Two years had passed since I last visited Karachi. Returning after my cancer treatment was an emotional journey in itself. I had survived a battle that had changed my understanding of life, suffering and resilience. I arrived carrying memories of pain, recovery and the quiet determination to begin again. I went to the beach, hoping … Read more
“دریا صرف تہذیب بناتے نہیں، مٹاتے بھی ہیں” The Ravi River story began not with thunder—but with a song. “Je aithon kadi Ravi lang jaave, hayati Punj-aabi ban jaave, main bairiyaan hazaar torr laan, main pani ichon saah nichorr laan…”— Sajjad Ali, “Ravi vich Pani” For decades, these lines had been a metaphor, a sigh … Read more
Islamabad, 31 January 2024 (WAI): In a positive turn, the USA and Pakistan signed a cultural property preservation agreement. U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome and Pakistan Secretary of National Heritage and Culture Humaira Ahmed signed the agreement in Islamabad on January 30, 2024. The accord underscores the United States’ global commitment to cultural heritage protection … Read more
