Pakistanis seek world record in ancient sport of tent-pegging Popular for centuries in South Asia, tent-pegging has become a dying pastime in Pakistan, mainly kept alive in wealthy Punjab province. There it remains part of cultural celebrations in urban areas, where riders dress up in traditional waistcoats and turbans of vibrant colors while horses are fitted with shining saddles. The cavalry sport requires a mounted horseman to pierce and pick up a peg from the ground at a full gallop. Organisers at an event in Mian Channu claim this year to have set new world records in the ancient sport. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES