News stories for Sher Alam Shinwari

Ajmal Khattak remembered as strong voice for poor

PESHAWAR: Literati, leaders of Awami National Party and scholars gathered here on Sunday to celebrate birth ... Published 24 Nov, 2025 06:33am

Contribution of veteran Pashto poet to folk literature lauded

PESHAWAR: Poets and writers gathered here on Friday to laud noted Pashto poet Manzar Faryadi for his immense... Published 17 Nov, 2025 06:20am

Concrete steps urged to protect environment

PESHAWAR: Participants of a seminar here stressed the need for taking practical steps to protect environment and... Published 29 Sep, 2025 06:13am

Peshawar artists ask KP govt to posthumously award folk musicians Farooq Ustad and Khalid Malik Haider

The Pashto folk musicians both passed away last week. Published 22 Sep, 2025 01:08pm

Govt asked to announce posthumous awards for music composers

PESHAWAR: The participants of a reference paid glowing tributes to Farooq Ustad and Khalid Malik Haider, two popular... Published 22 Sep, 2025 07:05am

Sikh student wants youth to serve humanity

PESHAWAR: Gautum Singh Arora, a 7th grader from the Sikh community, has received widespread appreciation for his... Published 21 Sep, 2025 05:38am

Late Urdu poet termed beacon of light for new bards

Participants of reference pay tributes to actor Ishrat Abass Khalil Published 15 Sep, 2025 06:29am

Actor Ishrat Abbas Khalil laid to rest

PESHAWAR: Noted radio, stage and TV actor Ishrat Abbas Khalil died of cardiac arrest late Friday night and was laid... Published 14 Sep, 2025 07:23am

Visual artist paints essence of pre-flood life in AJK’s serene Gurez valley

Ali Sajid says paintings crucial in shaping region’s identity Published 09 Sep, 2025 06:10am

Songwriter of yore days remembered as pioneer screen bard

PESHAWAR: Writers and music directors have termed Dr Laajwar Saleem, a noted songwriter of yore days Pashto movies,... Published 25 Aug, 2025 05:30am

Young volunteers’ swift response in crisis situation

PESHAWAR: The young volunteers affiliated with different political parties, civil societies, artists, rights bodies... Published 18 Aug, 2025 05:33am

Play highlights national unity, patriotism,

PESHAWAR: Noted performers staged a theatre play titled ‘I am Pakistan’ in Nishtar Hall here on Thursday to mark... Published 15 Aug, 2025 06:56am

Folk artists highlight natural beauty of Kalash valley

PESHAWAR: Senior folk artists returned from a three-day cultural trip to Kalash valley in Chitral where they... Published 11 Aug, 2025 05:49am

INTERVIEW: ‘THE PAKHTUN ARE MORE LIKELY TO BRANDISH A PROVERB THAN AN AK-47’— DR ROBERT SAMPSON

British scholar Dr Robert Sampson has dedicated his life to teaching and learning from Pakhtuns. An educational... Published 10 Aug, 2025 08:11am

Pashto play highlights climate change, peace, right to expression challenges

PESHAWAR: A live performance was staged here the other day, featuring the theme of climate change, peace, right to... Published 08 Aug, 2025 05:27am

Writers regret fading culture of book reading among youth

PESHAWAR: The participants of a weekly literary gathering showed concerns over rapidly fading culture of reading... Published 04 Aug, 2025 05:10am

Artists call for revival of cultural activities

PESHAWAR: The members of Hunari Tolana, an organisation of artists, met the provincial secretary of culture, tourism... Published 01 Aug, 2025 04:46am