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Hand-Made Shawl Industry of Islampur, Pakistan
This is Islampur, a beautiful village located in the scenic Swat valley in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The tangled green hills which point towards the grey and blue heavens are home to this village which has been…
Khartoum’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Ongoing Conflict
Tens of thousands of people in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, live under the constant terror of bloody military clashes. These clashes have led to a severe shortage of basic goods after most markets in the capital were shut down and…
International Concern Over the Looting of Sudan’s Museums Amid War
Many museums and archaeological sites containing large collections have been looted in Sudan, according to UNESCO, which warned of the dangers of destroying or trading the country's rich heritage. Sudan has been enduring a 17-month war…
The Legacy of Peshawar’s Marketplaces in Pakistan
In the bustling heart of Peshawar, two iconic marketplaces—Qissa Khwani Bazaar and Namak Mandi—serve as living representations of the rich Pashtun heritage in Pakistan. These historic markets are not merely places of trade; they are stages…
The Renaissance of Leather Art in Taiwan
Taiwan is famous with its high tech production especially the chips. However in recent years Taiwan has emerged as a vibrant hub for leather art, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. This renaissance is not merely a…
North Gaza Faces Hunger Crisis; Home Farming Becomes Lifeline
For over ten months, the residents of the Gaza Strip have endured the devastation of war due to the relentless Israeli occupation. The situation has worsened as the occupation has divided the strip into north and south, using starvation as…
Hunger and Food Scarcity Devastate Sudan
Sudan is witnessing a dramatic rise in the prices of food, consumer goods, and fuel across several states. This situation is exacerbated in areas controlled by the Rapid Support Forces, where there is a severe scarcity of food supplies.…
Wheels of Art: The Culture of Truck Painting in Pakistan
The tradition of decorating vehicles in Pakistan, known as truck art, has deep historical roots, tracing back to the Indus Valley civilization. This form of artistic expression, which began with the ornate decoration of wooden boats in…
The Story of a Belgian Medieval City: Bruges
Bruges, a city in northwest Belgium that seems to live in almost medieval times. Often called the "Venice of the North," Bruges attracts millions of tourists every year. But what is the story of this fascinating city?
The name Bruges is…
Severe Pollution Causes “Dead Zone” in Pakistan
In Karachi, Pakistan, daily waste production of 16,000 tons is devastating marine life by entering the Arabian Sea, creating a "dead zone" along the coast. The port city, home to approximately 24 million people, sees at least 500…