Former US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick hit a superb, bogey-free 63 to claim a one-shot lead over Viktor Hovland after a punishing second round at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina. On a day of sweltering heat and unpredictable wind, the Englishman moved to 14 under par with an impeccable round helped by a stroke […]
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Punjab’s Decision to Revive Cultural Heritage
The identity of any nation is defined by its culture, traditions, and civilisation. It is these cultural values and traditions that distinguish nations from one another across the world. History bears witness that societies which remain connected to their cultural roots always retain a distinct and prominent identity. After a long hiatus, it appears that […]
2025: ‘WCLA demonstrates remarkable performance in heritage conservation’
The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) made significant progress in preservation, restoration, and sustainable use of heritage sites during the outgoing year 2025. According to the WCLA annual report of 2025, the preservation and restoration work was guided by scientific principles, authentic research and international conservation standards. Comprehensive restoration projects were implemented at several […]
Sarangi evening at Alhamra celebrates Pakistan’s classical music heritage
The Lahore Arts Council Alhamra hosted a special Sarangi concert, paying a graceful tribute to the timeless legacy of classical music and Pakistan’s rare traditional instruments. Renowned Sarangi virtuoso Zohaib Ahmed delivered a spellbinding performance, in which the Sarangi’s soulful resonance conveyed a profound message of love, emotion and cultural depth to an enraptured audience. […]
ACP World Culture Festival brings the world to Karachi
Karachi came alive on Friday as the Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP) launched the World Culture Festival 2025. Artists from 141 countries are participating in the 39-day festival, showcasing music, film, and performances. The event highlights themes of peace, climate awareness, and cultural exchange, aiming to bridge divides through creativity. Opening night blended traditional and […]
KMC to regularly hold cultural events for revival of Karachi’s heritage
In a landmark step towards reviving the true spirit of Karachi and restoring its identity as the City of Lights and the City of Literacy, Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, has directed the Department of Culture and Sports to organize cultural and Sufi events on a regular basis. This initiative, envisioned as a celebration of […]
Italy bans large cruise ships from Venice centre
Large cruise ships will be banned from sailing into the centre of Venice from August 1, Italy announced Tuesday after years of warnings they risk causing irreparable damage to the lagoon city. The decision comes just days before a meeting of the UN’s cultural organisation UNESCO, which had proposed to add Venice to its list […]
126 mn allocated for Heritage Division in PSDP 2021-22
ISLAMABAD: The National History and Literary Heritage Division has allocated Rs125.926 million for the up-gradation and development of various cultural institutes working for adequate projection of art and culture in the country, under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) 2021-22. According to budgetary documents issued on Friday, the federal government has allocated Rs55.904 million for […]
Balochi heritage
Sir: In the World Heritage day of 18th April, I would love to mention my Balochi culture that is an ancient and so alluring that everybody loves it. The best about Balochi culture is its dresses that are hand-made sewed and its embroidery is matchless. Some of well-known dochs are kappok and jalaar e naal. […]
India fights to save its heritage havelis in the desert
The resplendent mansions of Bikaner once hosted royalty and wealthy merchants passing through India’s deserts with their caravans, but centuries later these bygone architectural masterpieces are crumbling. Made from distinctive red sandstone, these once grand residences known as ‘havelis’ were famed for their vivid facades engraved with intricate patterns. First built in the 15th century […]