Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania and Tunisia on Friday swallowed their differences and presented a joint bid to secure coveted UN heritage status for couscous, UNESCO announced. The four countries applied to have the hearty dish added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, which showcases the world’s most treasured cultural practises, the Paris-based UN culture agency said. […]
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The Tradition of Barbarity
An era of dread has loomed over Pakistan where Camels have been subjected to severe brutality. Camel fighting continues regardless of the sport being illegal. Thousands gather on the sidelines as caravans of camels, adorned with traditional accessories are brought forth to fight. The masses scream and shout as camels lumber across the dusty pitch […]
Schooling Out of School Children
A fundamental issue that PM Khan identified in his maiden address was the existence of over 22 million out of school children (OOSC). Contrasting this with the recent identification of Pakistan as one of the youngest nations in the world raises worrying questions. That being said, the chessboard could not be set more promisingly; a […]
Saving the underwater wonder world of Belize’s reef
Just a stone’s throw off the coast of Belize, brightly colored tropical fish mingle with sharks, manta rays and sea turtles around a sprawling reef beneath the bright turquoise waters of the Caribbean. The Mesoamerican Reef, an underwater wonder world whose survival was considered to be at risk for years, may now be removed from […]
As #HeritageNow trends, we explore the cultural wonders of Lahore
As #HeritageNow festival begins at Lahore’s Al Hamra Arts Council, which is currently being celebrated to highlight Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity we decided to feature why it’s important to not only preserve our heritage but also create further dialogue in order to highlight its historical significance and also develop a more deeper […]