Stories by Sher Alam Shinwari

Peshawar’s Misgaran Bazaar legacy fades away

PESHAWAR: Misgaran Bazaar, also known as Bazaar-i-Misgaran or the coppersmiths’ bazaar, is one of the historic... Published 23 Feb, 2026 07:01am

Khushal Khattak’s death anniversary marked

PESHAWAR: A local Pashto literary society marked the 337th death anniversary of Baba-i-Pashto literature Khushal ... Published 22 Feb, 2026 06:45am

Aziz Tabassum lauded as pioneer of Pashto film industry

PESHAWAR: Local artists, literati and movie-buffs gathered here on Monday to celebrate contribution of Aziz ... Published 17 Feb, 2026 06:59am

Weeklong literature festival concludes with lively spirit

PESHAWAR: The fifth edition of weeklong Dosti Peshawar Literature Festival (DPLF) concluded here on Sunday with... Published 16 Feb, 2026 06:30am

Panelists explore core themes of George Orwell’s classic novel

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Circle, a community driven literary imitative, arranged its 53rd monthly study circle here on... Updated 14 Feb, 2026 08:00am

Ajmal Khattak’s poetry termed clarion call for youth

PESHAWAR: Poets, writers, intellectuals and political workers gathered here on Tuesday to celebrate the launch of... Published 11 Feb, 2026 07:30am

Dosti literature festival kicks off in Peshawar

Weeklong activities to serve as platform for storytelling, exchange of ideas Published 10 Feb, 2026 06:29am

Nationalist poet Ajmal Khattak remembered on his 16th death anniversary

Speakers say his life embodied resistance, progressive thought, and cultural pride Published 09 Feb, 2026 05:47am

Scholars pay tributes to Ghani Khan, Ahmad Faraz

PESHAWAR: Leading scholars, intellectuals and literati gathered here the other day at Area Study Centre, University... Published 02 Feb, 2026 06:35am

New Urdu book lauded for highlighting social and psychological issues

Launching ceremony held at China Window Published 01 Feb, 2026 07:00am

New book sheds light on Wali Khan’s legal struggle

Speakers laud late leader for his political wisdom Published 27 Jan, 2026 07:03am

Folk artists confident of reclaiming lost space with live shows

PESHAWAR: Folk artists and musicians claimed to have regained the space through live music which they thought had... Published 26 Jan, 2026 06:20am

Writers declare two new Pashto poetry collections trendsetters

PESHAWAR: Writers have termed two newly-published Pashto poetry collections as trendsetters owing to their style of... Published 25 Jan, 2026 06:02am

Peshawar presented vibrant literary scene last year

PESHAWAR: Several literary organisations remained active throughout last year playing role in engaging youth to... Published 19 Jan, 2026 06:23am

Pashto play highlights indigenous wisdom

PESHAWAR: Local performers, mostly volunteers, staged a live Pashto theatre play titled ‘Zye Poha’ (indigenous... Published 18 Jan, 2026 06:41am

Contemporary creativity, digital art drive heritage revival in KP

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCPTA) played a central role in revival of old... Published 12 Jan, 2026 05:50am

Book on Mian Iftikhar’s political struggle launched

PESHAWAR: Literati, research scholars, political workers and rights activists gathered here on Saturday at Bacha ... Published 11 Jan, 2026 07:03am

Glowing tributes paid to late Urdu poet on his 76th birthday

PESHAWAR: Poets and writers gathered here on Sunday to mark 76th birthday of late Urdu poet and playwright Prof... Published 05 Jan, 2026 07:26am

KP witnesses surge in tourist arrivals

PESHAWAR: According to annual performance report by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KP-CTA), over... Published 04 Jan, 2026 05:34am

2025 witnesses increase in publication of Pashto prose books

Writers say youth have developed a taste for reading habit Published 02 Jan, 2026 06:55am