Fakhar Zaman is one of a few Pakistanis who are known all over the world. Fakhar Zaman after establishing himself as a leading Pakistani writer both in poetry and prose, both in Punjabi and Urdu has recently devoted his energies to English writings. He published his debut English novel ‘The life of Ahmad-Thresholds’ last year […]
Jundriay Tun Deesaan Tera Tana — raising ideological questions
Dr Manzur Ejaz is a poet, writer, columnist, singer and a crusader of Punjabi. He has a number of books to his credit including Waris Nama, Ranjan Yar, Nazamaan, My People My Thoughts and Epistemics of Development Economics. He delivers lectures on YouTube via Wichaar Webcast. He is also an economist. In the 1980s, he […]
Kuldip Nayar: a harbinger of peace
Though Kuldip Nayar was 95, the news of his death sent shock waves all over the world. Born on August 14, 1923, he was one of the last great peace activists and secularists in the Subcontinent. As expected, condolence messages began pouring in from all over the world once the news of his passing spread. […]
Sufism as a subject should be taught in schools: Fakhar Zaman
Celebrated writer and politician Fakhar Zaman has authored more than 40 books in Punjabi, Urdu and English. He is the recipient of civil awards; Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Sitara-e-Imtiaz and coveted Indian Punjab award Shiromani Sahtik Award along with many other International Awards. He has been a minister, dealing with culture during the second tenure of prime minister […]
TDAP, Commerce Ministry initiate public-private dialogues to enhance trade
KARACHI: For the first time in Pakistan’s economic history, Ministry of Commerce in collaboration with Trade and Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) initiated nationwide series of public-private dialogues for domestic commerce policy formulation. These recently concluded three-day dialogues included sessions of orientation and research workshops conducted by Ministry of Commerce Director Aasim Tiwana at the TDAP […]
Lahores biggest food fest to finally commence from 31st
LAHORE: Lahore Eat, touted as the biggest food festival of the city, would finally commence from March 31 inside the Fortress Stadium, Daily Times has learnt on Monday. From the most creative and talented chefs to the street vendors, the three-day event promises to celebrate full diversity of food that the heart of Pakistan has […]
IJT protests against discriminatory attitude of police
LAHORE: The activists of Islami Jamiat Talaba (IJT) on Monday staged a protest demonstration against the Punjab Police at Bhekewal Chowk. The activists, including female students, on the occasion chanted slogan against the inefficiency of the police, saying that they won’t tolerate the department facilitate and protect hooligans in the university. They demanded immediate registrations […]
Win over Afghanistan with love, not force
Mao siad, “So many deeds cry out to be done, always urgently. The world rolls on, time passes; seize the day, seize the hour.” We are living in interesting and dangerous times. What we need is a frank debate on both foreign policy and internal security. But since nobody knows the details of our foreign […]
Humanitarian Veeru Kolhi to contest against Bilawal in by-polls
HYDERABAD: Noted social worker and human rights award recipient Veeru Kolhi has announced that she would contest against Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto if by-election was held on NA-204 in Larkana. Talking to media at the Hyderabad Press Clubon Friday, she said that politicians, after taking votes from the people, ignore them […]
TURNING THE TIDE: Gen (r) Raheel Sharif
The armed forces rarely produce celebrities, especially those that nations can be proud of. Globally, after the likes of Marshal Tito, Churchill, Eisenhower and De Gaulle there were few heroic members of the armed forces whom nations could look up to and admire. There were plenty of Duvaliers, Mobutus and Idi Amins whom nations would […]