Arts, discouraged through much of early 2000s, regain some government support
Youths try to preserve Afghan culture and learn from outside world
Central Asian, Indian theatre groups perform
Horse breeders praise Akhal-Teke's qualities
Yulduz asks both sides to forgive each other
Dance-and-music show convey the return of peace
Almaty resident promotes Kazakhstan’s hosting of the games on motorcycle
Preservation of Pashtun cultural heritage termed vital
Hollywood stars arrive in Astana
Officials cite portrayal of Tajik migrants
Traditional instruments are costly but still find audience in Tajikistan
Organisers promote peace and harmony in violence-wracked society
Young, educated singers introduce Pashtu music to the world
Bishkek now has six pubs
Celebrants hope the holiday brings peace and good fortune
The theatre’s restoration is complete, but it needs young blood
Traditional celebration goes on though kite flying is banned this year
‘To overcome ego and inner greed and to strive for social reform is true Jihad’, says musician Salman Ahmad
World-famous stars have visited Kazakhstan
Beijing claims it applied on behalf of its ethnic Kyrgyz citizens.
Capital's residents now find restaurants and discotheques boring
In Uzbekistan, filmgoers not only watch, but love films—especially Uzbek ones
![A Pakistani honeydew melon farmer arranges bags of fruit that he offered for sale in the Peshawar Fruit Market May 20. [Ashfaq Yusufzai]](/shared/images/2013/05/20/pakmelon-230_184.jpg?1369057204)
A Pakistani honeydew melon farmer arranges bags of fruit that he offered for sale in the Peshawar Fruit Market May 20. [Ashfaq Yusufzai]
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We need more vote for Pakistan and it is possible with education, there is no meaning of Pakistan other than reading and writing
Pakistani democracy defeats Talibantariq lodi
the resolve shown by pakistani people against terrorism is commendable as exhibited by them in the elections by taking part overwhemingly.
TTP, HT election opposition un-Islamic, ulema sayЖакшылык. Кыргызстан.
Salam, brothers! I'm a Kyrgyz. I’m 21. I will tell you straight: we should not fight each other. It is necessary to live in peace, accord, mutual assistance, understanding, cooperation, and peace. Because we have a common past. Common culture and values. That is why, I believe that all problems c...
Rogun construction worsens Uzbek-Tajik relations