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

Ecological Folklore | A Sufi fable about a rose and a nightingale.

Legend | The Hindu mythology behind the ancient Ketas Raj Temples in Punjab

Islamic Mythology | A folk retelling of the story of the Prophet Yousaf (A), and Zulaikha

In the deserts of Persia, there lived a young man named Qais, who was known to all as Majnun — the madman. He had fallen hopelessly in...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Legend has it that a lake close to present-day Ziarat was home to a nine-headed dragon. The story goes on that the dragon, whenever...

Islam sees itself as a continuation of the Abrahamic tradition, which includes Judaism and Christianity, and therefore shares same spirit.

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

Once upon a time, there was a small village near Keenjhar Lake. Due to their prolonged exposure to the sun while fishing from the lake,...