An curved arrow pointing right. Swat wood carving was once a thriving craft in Swat Valley in Pakistan. The artistry dates back 2,000 years to the Buddhist period of the Gandhara region.

Despite cheap, machine-made copies flooding the market, Imran Soomro and his family are determined to keep the craft alive in Bhit Shah, Pakistan. More from Still Standing Craftsmen spend hours ...

The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad organized an international conference, titled “Celebrating Pakistan’s Ancient Archaeological and Civilizational Heritage” in Islamabad today. Addressing ...