Attan historically originated as a war dance among the Pashtun tribes that now straddle Afghanistan and Pakistan. Today Attan is often performed at weddings and other celebrations. Some tribal ...

The two-day Bajaur Festival kicked off at the Bajaur Sports Complex in Khar on Saturday. Jointly organised by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA), the Tourism Wing of Merged ...

The Attan dance, originating from the mountains of Afghanistan and dating back to pre-Islamic times, remains an integral part of Pakhtun culture today. It is typically performed to the beat of a dhol ...

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: No matter who waltzes into the prime minister’s house at the end of this election, South Waziristan is already swinging away – to the rhythms of the Attan. This traditional dance of ...