Tag: culture
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South Korea names K-pop group NewJeans tourism ambassadors
South Korea on Thursday appointed K-pop girl band NewJeans “honorary ambassadors” as part of a drive to promote tourism, joining a long list of Korean celebrities to take up the role. South Korea has seen tourism figures recover to nearly pre-pandemic levels this year, with around a third of visitors citing K-pop or K-drama —…
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Zulfikar Jr forms Sindh’s first locally initiated wildlife foundation
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Jr., grandson of former Pakistani President and Prime Minister, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, has taken a step forward with advocacy for wildlife and climate justice. In his latest Instagram post, he has announced the launch of Bulhan Foundation. Bulhan Foundation aims to “foster a culture of care and compassion for all living beings”.…
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HEC withdraws notification banning Holi
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has withdrawn a controversial ban on Holi celebrations in universities. A notification issued by HEC on Thursday stated that the commission is respectful of faith, religions, beliefs and the festivals associated with them. “Considering that the message inferred from the communication has regrettably led to misinterpretation, HEC is pleased to…
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‘Human rights and women rights are different’: PM Khan
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan during his address at the 17th extraordinary session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) said that human rights and women’s rights are different. “We must understand that when we talk about human rights, every society is different, every society’s idea of human rights and normal rights is different,” said…
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‘I get migraine’: Sheheryar Afridi reveals reason behind visit to France
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Special Committee on Kashmir, Shehryar Khan Afridi, who is on a special visit to France, revealed why he was there. When asked by journalist Younas Khan whether he has had any interactions with parliamentarians or Tink Tank as he is touring France, Afridi said, “I get migraine. I was told about…
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Yasir, Ahmed and Noor extend support to Sadaf after public backlash
Sadaf Kanwal received backlash on social media for her gendered statements in a recent interview. A few prominent members of the entertainment fraternity expressed their support for the Alif star. Ahmed Ali Butt, known for his comedy roles, came forward and shunned those who are bullying Sadaf Kanwal over her remarks. He called out people…
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Case filed against organisers for partying at tourist destination Hunza
A case has been filed against the people who organised a music and dance event in Hunza’s Gojal for spreading obscenity, reports Samaa. The organisers were berated after videos and pictures of the event went viral. A youth organisation had filed a complaint against the organisers at the Gulmit police station on June 16. The…
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Ikigai: A Japanese technique helping Pakistani children ‘find true purpose in life’
Hasan Ikhlaqi and his team at Umungi, a career centre, are training Pakistani students with a Japanese technique called Ikigai. Umungi offers training to children by conducting different activities in schools. Parents of the children are also involved in the training process. The Japanese technique Ikigai is used to find the purpose of life. The…
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Dowry culture
According to a recent survey conducted by Pulse Consultants, more than 50 per cent Pakistanis believe that a girl’s family should give dowry when she is getting married. Around 61 per cent respondents were of the view that dowry should be allowed in the Pakistani system while 36 per cent were against it. Almost 73 per…
