either altering or retaining art forms. Widely recognised as a war dance, Attan has seen a major transformation under the influence of Islam. But numerous other social and geopolitical factors ...

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 ...

PESHAWAR: Pakhtun social activists have announced they will organise an Attan performance at Bagh-i-Naran of Hayatabad area in Peshawar next week to show solidarity with the Punjab University ...