The author is a linguistic historian.
An academic remembered for his wit and genuine respect for his counterparts -- whether or not he agreed with them
Aasim Sajjad Akhtar’s latest book resurrects the dead tradition of using left-leaning theoretical models to Pakistan’s political analysis
Anam Zakaria’s new book is an original and significant addition to the contemporary history on Azad Kashmir
A revisit to the violent partition of the subcontinent and the accompanying nostalgia and trauma of divided lives
Nasim Zehra’s book on Kargil is a valuable addition to the existing scholarship on Pakistan’s wars and military decision-making -- a brave...
The book is an original, highly rigorous and well-informed piece of research on the interface of morality and economics -- something which happens...
Revelations in memoirs, biographies and interviews have a tremendous significance for historians, they invariably challenge and correct narratives...
A biography that gives a detailed account of the intellectual and moral heritage of Jamal Mian
While Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film has drawn historians’ attention mostly to the depiction of Alauddin’s character, little has been written...
The greatest harm we are doing to our people is that by not respecting their languages we insult their authentic beings; their identity as members...
