Paan for peace — politicisation of a symbol of cultural sophisticationI serve paans after dinners which I purchase from a famous paan shop in Lahore as I haven’t been ‘saleeqamand’ enough to maintain a paan dan myself. On dholkis, mehndis, weddings, fairs, galas in Laho...
When Punjabis held a protest to mark Mother Language Day The selfie craze stuck the protest as well. On a loud, sunny and busy February morning – I joined dozens of activists outside the Lahore Press Club for...
TomorrowHow I wait for tomorrow! This day when all would go well The day I’ll rest to peace my sorrow And will get my dreams fulfilled When I need some dough When calmness and rejoice evade I simply ponder ab...