Pakistan, on Sunday, observed the 81st death anniversary of poet and philosopher, Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Born in Sialkot, the widely-acclaimed Shair-e-Mashriq (Poet of the East) is considered among the most important figures in South Asian literature. He has published works in both Urdu and Persian. Iqbal also rose to surface as an advocate of Muslim […]
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Today marks the second death anniversary of Mashal Khan
Mashal Khan was a Pashtun and Muslim student at the Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan who was killed by an angry mob in the premises of the university on 13 April 2017, over allegations of posting blasphemous content online. Following which, a joint investigation team formed to probe the case found that Mashal hadn’t […]
Zardari urges followers to “march towards Islamabad” and oust the government
Asif Ali Zardari, co-chairman of Pakistan People’s Party called on supporters to “march towards Islamabad” and send the government back home. Former President expressed strong concerns in an address on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the death of PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s 40th death anniversary, in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh, on Thursday. “Before […]
Remembering Mother Teresa on her 21st death anniversary
On her 21st death anniversary, the world remembers Mother Teresa known for her undying dedication towards the oppressed people of the society. Special prayers were held today to pay tribute to Saint Teresa of Calcutta, popularly known as Mother Teresa. Candles were lit at her flower adorned grave at Mother House, the global headquarters of […]
Remembering the King of Qawali: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s top 10 Qawalis
Today, 16th August marks the 21st death anniversary of the King of Qawali (Shahenshah-e-Qawali), Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (NFAK) who died at the age of 48 years leaving behind a legacy of more than 125 albums. The legendary Qawal, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan blessed the world with some of the best compositions in Qawalis […]
Renowned folk singer Allan Faqeer remembered on 18th death anniversary
Renowned folk Singer Allan Faqeer is being remembered on his 18th death anniversary, folklorist marked this day by paying tribute to this legendary artist. The Sindhi folk singer was born in the ancient village of Jamshoroo district of Sindh in the cottage of Dhamaali Faqeer in 1932. He spent his childhood in Manjhand. At […]
Mohammad Ali: Remembering the legend of Pakistani films on his 12th death anniversary
We come across only a few actors in our lifetime whose success is measured on the basis of their true greatness or strength of resolve. The name ‘Muhammad Ali’ stays an etching memory on the tip of every tongue even 12 years after his death today, and standing true to his fame and countless qualities, […]
Sultan Rahi being remembered on his 22nd death anniversary
LAHORE: The 22nd death anniversary of Pakistani film legend Sultan Rahi is being observed in the country far and wide today. Sultan Rahi was born in a Muslim family in Utter Pradesh in India in 1938. His family migrated to Pakistan in 1947 and settled in Gujranwala after the Partition. He remained the most popular Punjabi […]
Ch Aslam’s third death anniversary being observed today
LAHORE: Late SP Chaudhry Aslam Khan’s third death anniversary is being observed today. Chaudhry Aslam was assassinated in 2014 when his convoy was attacked using an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in a vehicle on the Lyari Expressway. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) had claimed the responsibility of the attack. Karachi’s Beaumont Road, where the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) […]
Police detains activist Diep, bars her from observing Taseer’s death anniversary
LAHORE: Activist Diep Saeeda has been barred from observing late governor martyred Salmaan Taseer’s 7th death anniversary after police detained her in her office at Garden Town for hours on Thursday. Diep was active in organizing a candlelight vigil and other ceremonies to mark Taseer’s anniversary. It is important to note that she had got […]