Culture & Tourism JB Connects > Culture & Tourism Wheels of Economy Spin AgainThe credit for the ceasefire that brought the Indo-Pak war to an end has been claimed by US president, Donald Trump… Read More Third International Sindhi ConferenceThe Third International Sindhi Language Conference, held at the Arts Council Karachi, brought together national and international scholars … Read More Red Flower Festival Brings Cheer to PashtunsSpring brings to life the remote valley of Koh Kand in Kan Mehtarzai, Balochistan. It is the celebration of Gul e Surkh … Read More Classical Music Delights Receptive SoulsThe 22nd Annual Festival of the All Pakistan Music Conference (APMC) on 11-12 April in Karachi celebrated the emotional… Read More Group Games Promote Villagers HealthIn Tharparkar, ancient games like Kabaddi and Wanjh Watti still thrive in playgrounds and village fairs……. Read More Hotel Cinemas Beat ExtremistsHotel cinemas have fast replaced the declining entertainment of yester years, when audiences bought tickets … Read More 16th KLF Celebrates Literary TalentThe 16th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF), held Feb 7-9, 2025, at the Beach Luxury Hotel,……. Read More Culture Keeps Biz AliveAncient practices still prevail in the desert region of Tharparkar, Sindh (adjoining India), where locals ……. Read More Collaboration Multiples MessagesRadio is considered the most personable medium to connect to people, especially as it can be heard anywhere to inform……. Read More Modern Fabrics of TharA young textile designer, Kashif Hingorjo has gone back to his Thari roots to incorporate original rainbow colors … Read More A Whiff of Sufi NorthA ceremony was held in Karachi to launch the book “Diwan-e-Nasiri”, a collection of poems by renowned poet … Read More From VCRs to USBsRainbow Center in Karachi, who queue up to convert cassette videos of parents and relatives who have long … Read More Bughio’s Collection of OldiesJalal Din Bughio from Bhitshah grew up listening to Radio Pakistan, Hyderabad from 1960. It inspired him with the love of music… Read More Local Creates Burn ArtIn Pasni, a coastal region of Balochistan, artists have come up with new and innovative techniques. … Read More Sindh Literature Festival Seeks UnityWith the onset of winter in Karachi, literary festivals abound.The Sindh Literature Festival was held in December in Karachi……. Read More Ayaz Melo Opens Gates for LearningThe 10th Ayaz Melo, an annual literary and cultural festival, named after Sindhi poet and writer, Shaikh Ayaz, … Read More Umber Khairi Launches NovelUmber Khairi worked as a print journalist for the Newsline magazine in the 1990s, where writers enjoyed poetic license … Read More Malakra Muscle in KarachiMalakhro is a traditional form of wrestling popular in Sindh, Pakistan. It is a centuries-old sport… Read More Hidden Beauty RevealedKuntani beach, between Gwadar and Pasni in Balochistan, has kept its natural beauty because of being hidden from public view… Read More Afghan Creates Zoo in KandaharAn Afghan has used $300,000 of his private money to build a zoo in Kandahar,…… Read More Ajrak Symbol of Sindh BeautySindh holds the ajrak (cloth covering) as a significant symbol of its culture. However, in the age of machines … Read More Pashtun Culture DayPashtuns have been celebrating Pashtun culture day internationally every September 23rd since 2015 … Read More Saidpur Village Mirrors PastIslamabad may be a modern capital of Pakistan, but tucked away nearby is the ancient and well-preserved village of … Read More Pyramid Huts Signal DesertThe pyramid structure of homes found in Tharparkar resemble the pyramids found in different parts of Africa… Read More A Himalayan ParadiseThere are few places in Pakistan as stunningly beautiful as the Neelum Valley in Pakistan administered Kashmir Read More A Shift from Charming SnakesSnake charmers are a nature loving gypsy tribe known as Jogis, who have entranced…. Read More A Tourist Jewel in ZhobSpeaking to JB Connects Humayoon said that one reason for selecting this place is that he was born here …. Read More Rain Drops in the DesertDifferently abled, Siyal Kakar has defied conventional norms in the Taliban dominated Qila Saifullah area in Balochist… Read More Cradle of Civilization FluteThe ancient culture of Sindh boasts a beautiful instrument made from double flute, called Alghoza. It is considered … Read More Blind Singer Makes WavesRenowned singers have emerged from Tharparkar desert, Sindh, a region known for its natural beauty … Read More It’s Not Just Sikhs, Muslims Also Wear TurbansLying on India’s border, Tharparkar preserves traditions that are practiced by Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims alike … Read More Media’s Future Goes DigitalIn Quetta, Pakistan, a hidden gem has emerged in the form of the Quetta Book Café. Founded by two dynamic young men… Read More The Ayaz MeloThe Ayaz Melo, dedicated to renowned Sindhi poet late Shaikh Ayaz was celebrated for the ninth time in … Read More Sindh Can Transform Through the Power of IdeasThe Sindhi Association of North America (SANA) held a conference at the Arts Council of Karachi on January 8, 2024 … Read More Karachi Literature Festival 2024The Karachi Literature Festival held a three-day event in February, participated by writers, poets and authors from across … Read More Music of AncientsAn instrument that closely resembles the violin, Chaghaka, is being revived in Balochistan because of the passion of … Read More Goodby to DarknessA Tibetan festival called May Fung is celebrated at the beginning of the New Year to say goodbye to winter cold … Read More Skardu’s SnowThe beauty of Gilgit Baltistan comes alive in winter, when snow falls on the tall mountain peaks and glaciers gleam in … Read More Local Artisan Carves for PosterityIn a village of Ruk Railway Station, nestled within District Shikarpur, Pakistan, a talented… Read More Reviving the Culture of TheatreThe Karachi Arts Council recently organized a month-long festival that breathed new life into… Read More Gen Z Thirst to LearnIn Baluchistan, a group of enthusiastic young individuals are taking strides to foster the love… Read More
