Why Crescent Moon Faces the Opposite Way in Official Pakistani Logos?

Mystery of Crescent Moon Opposite Direction in Official Logos

In Pakistan, few symbols hold more emotional and ideological weight than the crescent moon and five-pointed star. Seen on the national flag and across government institutions—from ministries to the military—they represent Pakistan’s foundational ideals of progress, light, and guidance rooted in Islamic and cultural heritage. Yet, a curious visual variation often goes unnoticed: while the…

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Pakistan, Vietnam join hands to promote Gandhara Buddhist heritage

Vietnam, Pakistan join hands to promote Gandhara heritage

Vietnam, in a landmark step towards cultural cooperation and diplomatic goodwill, has extended a compelling proposal to Pakistan to build a stronger bond through their mutual Buddhist heritage of ancient Gandhara. At the heart of this initiative lies the aim to boost faith-based and cultural tourism, foster academic and institutional collaborations, and promote people-to-people connections…

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Chanakya’s Genius Legacy - Sajjad Azhar

Chanakya’s Genius Legacy – Sajjad Azhar

Sajjad Azhar, senior Pakistani journalist known for his thoughtful storytelling and socio-cultural insights, offers a compelling historical narrative in his recent article on anchient philosopher Kotliya Chanakya published in Independent Urdu. This analysis explores the strengths of Azhar’s article, its narrative power, intellectual framing, and broader value for Urdu readership and South Asian historical discourse. 1….

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