Tag: Culture
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Regional Cinema Culture Faces Continued Decline in Pakistan
Key Developments: Traditional cinema culture in Rawalpindi and Islamabad continues to decline as historic theatres give way to commercial developments and audiences shift toward digital streaming platforms. Cultural experts warn that changing entertainment habits and reduced production of regional-language films are weakening Pakistan’s shared cinematic and cultural heritage. RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD (The Express Tribune) — August 06,…
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Film Industry Key to Cultural Promotion: PU Vice Chancellor
LAHORE — January 15, 2026: Punjab University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad Ali has said that the film industry plays a crucial role in promoting culture and creative expression, stressing that student-focused film festivals are essential for developing practical skills. Key Developments Punjab University VC highlighted the film industry’s role in preserving and promoting culture at the…
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The Stolen Heritage: How Historical Erasure Denies Pakistan’s Role in Creating South Asian Civilisation
The write-up has been submitted by Iqbal Latif The statement that Pakistan presents “nothing to India”—no tradition of music, food, culture, or architecture—is not merely incorrect; it is a deliberate attempt to rewrite the civilisational narrative of an entire subcontinent. This thesis will demonstrate, through verifiable historical evidence, that such claims constitute intellectual dishonesty of…
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Life’s Shades of Gray
Time marches on, and the world constantly shifts. People come and go, leaving behind memories while new faces fill the void. Doors open, some close. There are moments of light, shadows, and darkness, all flowing with the steady beat of time. Each second that ticks by is different from the last. Friends I once thought…
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New York Street renamed to Honor Allama Iqbal, Pakistani Heritage
NEW YORK: Speaker of the New York (NY) City Council, Adrienne E. Adams, in collaboration with the American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) hosted the ceremony to rename the corner of 109th Street and 101st Avenue in Richmond Hill, New York as the “Allama Iqbal Avenue”. The ceremony took place on Sunday, the 6th of August,…
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The Future of Pakistan: Aspirations and Challenges
Pakistan, a country with a rich history and a promising future, stands at a crucial juncture in its development. As it strides toward the 21st century, Pakistan faces a plethora of opportunities and challenges that will significantly shape its destiny. This essay explores the potential pathways for the future of Pakistan, taking into account its…
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Humanity Before Politics: Practicing kindness & humility
This opinion has been written by Mussab Tariq. The government assistance programs like, “Koi Bhuka Naah Soye”, Shelter homes, are a particularly incredible drive by the PTI government. These projects should be urged and started to work with the indigents. We as a whole ought to be appreciative to God that we are honored with…
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Best Restaurants in Lahore for First-Time Visitors
Lahore, a city rich in historical and cultural heritage, is also a paradise for food lovers. From simple and spicy foods to classic food on Food Street, hardly anyone in Lahore can find food they don’t like. Lahore is known for delicious, mouth-watering food and a never-ending variety of dishes on offer. Over the past few…
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Politics and Politicians of Pakistan
Pakistan is one of those unfortunate countries that could not determine the way of achieving interests within the family of states nor could devise a comprehensive strategy to deliver at the national level. Undoubtedly, Pakistan is a state of diversity. Diversity exists in terms of ethnicity, language, culture, and even religion. The federal democratic structure…
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Pak, US for Deepening Ties in Education & Culture
Pakistan and US want to deepen ties in the areas of education and culture.