Art & Culture

Pakistani court blocks deportation of over 100 Afghan musicians

The order was outlined in a two-page decision authored by Justice Waqar Ahmad.

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Afghan artists in exile face uncertain future

The Taliban’s prohibition on music over the past three years has plunged the lives of many Afghan artists into turmoil.

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Female artists in Herat protest closure of art workshops

Students from the Faculty of Arts at Herat University said they established small painting workshops following the Taliban's closure of.

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Afghan siblings honored for short film on gender discrimination

“Our goal with this film was to highlight how banning education affects the lives of girls,” Helen and Irfan said.

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Zakir Hussain, revered tabla maestro, dies at 73

The cause was complications related to heart disease.

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Indian film star arrested after fan dies in crowd surge at premiere

The incident, which occurred on December 4, claimed the life of a 39-year-old woman and left her 9-year-old son critically.

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Women artists fuel resistance against Taliban, Human Rights Watch says

“They share their artwork and messages of solidarity and hope,” the report stated, adding that the artists aim to inspire.

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Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens, five years after devastating fire

On April 15, 2019, the world watched in shock as flames engulfed the cathedral, destroying its roof and spire and.

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UNESCO recognizes Rubab as cultural heritage for Afghanistan, neighbors

Rubab is one of the oldest musical instruments in Central, South, and Southwest Asia.

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Afghanistan’s Aryana Sayeed honored at Distinguished International Arab Festivals Awards

The award recognizes individuals from diverse fields, including art, music, sports, culture, and social activism.

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