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Scholars attend an international conference on Buddhist heritage and Gandhara civilization at QAU Islamabad.

International scholars gather at QAU for Gandhara heritage conference

The Third International Conference on the Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan commenced this morning at the Taxila Institute of Archaeology and Civilizations (TIAC), Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, bringing together distinguished scholars, diplomats, monastic leaders, cultural heritage experts, and policymakers from across the…

A TRIBUTE TO BAPSI SIDHWA (1938 – 2025)

A TRIBUTE TO BAPSI SIDHWA (1938 – 2025)

An event to pay tribute to renowned Pakistani author Bapsi Sidhwa was held in Islamabad today, organised by her nephew, MNA Isphanyar M. Bhandara. Mr Bhandara is the only son of Ms Sidhwa’s brother the late Minoo Bhandara (1938-2008), and…

Mohabat Khan Mosque: A Jewel of Peshawar

Mohabat Khan Mosque: A Jewel of Peshawar

PESHAWAR: As the entry point to the subcontinent, Peshawar has long been a vital city where monarchs, soldiers, and foreign invaders built mosques, churches, and gurdwaras in strategic sites so they could freely worship their religion. The kings, warlords, and…