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Dabastan-e-Karachi: New book traces the evolution of the Urdu ghazal in Karachi
Feb 5th
The book, Dabastan-e-Karachi mein Urdu ghazal ka irtiqa (The evolution of the Urdu ghazal in the Karachi school of poetry) on about 80 poets was launched at a ceremony at Arts Council KARACHI: While the literati may not still be reconciled to the idea of Karachi being a distinct school More >
Student of the Perfect Master – Al Musawwar Jimmy Engineer
Jan 29th
Karachi
‘Khidmatgar,’ ‘realist,’ ‘patriot’, internationally acclaimed miniaturist and in his own words “a student of the Perfect Master — Al Musawwar”; Jimmy Engineer is a force to reckon with. It should come as little surprise then that a book that celebrates and documents different phases of 58-year-old Jimmy’s life, work and More >
book titled “Partition and Locality — Violence, Migration, and Development in Gujranwala and Sialkot, 1947-1961” by Ilyas Chattha was launched at Oxford Bookshop in Gulberg’s Mini Market
Jan 28th
LAHORE, Jan 27: A book titled “Partition and Locality — Violence, Migration, and Development in Gujranwala and Sialkot, 1947-1961” by Ilyas Chattha was launched at Oxford Bookshop in Gulberg’s Mini Market on Friday.
The function was organised by the Oxford University Press.
The book provides original and challenging insights into the processes More >
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) launched four Sindhi books to create awareness among people
Jan 23rd
HYDERABAD, The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) launched here on Sunday four Sindhi books to create awareness among people about their fundamental rights.
The launching ceremony was performed by noted leftist leader Jam Saqi. The books are: “Jabri Gumshudgi” (Enforced Disappearance), “Nasli Taassubbat” (Racial Prejudices), “Insani Haqan Jo Nizam” (Human More >
Controlled change in current socio-political system not the way is creating problems,
Jan 16th
KARACHI – Controlled change in the present socio-political system is creating problems, pushing the country backwards in terms of development, maintaining law and order and peace, renowned urban planner, architect and social scientist Arif Hasan said on Monday. Delivering a lecture on “Feudalism and the Process of Change in Pakistan”, More >
FUUAST launches book translated from Sindhi into Urdu research and composition section
Jan 14th
Karachi
The research and composition section of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) launched a book on Friday which was translated from Sindhi to Urdu based on Tib-e-Unani.
The title of the book “Asaan Ilaj” (Easy Treatment) was written by Shams-ul-Atba Hakeem Shams Uddin Ahmed and translated by More >
15-year-old Aaisha Ahmed Gillani Teenager shows her intellect by writing book review
Jan 14th
Islamabad Writing a book review has always been reckoned as a job of some elderly person wearing thick spectacles and making observation in light of his vast experience. However, 15-year-old Aaisha Ahmed Gillani has given a new definition of book reviewer through her intellectual rather daring initiative.
As a student of More >
FUUAST translates Sindhi book into Urdu book of Shamsul-Atba Hakeem ‘Asan Elaj’ (easy treatment)
Jan 11th
Karachi: Department of Writing and Compilation of Federal Urdu University of Arts Science and Technology (FUUAST) has translated the book of Shamsul-Atba Hakeem Shamsuddin Ahmad ‘Asan Elaj’ (easy treatment) from Sindhi into Urdu. The inauguration ceremony of the book, translated by chairman of Sindhi department of the university Dr Inayat More >
Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan to address book (Urdu version) launch
Jan 11th
Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan will address the launching ceremony of his book (Urdu version) on Wednesday (today) at Aiwan e Iqbal.
The ceremony will also be addressed by noted journalists, columnists and PTI leaders. Later, the PTI chairman will also address a gathering of Insaaf Traders More >
The universality of Shah Latif`s poetry book Mukhtasar tareekh-i-zaban-oadab Sindhi
Jan 10th
KARACHI: Syed Mazhar Jameel in his book `Mukhtasar tareekh-i-zaban-oadab: Sindhi` has quoted Ali Nawaz Vafai as saying `Latif is Sindh, Sindh is Latif`.
Here `Latif`, of course, means Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai (1689/90-1752), one of Sindh`s foremost Sufis and poets, who commands great respect not only of the lovers of Sindhi More >
Book on “Flora of Punjab University Sir Syed Campus and Ayubia National Park” published PU (IAS) Prof Dr Ghazala Nasim’s
Jan 9th
LAHORE: (Monday, January 09, 2012): Punjab University Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS) faculty member Prof Dr Ghazala Nasim’s book titled “Flora of Punjab University Sir Syed Campus and Ayubia National Park” has been published by the Punjab University. In her book, comprising 239 pages, Dr Ghazala Nasim has provided detailed More >
new cookbook ‘From My Table to Yours’ launched by Zeenat Azra Khan for the real food lovers
Jan 9th
It is almost impossible to collect nice recipes that are close to our traditional taste from all around the world, but a new cookbook ‘From My Table to Yours’ by Zeenat Azra Khan has made the task easy for the real food lovers.
The fact that the book contains mouth-watering first-hand More >
The book of harassment and resignation Saeed launched ‘Working with Sharks’
Jan 6th
Karachi
In 1997 Fouzia Saeed, along with 10 other women, resigned from a well-paid job in Islamabad as a result of incessant harassment from their boss. Thirteen years later, Saeed launched ‘Working with Sharks’, a long-in-the-making book about the incident and more, at The Second Floor (T2F) on Thursday.
But the session More >
Punjabi Sufi Sangat today ‘Saiful Malook’, a Punjabi poetry book written Mian Mohammad Bakhsh,
Jan 6th
Rawalpindi The Punjabi Sufi Sangat is organising a session to read and understand ‘Saiful Malook’, a famous Punjabi poetry book written by great Punjabi Sufi Poet Mian Mohammad Bakhsh, today (Friday) at Raeesul Ahrar College, 6th Road Chowk, says a press release issued here on Thursday.
Professor Saeed Ahmad will More >
Book on Sindh’s history for children launched Writer and poet Fahmida Riaz,
Jan 5th
KARACHI, A book on the history and culture of Sindh for children authored by well-known historian and former Sindh education minister Dr Hamida Khuhro was launched on Wednesday.
Titled ‘A Children’s History of Sindh’, the book is said to have been written for students in the age group of 8-13 years.
Writer More >
Oxford University Press (OUP) launched its latest book entitled ‘A Children’s History of Sindh’ at a ceremony,
Jan 5th
Book on Sindh history launched KARACHI: The Oxford University Press (OUP) launched its latest book entitled ‘A Children’s History of Sindh’ at a ceremony, at a local hotel on Wednesday.
Former Sindh education minister and famous historian Dr Hamida Khuhro is the author of the book. Speaking on the occasion, she More >
Book on gender violence in 1971 war launched war of Bangladesh (then East Pakistan)
Jan 4th
LAHORE, A book which highlights gender violence in the 1971 war of Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) was launched in a ceremony at the Forman Christian College (FCC) on Tuesday.
The book ‘Women, War and the Making of Bangladesh: Remembering 1971’ is written by Yasmin Saikia and published by the Oxford University More >
Censorship not a woman’s job in Rafiq Engineer’s book Spatial Development Minister
Jan 3rd
Censorship not a woman’s job in Rafiq Engineer’s book KARACHI – What has a woman got to do with censorship?” was the response of Sindh Katchi Abadis and Spatial Development Minister Rafiq Engineer, when another lawmaker suggested that women should also be given representation in a film censorship board. As More >
Oxford University Press, Book on Women, War and Bangladesh launched Remembering 1971
Jan 2nd
Book on Women, War and Bangladesh launched KARACHI The Oxford University Press, Pakistan has recently launched a book entitled ‘Women, War and the Making of Bangladesh- Remembering 1971’ at a graceful ceremony, held at a local hotel.
The author of the book was Yasmin Saikia. During conversation with renowned literary person More >
Book reveals sexual harassment in the UN-Pak office latest book ‘Working with Sharks’
Dec 27th
Book reveals sexual harassment in the UN-Pak office LAHORE – Renowned rights activist Fouzia Saeed’s latest book ‘Working with Sharks’ was formally launched in the provincial capital on Monday. The book follows the author’s struggle against the perpetrators of sexual harassment against her and her female colleagues in the United More >
Sindhi translation of Sohail Warraich’ ‘Qatil Kaun’ book on BB
Dec 27th
Sindhi translation of Sohail Warraich’ book on BB
LAHORE
Sindhi translation of journalist Sohail Warraich’s book on Benazir Bhutto’s assassination ‘Qatil Kaun’ has been published. The book discusses various aspects of investigation into the murder of Benazir through reports of national and international investigation agencies. It also includes research on the More >
new book, titled ‘Abdul Karim Abid – Aik Shakhs Aik Ehad’ launched in Lahore
Dec 24th
Book launched LAHORE
A new book, titled ‘Abdul Karim Abid – Aik Shakhs Aik Ehad’, has been launched in Lahore. The book is a biography of the late Abdul Karim Abid, a well-known journalist, who also worked as the editor of various national newspapers. The book has been compiled by Salman More >
Literary contribution of Pashto poet Taskeen Manirwal launching book ceremony
Dec 23rd
Literary contribution of Pashto poet lauded SWABI, Speakers lauded the literary contribution of popular Pashto poet Taskeen Manirwal at the launching ceremony of his book here on Wednesday evening.
The ceremony was organised by Zalmay Leekwal, a literary organisation of the district, which is working for promotion of Pashto language and More >
book launching ceremony “This is PTV” Another Day, Another World’ launched
Dec 22nd
This is PTV: Another Day, Another World’ launched ISLAMABAD – A book launching ceremony held by South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) on Wednesday proved to be a galaxy of veteran media persons who thoroughly worked and rendered meritorious services in mass media. However, not a single PTV official attended More >
Aurat Foundation launches book on honour killing
Dec 21st
book launching ceremony of Honour Killings in Pakistan and Compliance of Law
Aurat Foundation launches book on honour killing LAHORE – Advisor to the Punjab chief minister Begum Zakia Shah Nawaz said on Tuesday that the police should be trained in the new laws of investigation for adoption, murder, honor killing, More >
Book Launching Ceremony on “Mosque Wazir Khan” in Punjab University College of Art & Design
Dec 19th
Book Launching Ceremony on “Mosque Wazir Khan” in PU CAD LAHORE: (Sunday, December 18, 2011): Punjab University College of Art & Design is organizing a book launching ceremony on “Mosque of Wazir Khan” published by M.Phil Students of CAD (today) Monday, 19-12-2011, at 2:30pm in Old Campus. PU VC Prof More >
