Tag: Literature
4 Pakistanis long-listed for DSC Prize for South Asian Literature
Four Pakistani names are among the list of 16 authors whose books have been long-listed for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature for...
For Vidya, Urdu literature means Gulzar
Vidya Balan admits to be in complete awe of Gulzar and says he is instrumental in introducing her to Urdu literature. “My introduction to...
KLS organises seminar on Literature and Society
A seminar on Literature and Society was organised by Kasur Literary Society at The Orient Education System Khara Road Kasur on Sunday.
The seminar was...
‘Zara Hat Kay 2’ launched
Columnists and other journalists were present at the launching ceremony of Yasir Pirzada’s book “Zara Hat Kay 2” at Alhamra on Sunday evening.
The latest...
‘Learn from the poetry of Bhittai’
The younger generation and students of literature and political science should to go through the teachings of great Sufi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai...
A national literature struggles to be born
Pakistani novelist Mohammed Hanif was walking his dog on the beach in the wealthy Karachi neighbourhood of Clifton one day not long ago when...
Remembering the poet that stood against dictatorship
Mujahid Barailvi launched his book ‘Jalib Jalib’, the third edition of his work on the renowned revolutionary poet Habib Jalib, at the Alhamra Art...
How Jinnah discovered his faith in Islamic idealism
Over the last six decades historians and analysts have discussed the mystery of Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s political ‘conversion’ from Indian nationalism to Pakistani separatism....
Not in Silent Submission anymore
Sehra Waheed was a savvy, sincere and an ambitious girl when she met the scion of a major Pakistani business family. One could say...
Yet another book fair to kindle interest in reading
In times when book-reading has become an insipid and bygone idea, a book fair was recently launched in the city at the Grace Hall.
The...
Norwegian author launches book
Atle Hetland, a Norwegian author, launched his book ‘Know Norway’ at a local hotel on Saturday.
Speaking on the occasion Hetland said: “This book...
French scholar visits IIUI, talks on Pakistani literature
Renowned French scholar David Waterman called on Prof Fateh Muhammad Malik, the rector of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) here on Wednesday and...
Air University holds seminar on English literature
The faculty of social sciences, Air University, Islamabad, organised a two-day seminar on ‘Pakistani English Literature in Local and Global Context’. Dr David Waterman,...
Children’s Literature Festival a roaring success
The first of its kind Children’s Literature Festival (CLF) was held at the Children’s Library Complex, on November 25 and 26. The two-day festival,...
‘Vehicular literature’ an expression of popularism
Emotions instinctively overpower every individual as he tries to find happiness and grievances by utilising these sentiments. Thus, people in their reactions use various...
Federal secretary praises PAL’s contributions to Sufi literature
The Ministry of National Heritage and Integration’s Secretary, Farid Ullah Khan said on Monday that the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL)’s publications on Pakistani...
Children Literature Festival kicks off
The Children’s Library Complex was a changed place on Friday as dozens of children were seen filtering in and rushing out excitedly. Every room...
