The call of the gongBy: Raza Naeem on October 17, 2018Sir Syed Ahmad Khan (1817-1898) emerged as a key leader of the Indian Muslim community in the aftermath of the War of Independence of 1857, as a thoroughly modern Muslim in a thoroughly pre-modern age. He is credited for originating the two-nation theory, founding the Aligarh Movement and being a founding father of Pakistan, but less celebrated are his achievements in providing a modern, … [Read more...] about The call of the gong
The reversal of knowledgeBy: Hira Shah on October 16, 2018In the novel, The Geometry of God, Uzma Aslam Khan escorts her readers through the sensory illustrations as to control their emotions by setting a roller-coaster ride that evokes sentiments of love, hatred, disgust and amazement. Set during the times of 1980s, the novel deals with a myriad of themes; all at the same time. Indeed it’s worth appreciating the way Khan magnifies various conflicts … [Read more...] about The reversal of knowledge
Profound realisations over the Alzette riverBy: Talal Almas on October 16, 2018The hike was undeniably onerous. In addition to the many antediluvian remains that could be seen plaguing every crevice of the Alzette river valley in Luxembourg, the elevated pedestal offered gleaming views of the city beneath. The enriching fragrance of the summertime pollen wafted amidst the intense gusts, bringing with it a much needed hiatus from the scorching summer heat. Tourists—from Asia, … [Read more...] about Profound realisations over the Alzette river
Tribute paid to Sipahi Maqbool Hussain at RACBy: Agencies on October 16, 2018The Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) on the directions of Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Fayaz ul Hasan Chohan presented a stage play based on the true story of Sipahi Maqbool Hussain on Sunday. The play was held to pay tribute to the hero of Pakistan who spent 40 years in an Indian prison. The play was written and directed by Naheed Manzoor and Riaz Siddique and Yar Muhammad were the … [Read more...] about Tribute paid to Sipahi Maqbool Hussain at RAC
Am I an orphan?By: Ali Jan Maqsood on October 16, 2018Life can be very challenging sometimes, especially when we are faced with unpredictable situations. I feel like my problems keep on increasing the more I try to find solutions for them This story is about a happy-go-lucky schoolboy Ali who never expected life to place him in challenging situations. He was naïve and innocent and left us too soon. He was a very talented pupil in my class who … [Read more...] about Am I an orphan?
The spirit of genorosity and giving at Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrineBy: Ahmed Raza Gorsi and Daud Khan on October 15, 2018During a recent visit to the Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine in Sehwan Sharif, we visited one of the langars that distributes free meals to people every single day. The scale, regularity and management of the langar khana – which by the way was funded completely through private donations – was impressive. The fact that the enterprise was operated through private donations does not come as a … [Read more...] about The spirit of genorosity and giving at Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine
4 must-see Skardu destinationsBy: Manizeh Hussain on October 15, 2018The Skardu Valley located at the confluence of the Indus and Shigar rivers is at an altitude of nearly 8202 ft. A trip to Skardu can be the best summer weekend getaway for those of us getting roasted in Lahori heat or enveloped in Karachi’s dry spells. Deosai Plains It is a high-altitude alpine plain and a national park. Deosai is the blend of two words ‘Deo’ (giant) and ‘Sai’ (shadow). … [Read more...] about 4 must-see Skardu destinations
The dark side of Lahore FortBy: Tania Qureshi on October 14, 2018The antique Lahore Fort still holds undiscovered places inside its walls. All of us are familiar with structures like World’s largest Picture Wall, Deewan-e-Aam, Deewan-e-Khaas and of course the Sheesh Mahal inside the fort, but miss several small structures built here during different eras. The reason for ignoring them is that they are not much talked about or closed for the public and thus with … [Read more...] about The dark side of Lahore Fort
OUP’s top selection of Urdu booksBy: Press Release on October 14, 2018‘Family Laws in Pakistan’ Muhammad Zubair Abbasi and Shahbaz Ahmad Cheema This book provides the latest and updated account of the principles and practices of family laws in Pakistan. It is primarily based on the latest case law and statutes. The authors not only present systemically organised case law but also critically evaluate leading judicial precedents. Various chapters of the book … [Read more...] about OUP’s top selection of Urdu books
‘Arxang’ — a combination of literature and graphicsBy: Dr. Amjad Parvez on October 13, 2018Title: Arxang - October 2018 Editor in Chief: Amir Bin Ali Editor: Hassan Abbasi Publishers: Ravi Foundation International, Lahore Pages: 48 Price: Rs. 1000/- annually With Arts and Graphics on art paper by Muhammad Ahsan Gul, monthly literary journal ‘Arxang’ enters its nineteenth year of publication through its October 2018 issue. Its Editor in Chief is Amir Bin Ali, a poet cum … [Read more...] about ‘Arxang’ — a combination of literature and graphics
