I feel aloneBy: Ali Jan Maqsood on July 17, 2018I flash back to the day you came in my life, Entered my heart with smiles, Neither we talked, nor got to introduction, For some particular occasion, Thou began to move with the passages, Joined hands with me, Called me thy brother and kept vociferating ‘Lala,’ But, came the twist along with the jealousy of our well-wishers, Those feeling uncomfortable while watching our … [Read more...] about I feel alone
The wonders of TurkeyBy: Ahmad Faruqui on July 16, 2018When the 21-year old Sultan Mehmed II rode his horse into the thousand-year old castle of the Byzantines as it lay in ruins after a long and hard fought battle in which Emperor Constantine XI had lost his life, Mehmed II was moved to recite a verse of Saadi’s, “The spider weaves the curtains in the palace of the Caesars. The owl calls the watches in the towers of Afrasiab.” Henceforth Mehmed … [Read more...] about The wonders of Turkey
Agatha Christie’s writings tell us murder is easyBy: Zainab Raza on July 16, 2018Agatha Christie is rightly called the ‘Queen of Crime,’ her 'who dun its' and murder mysteries will keep the reader guessing until the end. She is the master of misdirection and the ultimate smoke and mirror technician. But it is not the shocking twist at the end that makes her works so popular and stick deep in the readers’ conscious; it is her understanding of the frailties of human nature. One … [Read more...] about Agatha Christie’s writings tell us murder is easy
Hold me in contemptBy: Haider Rifaat on July 16, 2018I imagine myself bare in your thoughts, Maybe it is true, don’t regress now As dusk dawns, and darkness falls, Body says, I confess it all, You question my intent, Your thoughts on repeat, Is this happening? How could this be? A tingle down your spine, you know it is right, Desires fulfilled, they rise in plight, Sultry sweat and raging scent, Think again, Could … [Read more...] about Hold me in contempt
Shikarpur — a journey through historyBy: Naeem Ahmed on July 15, 2018Shikarpur district in Sindh is recognised for its rich tradition, culture, history, trade, civilization, politics, commerce, fabulous architecture, monumental buildings, narrow streets and brotherhood throughout its 4 centuries old history. The district is situated around 18 miles from the right bank of the Indus in Larkana division with the 1.4 million population. The district was established … [Read more...] about Shikarpur — a journey through history
The lost tomb of Jani KhanBy: Tania Qureshi on July 15, 2018Let me take you to another gorgeous building today and trust me I haven’t seen this kind of tile mosaic, fresco and ghalib kari in any of the monuments in Lahore. This is the Tomb of Jani Khan or Khan-e-Khanan which is located in Baghbanpura. If you visit the tomb, you will be stunned by its beauty but unfortunately the place is not that popular and therefore people barely know about its … [Read more...] about The lost tomb of Jani Khan
‘Our differences unite us’By: Asma Awan on July 15, 2018One of the results of industrial revolution was the acceleration of the pace of colonisation. The North-South gap became a stark reality of evolution of political and economic world order. The world was divided into the privileged imperialistic and colonized blocks. Though the colonizers did focus on development of infrastructure in their colonies and introduced many political and social reforms … [Read more...] about ‘Our differences unite us’
Barood Khana — An arsenal depot of British eraBy: Tania Qureshi on July 14, 2018Lahore Fort is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Pakistan. The Lahore Fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 and I can claim that Lahore Fort is one of the astonishing structures of its kind in the world having the world’s largest picture wall and the majestic mirror palace. As many times you get inside Lahore fort you will surely find something new to mesmerize … [Read more...] about Barood Khana — An arsenal depot of British era
I am a goat — Part IIBy: Mehmood Tiwana on July 14, 2018Afternoon finally came and with a foreboding heart I again went to Baba Gulabay’s quarters. It was a different attendant this time, but just as fearsome looking. “Is his excellency available to listen to a poor man’s pleadings? Sir, my goat is still lost, stolen and I know not where to turn but to the mighty knight of this house,” I said. “No he is not here to hear your bleating…” I interrupted … [Read more...] about I am a goat — Part II
‘Suno Kahani: Reader’s Club’ — recovering the essence of Urdu languageBy: Muhammad Omar Iftikhar on July 13, 2018There are still such people in our society who love to read Urdu and appreciate this beautiful language that possesses such depth in vocabulary. It is heartening to see people make an effort to promote this language. One such event, “Suno Kahani: Reader’s Club,” was held at Stars Club, formerly known as the Cafe Grand in Saddar, Karachi. Actor Studio Karachi in collaboration with Stars Club, … [Read more...] about ‘Suno Kahani: Reader’s Club’ — recovering the essence of Urdu language
