitral
Chitrali horn rings are a unique craft with deep cultural significance and have a rich history steeped in folklore. Crafting rings from...

Folkloristan
Aug 17, 20233 min read
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Shri Badat: The Cannibal King
Gilgiti and Chitrali Folktale | A tyrannical king is overthrown by his daughter, and a fairy prince.

Folkloristan
Aug 8, 20235 min read
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The Thrilling Game of Tapae
"Tapae" is a regional game that continues to be played in some villages of Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Similar to baseball, it involves a...
Zuhaib Khan
Jul 30, 20232 min read
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The Two Sparrows
Hindko Folktale | A lullaby-of-sorts in prose

Folkloristan
Jul 28, 20231 min read
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Bilquis and Suleman
Islamic Mythology | The story of Bilquis, the Queen of Sheba, who is said to be half-Jinn

Folkloristan
Jul 28, 20233 min read
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Leela Chaanesar
Sindhi Folktale | A tragedy touching upon love and greed

Folkloristan
Jul 28, 20236 min read
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The Jinn of the Sea|Karachi
Urban Legend | The Jinn of the Sea, Post Qasim, Karachi

Folkloristan
Jul 28, 20233 min read
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An Urban Quettawaal Legend: the Mumm
Urban Legend | The Mumm who haunts Quetta

Folkloristan
Jul 27, 20233 min read
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The Ghost Bride of Karsaz
Urban Legend | The ghost bride who haunts Karsaz Road, Karachi

Folkloristan
Jul 27, 20233 min read
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Adam Khan Durkhanai
Pashto Folktale | An ill-fated romance from Dir

Folkloristan
Jul 8, 20234 min read
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Mir Hammal-e-Jiand of Kalmat
Balochi Folktale | The epic of the war hero, Mir Hammal Kalmati

Folkloristan
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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