Veteran folk singer on the brink of financial ruin on July 28, 2019“Take away these awards and instead do something for my children,” pleads Balochi folk singer Bashir Baloch as he narrates the story of the dismal state that his long music career has left him in. Wearing a traditional Balochi turban, the colours of which clash magnificently with his trimmed white beard, Baloch sits in a […]
How fasting is good for health on May 7, 2019Worried that fasting during Ramazan will have a detrimental impact on health? Find out why the month-long religious culture can have some surprising health benefits. Although millions around the world have successfully observed fasting in Ramazan for thousands of years, some people fear that fasting over such a long period of time will have detrimental […]
Curbing the menace of dengue on April 8, 2019Dengue fever is a painful, debilitating mosquito borne disease that causes viruses. In Balochistan, there are many areas that are facing the prevailing of dengue infections. According to a recent report, 165 people in Turbat only have become victims of dengue. There are no treatment facilities in hospitals and people are facing multiple hardships owing […]
The issue of poor traffic planning and mismanagement on the roads on March 28, 2019Turbat was designed as the second biggest city by the British in late 19th Century. The city was designed to cater to the needs of 100,000 people only. In 1951, its population was 199,735 and according to estimates, the population of Turbat was 1.3 million in 2012. Turbat is the only major urban city of […]
Women in search of their rights on March 26, 2019Women hold rights like everyone else, but seldom does it happen that they demand those rights. Now no one say to no marriage first education rights and after freedom. Females they cover every aspect of life – health, education, political participation, economic well-being and freedom from violence, among many others. Females each and every side […]
Exploring the historic town of Balochistan on March 10, 2019The state of Kalat was founded in 1666. The Khanate as a sovereign state reached its peak during the period of Naseer Khan I, who unified all the Baloch areas of the region under his flag. The state remained independent until British interfered in the territory in 1839. But from 1839 until 2010, the region […]
Remembering the tragedy and legend of Hani and Sheh Mureed on March 8, 2019Hani and Sheh Mureed is the beloved epic ballad of Balochi folklore. This tale is to Balochistan what Romeo & Juliet is to the west. The story mirrors the life of the Baloch heroes and their emotions and philosophical ideas. The hero of the story Sheh Mureed and the heroine Hani are symbols of pure […]
Where are our pine nuts, olives and pistachio trees? on March 2, 2019Deforestation is a common sight in Balochistan which is the largest province of Pakistan. According to environmental experts, forests should cover at least 25 percent of the land, however more than 70 percent of land in Balochistan is directly or indirectly linked to agriculture livestock, decreasing the already scant forested area. Keeping forests intact also […]
Remembering the tragedy and legend of Sassi Punnuh on February 28, 2019Sassi Punnuh is one of the seven popular tragic romances of Sindh and four of the most popular in Punjab. The other six are Umar Marvi, Momal Rano, Sohni Mahiwal, Laila Chanesar, Sorath Rai Diyach, Noori Jam Tamachi commonly known as Seven Queens of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai. Sassi Punnuh was written by Sindhi and […]