The author is a freelance journalist based in Islamabad.
Javed bhai’s old bookshop in New Anarkali stands firm in the face of a dwindling clientele which he attributes to the age of internet
A tribute to Lahore and the luminaries who made this city their home
A rare dealer of the Teddy Sethwala Kabootar breed of the bird
A tribute to Al-Khawarizmi, whose gigantic contributions to many a discipline of knowledge continue to amaze scholars and laypersons alike
Punjabi poet Baba Najmi is feted by the literati and loved by his fans, for being a liberal and enlightened voice. His personal life, though, has...
The jewellery pieces Muhammad Arshad makes from camel bones might have few takers today, but this doesn’t mean he’d give it up
An anthology of Naiyer Masud’s stories throwing light on the larger than life works of the literary giant
Yusuf Hasan was known for championing the cause of the underdog; supporting the common man in his struggle for social and economic equality in...
A biography that will help readers get acquainted with the creativity of the foremost detective writer of Urdu
Muhammad Ahmad Khan’s private collection boasts over 7,000 music records
A recently published book of translated short stories not only presents established international authors in a fresh light but also introduces Urdu...
Irfan Ahmad Urfi’s recent collection of stories depicts the irony of modern life
One recent memoir tells us about the formative phase of a genuine scholar and another is a testament of a political worker and peace activist
Iqbal Qaiser traces the historical worship places of Jains in Pakistan in his recent praiseworthy book
Gulzar Ahmad Ghauri maintains a rare collection of photos, books, coins, and earthenware at his modest place inside Ahmadpuri Gate
Noted novelist and translator Muhammad Asim Butt offers us masterpieces of an admired fiction writer
Shama Khalid has shared shards from her memory in her recent book about her late father, Dr Muhammad Salahuddin
This thick volume celebrates the fact that Munir Niazi wrote sterling prose in the form of literary and social columns, letters, book reviews, a...
Abdul Rashid shares fond memories of the times when people like Sultan Rahi and Ghulam Mustafa Khar were among his prized clients
For over 40 years, Iqbal Bali has coached young hockey players at his private club in Gojra. The current plight of the national sport dismays him
