Live from Pakistan for Monday, November 18, 2002

The three-day urs (festival) of the Sachal Sarmast is in progress at the shrine of the saint situated in District Khairpur of Sindh. The conclusion will be marked by Governor Sindh giving away prizes to folk artists for their performances. Sindh is often referred to as the land of the Sufis because... Sign in to see full entry.

Where the state of cultural heritage is a cause of grave concern, the turtles of Karachi, once an endangered species, are doing well. Those who have gone turtle-watching on Karachi’s sandy beaches would be pleased to learn that due to the commitment of people such as Sindh Wildlife Department’s... Sign in to see full entry.