Mubarik Haveli — where the true spirit of Muharram is seenBy: Tania Qureshi on September 21, 2018As the sacred month of Muharram starts, we see the atmosphere filled with sadness because of the tragedy of Karbala and remembrance of Hazrat Imam Hussain. You must have heard of people going to Mochi Gate for the majalis and processions along with the name of Mubarik Haveli. It is located inside Mochi Gate which is one of the thirteen gates of the Walled City of Lahore, and was built by Mughal … [Read more...] about Mubarik Haveli — where the true spirit of Muharram is seen
Karachi’s Napier Road comes to LahoreBy: Ammara Ahmad on September 21, 2018An exhibition by the photographer Arif Mahmood in the Lahore University of Management Science’s (LUMS) Gurmani Centre for Languages and Literature has opened last week. Over two dozen photos have been placed in the Gurmani center to give us an intimate look into Karachi’s iconic Napier Road. The Napier Road has several distinct features that make it stand out despite being just another offshoot of … [Read more...] about Karachi’s Napier Road comes to Lahore
‘The Book of Gold Leaves’ — a love story set in conflictBy: Shah Khalid on September 20, 2018All love stories set in wartime must negotiate hazardous terrain. Why should we care about a couple of thwarted sweethearts in the midst of so much death and despair? Great love-in-war novels must nurture both themes simultaneously. And the love must be the kind that can only be born out of war: forbidden, desperate and usually doomed. MirzaWaheed’s second novel, following The Collaborator, which … [Read more...] about ‘The Book of Gold Leaves’ — a love story set in conflict
We will meet in peaceBy: Noor Jehan Ahmad on September 20, 2018I wanted to buy you a guitar, So you could intertwine your words with a tune But as I walked to the store, Life came my way Daddy said he found the pills, That I had hid yesterday, Your birthday came along, I wanted to show you how much I love you But as I walked out the door, Mommy found out about you These bruises painted on my skin, Won’t stop my bleeding … [Read more...] about We will meet in peace
How PIA recovered after we lost half of the countryBy: Muhammad Akhtar Mummunka on September 19, 2018Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto moved into power on a fast track to become the fourth President of Pakistan on 21st December, 1971. Bhutto, like Imran Khan, had a colossal task ahead of him to rebuild Pakistan. He, too, like Khan, had a novice team with him to steer the country but through sheer personal hard work (almost 16 hours a day) he put Pakistan back on track. AVM Zafar Chaudhary was replaced by a … [Read more...] about How PIA recovered after we lost half of the country
Autumn TimeBy: Aiyza Javaid on September 18, 2018The breeze is gradually beckoning autumn games Inside the gardens and through the lanes, Pouring into and whirling round All the leaves colored orange, red and brown Surging through each swaying tree, Shaking and letting apples fall till they are free. Gusting conkers until they drop And open broad and wide with a scratchy pop The wind is dancing in merriment and … [Read more...] about Autumn Time
‘Governing the Ungovernable’By: Zahid Asghar on September 18, 2018Pakistan’s governance system that it inherited from the British has become outdated and deteriorated over the years. The country has also failed to transform its colonial-era bureaucracy. In the book ‘Governing the Ungovernable’,Dr Ishrat Hussain points out various weaknesses which led to this fall, and proposes a comprehensive agenda to reform all main institutions; ranging from civil bureaucracy … [Read more...] about ‘Governing the Ungovernable’
Why did you send me here?By: Muhammad Talha on September 18, 2018Life is journey, Not a destination Why did you send me here? This world is beyond my comprehension I tried my best, But all in vain I'm inappropriate I don't know, what is right? I feel trapped I know that I'm a sinner I know that you are the winner I can't touch the sky like you But that still doesn't justify When I will arrive there, I must ask you Why … [Read more...] about Why did you send me here?
Sindh’s glorious model villageBy: M Sultan Dars on September 18, 2018Tando Soomro, a small town located some 15 kilometers from the Tando Allahyar city of Sindh, is a versatile and model village which is the abode of different qualities and a magnificent beauty. ‘Tando’ is a prefix used in the names of many cities and towns of Sindh, for example, Tando Muhammad Khan, and Tando Allahyar. Historically, there has been a lot of debate; some researchers believe that … [Read more...] about Sindh’s glorious model village
Global warming and climate challengesBy: Hyder Ali Abbasi on September 18, 2018The modern world is dealing with terrorism, war, and natural disasters. Of these the most debated but least attended concern is that of global warming. Global warming as suggested by evidence has led to rising temperatures and sea levels and as a consequence, natural disasters, extreme weather events and health problems are also occurring at a rapid rate. The matter’s urgency requires immediate … [Read more...] about Global warming and climate challenges
