Special Star Benazir Bhutto’s Story
By Syeda Abida Hussain
This biography of Benazir Bhutto (1953–2007), the first female prime minister of Pakistan, recounts her life from childhood till her assassination. It details her leadership of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), her two terms as Prime Minister and as Leader of the Opposition, her life in exile and her role as a daughter, sister, wife and mother. From her return to Pakistan to a tumultuous welcome and her gearing up for the elections of 2007, to the events leading up to her assassination and its aftermath, the political events in this book are explained through the author’s lens who knew Benazir Bhutto in a personal capacity.
Of Pearls and Pecks of Straw Recollections, Essays, After-thoughts
By Iqbal Akhund
Retired diplomat and man of the world, Iqbal Akhund, having previously written about his diplomatic career, recalls in this volume personal reminiscences of his 90 plus years: young days under the Raj, the conversion of his grandparents, the why and wherefore of Partition as well as thoughts on current issues. This book, nostalgic for a world long gone and with its generous spattering of fresh anecdotes, is a tour through time and place with a brilliant, witty travel guide.
New Frontiers of Entrepreneurship
By Iqbal M Khan
This book provides an in-depth study of entrepreneurship in the context of South Asia and particularly Pakistan. Comprising real-world case studies with local relevance, the book will help readers understand more about entrepreneurship from a historical and sociological point of view. It is divided into eight chapters which deal with important topics such as women and entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship within minority communities, rural entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship. Concepts such as innovation and creative destruction are discussed in the context of Pakistan and each topic has been dealt with in such a manner so as to bring out its educational implications.
Wavell Soldier and Statesman
By Victoria Schofield
Field Marshal, the first Earl Wavell was one of Britain’s greatest military leaders of the Second World War and as Viceroy of India, a remarkable statesman. With extraordinary resilience he faced triumph and disaster in the Middle East Africa and Asia. Wavell’s appointment as Viceroy of India was even more challenging as he began its arduous move to Independence. Yet, behind such distinction lay an enigmatic man also celebrated for his unexpected silences, his prolific memory and his love of poetry.
Modern Urdu Short Stories from Pakistan
By Amina Azfar
This anthology brings together English translations of 26 Urdu short stories by renowned Pakistani writers. Stories included in the anthology were written between 1947 and the present time. Authors range from the celebrated Saadat Hasan Manto and Intizar Husain to Dr Shershah Syed and Zafar Mehmood. Not all of these stories are necessarily the most famous works of their authors, and most of them have not been translated into English before. However, their exquisite depiction of diverse experiences and social realities justifies calling them unforgettable gems of Urdu short story writing.
Published in Daily Times, December 27th 2017.