“We will take the risk to go to every corner of the country. We want our children to learn how Afghans used to live.” For older Afghans the films would be a reminder of happier times and for the young generation, a glimpse of Afghanistan’s peaceful past that may help raise hope for its future. The Taliban, who banned popular ...

The rehabilitation of Nishtar Hall is part of KP’s new cultural policy that has been under discussion since February The provincial capital is set to have a performing arts academy. “The academy will be operational at the Nishtar Hall within one and a half months to promote indigenous art and music. The directorate of culture is setting up the academy, ...

KABUL: The Kabul Garrison Command has opposed with the concert by Aryana Sayeed on the occasion of the Independence Day of Afghanistan, citing persistent security issues in the capital. The Kabul Garrison Commander General Afzal Aman said the singer has been informed regarding the security threats and that the Garrison Command will not be able to ensure security for the ...

“I am a Delhi boy, who went to Mumbai at 25. Everybody accepted me so I don’t understand this talk,” shares the actor “I am a Delhi boy, who went to Mumbai at 25. Everybody accepted me so I don’t understand this talk,” shares the actor  Nepotism has been a hot topic in Bollywood lately but it seems like the ...

KABUL: A well-known Pashtun singer in Pakistan who is internationally famous for her unique still and voice of singing has scolded Pakistan she would leave for Kabul if authorities fail in bringing the culprits into the court of justice. The Pashtu folk music queen and her two sons sustained deep injuries after being attacked by unknown men in Nowshera district ...

NOWSHEHRA: Pashto singer Zarsanga and her two sons were severely injured after being attacked by unknown men in Pirpai Nowshehra. According to reports, the attackers attacked the singer and eight members of her family in Nowshehra. The attackers also reportedly robbed them off their valuables. The Pashto singer and her family members are currently under treatment at a medical facility ...

PESHAWAR: Haroon Bacha, a noted Pashto folksinger has recently launched his Pashto ghazal album titled ‘Gulrang’, the fiftieth in the run in his 25-year music career. Hailing from Swabi, Panjpir village, he did his graduation from Edwardes College, Peshawar, and later received master’s degree in social work from the University of Peshawar in 1994. Afsarul Mulk Afghan, chairman of Da ...

PESHAWAR: Art has no boundaries. In Pakistan, celebrated actor Vinod Khanna’s death trended at number two on twitter with people paying rich tributes to him. Even Pakistan Television(PTV), the state-owned channel, has aired a special programme on the 70-year-old. “His death proved that art has no boundaries. His death is being mourned in Pakistan,” Ihsanullah Tipu Mehsud, a journalist said. ...

PESHAWAR: A veteran Indian actor and politician Vinod Khanna has died at the age of 70 amid reports the actor had a difficult battle with cancer. Khanna reportedly died earlier today almost weeks after he was admitted to hospital due to severe dehydration. News regarding his health condition deteriorating surfaced in late 2016 and early 2017 and subsequently disappeared from ...

KABUL: The first rap artist to make to the final of the popular Afghan Star music competition was elected the winner as he managed to attract considerable fan with his songs, mainly focusing on the ongoing challenges of the country. The season 12 Afghan Star winner Sayed Jamal Mubarez was contesting for the title along with the first female finalist ...