Ithra Unveils Children’s Festival Featuring 73+ Events
Ithra’s second children’s festival in Riyadh features 73+ events including workshops, performances, and storytelling, themed around the concept of home, running July 6-25, 2026.
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Kaouther Ben Hania on Venice Film Festival Jury
Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania has been selected for the international competition jury at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, alongside jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Diamond Paints Partners with Sialkot Admin for Iqbal Manzil
Diamond Paints signs MoU with District Administration Sialkot to sponsor paint for beautifying Allama Muhammad Iqbal Manzil, a national heritage site, under CSR initiative.
Busan 2026 Festivals: Port, Food & Coastal Attractions
Busan, South Korea's second-largest city, expects 3.64M visitors in 2025. From May to June 2026, festivals like Busan Port Festival (150th anniversary) and Taxchelin food tours showcase its maritime heritage and cuisine.
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Muharram Solidarity Breakfast: Religious Leaders Unite for Peace
Religious leaders from various faiths gathered at Nolakha Presbyterian Church in Lahore for a Muharram solidarity breakfast, emphasizing peace, tolerance, and interfaith harmony during the month.
Live Portrait Painting Class Debuts at Abbottabad Arts Academy
Internationally acclaimed artist Nasir Shehzad conducted the first-ever live portrait painting class at Abbottabad Academy of Performing Arts, offering aspiring and professional artists a unique learning opportunity.
Turfah: Hijazi Almond Coffee and Traditional Treats in Riyadh
Turfah, a takeaway concept in Riyadh, offers authentic Hijazi almond coffee at SR15 per cup, along with umm ali, honey toast, and hibiscus drink, evoking nostalgia.
T2F Relocates to Larger Facility After Venue Closure
Karachi's cultural hub T2F relocates to a larger modern facility with two auditoria, open-air space, café, and art gallery after its current venue closed on June 15.
Riyadh Rolls Out Urban Design Guidelines for Commercial Axis
RCRC has begun implementing architectural and urban design guidelines for Riyadh's central commercial axis, resuming development permits to regulate growth, improve build quality, and enhance urban identity.
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Jeddah Drumming Circle Launches at Hayy Jameel
Hayy Jameel launched its first monthly drumming circle on June 22, 2026, uniting Jeddah's community through rhythm and wellness under Hayy Sounds and Hayy Wellness.
Sednaya prison film: director returns to film collective trauma
Tawfik Sabouni returns to Syria's notorious Sednaya prison after Assad's fall to make a documentary about collective trauma, premiering at Berlinale and winning second prize in the Panorama Audience Award.
Riyadh Studio Fuels Saudi Rock Scene Revival
Camel Core Music Studio, founded by Kamal Khalil in Riyadh, is revitalizing Saudi Arabia's rock and metal scene by providing local recording services, mentorship, and equipment, reducing the need for bands to travel abroad.
Red Sea Museum Panel Explores Taif and Jeddah Heritage
A Red Sea Museum panel in Historic Jeddah explored cultural and historical ties between Taif and Jeddah, featuring heritage specialists, artists, and a live traditional music performance.
Historic Marble Tiles from Grand Mosque on Display in Makkah
An exhibition in Makkah showcases six historic marble tiles from 1881 CE, featuring calligraphy of Allah, Prophet Muhammad, and four companions, preserved from the Grand Mosque.
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Punjab Govt Committed to Arts and Music Promotion: CM
Punjab Chief Minister announces government's dedication to fostering arts and music, highlighting cultural initiatives and support for artists.
David Hockney's Funeral Held in Private; Memorials Planned
David Hockney's funeral took place earlier this month with only two mourners. Memorial services are set for 2025 in London, Los Angeles, Paris, and Yorkshire. His works will be donated to institutions worldwide.
Maryam Nawaz Hails Music as Universal Language on World Music Day
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif says music expresses all human emotions, serves as a universal language, and pays tribute to Pakistani artists for global recognition.
Punjabi Fiction's Global Turn: Ijaz's Sameyan Toon Paar
Ijaz's Sameyan Toon Paar marks Punjabi fiction's entry into global literary experimentation, breaking free from rural nostalgia to explore trauma, memory, and postmodern fragmentation.
What Lagos Taught Me: Lessons from Nigeria's Megacity
A Pakistani traveler shares transformative insights from Lagos, Nigeria, highlighting resilience, entrepreneurship, and cultural vibrancy in Africa's largest city.
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KP Tourism Authority Launches Bikers Rally to Siran Valley
KP Culture and Tourism Authority, with Peshawar Bikers, launched a rally of over 30 bikers from Peshawar to Siran Valley to promote tourism, adventure, and conservation.
Baithak Tradition Lives On in London: Music as Shared Conversation
In London and Oxford, a group of friends preserves the South Asian baithak tradition—intimate gatherings where music is a shared conversation, not a performance.
Pakistan Envoy Highlights Cultural Ties at Dragon Boat Festival
Ambassador Khalil Hashmi emphasizes cultural diplomacy and Pakistan-China friendship at Beijing's Dragon Boat Festival event, highlighting dragon boat racing in Pakistan.
Mardan Railway Station Leasing Proposal Raises Heritage Fears
Heritage advocates and residents oppose leasing the frontage of Mardan Railway Station, warning it could damage its colonial-era architectural character and historical significance.
US Embassy Hosts Arts Entrepreneurship Showcase in Islamabad (20.06.2026)
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad held an Arts Entrepreneurship Showcase at USEFP, featuring artists, designers, and entrepreneurs to highlight creative industries' role in economic growth and U.S.-Pakistan ties.
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Romania Embassy Honors Pakistani Opera Students
Romanian Embassy and PNCA awarded certificates to students of opera singing courses in Islamabad, marking a milestone in cultural diplomacy between Romania and Pakistan.
Pakistan's Parsi Community Struggles to Preserve Heritage
Chef Zarnak Sidhwa and other Parsis discuss challenges of preserving centuries-old traditions as migration shrinks Pakistan's Zoroastrian community from 5,000 to 2,348.
Italy Returns Seven Historic Artefacts to Pakistan
Italy has repatriated seven historic artefacts to Pakistan, recovered by Guardia di Finanza and Carabinieri, strengthening bilateral cooperation against illegal trafficking of cultural property.
US Embassy Hosts Arts Entrepreneurship Showcase in Islamabad
The US Embassy in Islamabad hosted an Arts Entrepreneurship Showcase, featuring HSY, to highlight creative industries' role in economic growth and US-Pakistan ties.
World Pashto Jirga Urges KP Government to Promote Regional Languages
The World Pashto Jirga calls on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to prioritize indigenous languages and culture, demanding a dedicated commission and financial support for artists.
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National Art Gallery Unveils 'REJECTED' Exhibition
The National Art Gallery in Islamabad opened 'REJECTED', featuring 16 contemporary artists exploring rejection as a catalyst for growth through diverse mediums in the OffGrid Residency Chapter 4.
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