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4th May, 2013
Stars from another sky: An interview with Faiz Ahmed Faiz
“I have been waiting for you,” said Begum Sarfraz Iqbal when I entered the house. I knew she was and I also knew why.
“I have been waiting for you,” said Begum Sarfraz Iqbal when I entered the house. I knew she was and I also knew why.
30th November, 2012
Nayyara Noor: muted melodies
“There is a time for everyone to call it a day and do so gracefully, rather than be labelled a spent force.”
“There is a time for everyone to call it a day and do so gracefully, rather than be labelled a spent force.”
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22nd November, 2012
Also Pakistan: The final cut
In the final installment of this series, NFP shares with us the political and cultural zeitgeist of what Pakistan was like between 1947 and 1977.
In the final installment of this series, NFP shares with us the political and cultural zeitgeist of what Pakistan was like between 1947 and 1977.
20th November, 2012
Shahs to perform in city
Naseeruddin Shah along with his wife and daughter will present a medley of three short plays based on Ismat Chughtai’s short stories.
Naseeruddin Shah along with his wife and daughter will present a medley of three short plays based on Ismat Chughtai’s short stories.
18th June, 2012
Taking a Stand
The entire evening was studded with inspirational, sometimes defiant, poetic gems; lines penned by Faiz, Faraz and others.
The entire evening was studded with inspirational, sometimes defiant, poetic gems; lines penned by Faiz, Faraz and others.
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19th April, 2012
Dragged down by the stone
It was a startling irony in which one of the fiercest opponents of Jinnah and the Pakistan Movement actually coined the term ‘Pakistan Ideology,’ writes NFP.
It was a startling irony in which one of the fiercest opponents of Jinnah and the Pakistan Movement actually coined the term ‘Pakistan Ideology,’ writes NFP.
13th February, 2012
Bengalis love Faiz
LAHORE, Feb 12: Faiz Ahmad Faiz highlighted the atrocities committed against the freedom fighters of Bangladesh in the 1971 war, Bangladeshi parliamentarian and Pakistan-India-Bangladesh Forum President Moeenuddin Badal said at a grand ‘Faiz Aman Mela’ here on Sunday.
LAHORE, Feb 12: Faiz Ahmad Faiz highlighted the atrocities committed against the freedom fighters of Bangladesh in the 1971 war, Bangladeshi parliamentarian and Pakistan-India-Bangladesh Forum President Moeenuddin Badal said at a grand ‘Faiz Aman Mela’ here on Sunday.
16th January, 2012
Art exhbition on ‘peace versus intolerance’
The exhibition ‘Letters to Taseer–1’ is a poignant reminder of the scourge of intolerance and violence that continues to brutalise our society.
The exhibition ‘Letters to Taseer–1’ is a poignant reminder of the scourge of intolerance and violence that continues to brutalise our society.
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23rd December, 2011
The art of protest
Last week on Sunday, a small art group called the “Tentative Collective”, gathered a group of volunteers and team-members to sit on the…
Last week on Sunday, a small art group called the “Tentative Collective”, gathered a group of volunteers and team-members to sit on the…
30th September, 2011
Dastangoi magic revives lost medieval tales
NEW DELHI: There are no props, no music and no elaborate costumes — and if these performers have their way, no applause either. Dressed in…
NEW DELHI: There are no props, no music and no elaborate costumes — and if these performers have their way, no applause either. Dressed in…
25th August, 2011
Of Karachi, Faiz’s ‘Lahoo ka suragh’ and culled creativity
As the city of Karachi, termed the ‘jugular vein’ of the country, simmers down from ethnic bloodbath which has killed a hundred people in just…
As the city of Karachi, termed the ‘jugular vein’ of the country, simmers down from ethnic bloodbath which has killed a hundred people in just…
10th July, 2011
Faiz: the ideology and the poetry
The year of Faiz has seen much in praise of the poet and his poetry. His association with the Progressive Writers’ Movement and its ideology…
The year of Faiz has seen much in praise of the poet and his poetry. His association with the Progressive Writers’ Movement and its ideology…
19th June, 2011
A lyrical life
It is not every day that a prodigy is born nor is it true that the phenomenon of becoming one is simple. While inching towards…
It is not every day that a prodigy is born nor is it true that the phenomenon of becoming one is simple. While inching towards…
6th May, 2011
Sitar festival kicks off on a melodic note
KARACHI: Music lovers were treated to some delightful performances on the inaugural day of the two-day sitar festival organised by Tahzeeb Foundation at the Arts…
KARACHI: Music lovers were treated to some delightful performances on the inaugural day of the two-day sitar festival organised by Tahzeeb Foundation at the Arts…
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20th April, 2011
Celebrating Faiz
Karachi stole a few hours from its urban madness, and targeted killings, to celebrate Faiz’s centenary this past Sunday. In the blistering April…
Karachi stole a few hours from its urban madness, and targeted killings, to celebrate Faiz’s centenary this past Sunday. In the blistering April…
18th April, 2011
Spirit of bonhomie, peace at Faiz festival
KARACHI, April 17: A festive combination of thought-provoking seminars, art shows, theatre activities, dance performances, music concerts and quite a few extempore colourful happenings made…
KARACHI, April 17: A festive combination of thought-provoking seminars, art shows, theatre activities, dance performances, music concerts and quite a few extempore colourful happenings made…
16th April, 2011
Jashn-e-Faiz: Reaching out to the citizens
KARACHI: A hundred and nine cities around the world are celebrating Faiz’s Centenary this year. The largest celebration in Karachi, called Jashn-e-Faiz, will be held…
KARACHI: A hundred and nine cities around the world are celebrating Faiz’s Centenary this year. The largest celebration in Karachi, called Jashn-e-Faiz, will be held…
28th February, 2011
Herald exclusive: Cultural contribution
There is no doubt that Faiz Ahmed Faiz lived in an era when protest and debate were the real moving forces of society. It was…
There is no doubt that Faiz Ahmed Faiz lived in an era when protest and debate were the real moving forces of society. It was…
28th February, 2011
Herald exclusive: Editorial excellence
I first met Faiz Ahmed Faiz in 1951. At the time I was an adviser to Mian Iftikharuddin, a leader of the Communist Party of…
I first met Faiz Ahmed Faiz in 1951. At the time I was an adviser to Mian Iftikharuddin, a leader of the Communist Party of…
28th February, 2011
Herald exclusive: ‘Workers of the world unite’
Faiz Ahmed Faiz, though never a cardholder of the Communist party, was a leftist in no uncertain terms. As a young lecturer at MAO College…
Faiz Ahmed Faiz, though never a cardholder of the Communist party, was a leftist in no uncertain terms. As a young lecturer at MAO College…
