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Sultan Rahi: The Punjabi conqueror of the film industry

8Jan

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Showbiz

Sultan Rahi: The Punjabi conqueror of the film industry

Guinness world record holder who ruled on thousands of hearts in his 40 years of career. Sultan Rahi would be the first Pakistani actor who gets to feature in more than 800 movies. Pakistan's blessed with various personalities that enlighten the country's name internationally. In the entertainment industry, Sultan Rahi needs no introduction. First Pakistani actor who glorifies the concept of Badass Feudal remembers by each of his fans. His dialogue delivery, comic timings, expressions, and body postures are still copies by today's actors. Sultan Rahi was the only actor who ruled the Punjabi movie industry for 40 years. He was the undisputed king of the film industry of Pakistan. Many memorial and tributary events organize on all major events. Sultan Rahi was born on June 24,...

30Dec

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Culture, Pakistan

Traditional Caps worn by Pakistanis

Every country has unique dress code that makes them eccentric in the crowd. One of the main accessory is traditional caps or head wear. There are various cultural diversely styles of caps in Pakistan, famous in all kind of people. Pakistan is one of those countries that witnesses each kind of culture and traditions. Its colorful tradition is clearly visible in its dress code. Caps is one accessory that loved by both male and female equally. No festival or occasion is complete without its traditionally accurate cap. Pakistan has 4 provinces, each province and region has its own kind of traditional caps. People irrespective of their ethnicity, loves every kind of caps and wore them accordingly. Here are few caps that are common and famous in general public. We will discuss its for...

Basant, A dead Lahori tradition to welcome spring season

28Dec

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Culture, Pakistan

Basant, A dead Lahori tradition to welcome spring season

Sky of Lahore filled with colors and air with joyful screams is what we think of whenever the festival of Basant is talked about. A long lost tradition which is now a blurred memory for many people. If you are a 90s kid or more accurately a "Millennial", you certainly remember the Festival of Basant - A festival full of colors, fun, chaos and welcoming spring. It is one of the most beautiful memories for many people. The time when we filled our mouths with scrumptious food and flied kites with much enthusiasm. No fear of terrorism or inflation came in the way of this glee. A joyous festival of Basant was the highlight of Lahore. Alas now its just a slipping memory that new generation has not experienced. Basant, a kite flying festival started in Lahore. At the time of part...

Hafeez Jalandhari, National Anthem author forgotten by nation

25Dec

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Pakistan

Hafeez Jalandhari, National Anthem author forgotten by nation

Experimental, Classy, brave, and writer of National Anthem of Pakistan, Hafeez Jalandhari possesses a special place in our heart. But despite in the middle of city, his tomb is neglected by public. There are heroes who are remembered by fans for life. But few remain unnoticed or unrecognized in their lives. After their death people realize their greatness. But few are loved in their life but after their death they went into grave ignorance. One of such hero cum poet is Hafeez Jalandhari. He was the writer of Pakistan's National Anthem. Other than that he served Pakistan in so many ways. He was the freedom fighter who raised his voice against racial and religious violence through his poems and literature. Hafeez Jalandhari was born on 14th January, 1900 in Jalandhar, Punjab of...

Pakistani honored by highest bravery award by New Zealand

20Dec

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Global

Pakistani honored by highest bravery award by New Zealand

Two Pakistani men awarded by highest bravery award by New Zealand. This award is for acknowledging services of these men in the Christchurch mosque attack in 2019. In a world full of negativity, a positive news came along. Two Pakistani men honored by highest bravery award by New Zealand. In 2019, a horrible incident happened at Al Noor Mosque, Christchurch. During Friday prayer, a mass shooter intruded inside the mosque and starts shooting on believers. He even put this on live stream on Facebook. By his horrendous act 51 men died, whereas several severely injured. In the chaos many men tried to overcome the situation before police came to rescue. New Zealand honored 10 people on their services towards community on Friday. First person is Abdul Aziz, who came to offer his Friday...