Villagers hush when Pakistani folk musician Sham Bhai starts singing about climate change, her clear voice rising above the simple squat dwellings. "We are the people of the south. The winds seem to ...

Pakistan has long been a passageway for communities and cultures, and a confluence of diverse influences. A rich and turbulent history has seen the country swept through by Mongol invaders and ...

In rural Pakistan, where literacy is low and the internet scarce, women are turning to music to spread awareness about the climate crisis. When Sham Bhai begins to sing, a hush falls over the village.

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Lok Mela in Islamabad has surged into its final stretch with a burst of colour, rhythm and regional pride, as thousands of visitors continue to pour into Lok Virsa to witness one of Pakistan's most ...

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UMERKOT, Pakistan — Villagers hush when Pakistani folk musician Sham Bhai starts singing about climate change, her clear voice rising above the simple squat dwellings. “We are the people of the south.