By Sonia Ahmed  |  19 September 2020

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been making news for opening its borders for recreational tourism. Until 2018, it issued visas only for pilgrimages, business matters, sports events, and foreign ...

Behold the Unspoiled Beauty of Jeddah & it’s Budding MMA Scene

By Sonia Ahmed  |  20 August 2020

Pakistan’s cultural hub, Lahore, is at the confluence of historical traditions and modern lifestyle. According to the legends, Lava, son of Rama, founded this city, which later came to be ...

Immerse in the Pehlwani Culture at the Walled City Lahore

By Sonia Ahmed  |  17 August 2020

Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital, is the second most visited tourist destination in the Middle East. Pristine beaches and unparalleled hospitality await you if you plan to visit Abu Dhabi, ...

Abu Dhabi Crown Jewel YAS Island – Home to World’s 1st Fight Island

By Sonia Ahmed  |  27 May 2020

Located in the heart of Amritsar, the Golden Temple or Harmandir Sahib is the pilgrimage center, Ath Sath Tirath, for the Sikhs and a world-renowned tourist destination. Also known as ...

The Golden Temple and Holy Heaven of Ancient Sikh Martial Art Gatka

By Sonia Ahmed  |  30 October 2019

There’s more to her than meets the eye. Currently, an International Media Cultural Work student at Hochschule Darmstadt, Germany, Rameesha is the first Pakistani woman to become a certified kickboxing ...

Pakistan’s First Female Kickboxing Instructor Empowers Women

By Sonia Ahmed  |  8 August 2019

One of the best kickboxers in Pakistan, Inam-ul-Haq, led a team of fighters to the World Martial Arts Summit in late December 2016. He debuted as an international competition, and ...

Pakistan’s Kickboxing Champion — The Self-Made Progeny

By Sonia Ahmed  |  18 June 2019

Amir Khan is a businessman, a philanthropist, a family man, and above all, one of the most successful boxers of his time. Amir Khan was an overactive and aggressive child. ...

Celebrity Boxer Amir Khan Uses His Fame as a Force for Good

By Sonia Ahmed  |  1 April 2018

Bashir Somchai Ahmad introduced MMA to Pakistan in 2009. Today, a small but actively growing MMA school strives to make the people better and community whole. Bashir Ahmad uses the ...

One Man’s Struggle Empowers Pakistani Slum Dwellers with MMA