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15th February, 2013
Remembering Ghalib: Hoga koi aisa bhi jo Ghalib ko na janey?
February 15 marks the death anniversary of Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib, one of Urdu’s most celebrated and accomplished poets.
February 15 marks the death anniversary of Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib, one of Urdu’s most celebrated and accomplished poets.
11th February, 2013
Ghalib’s letters: an important historical and biographical source
Ghalib’s bubbling wit and a keen sense of humour made these letters good examples of humour in prose, too.
Ghalib’s bubbling wit and a keen sense of humour made these letters good examples of humour in prose, too.
4th February, 2013
Urdu and Japan: a relationship of red blooms and green fragrance
"It is the fragrance of a green plant rooted in Japanese soil, bearing red flowers and giving green Pakistani fragrance.”
"It is the fragrance of a green plant rooted in Japanese soil, bearing red flowers and giving green Pakistani fragrance.”
18th January, 2013
Faraz falls prey to march
The 82nd birthday of poet laureate, the late Ahmed Faraz, was postponed, because of the long march and the prevailing tense situation in the city.
The 82nd birthday of poet laureate, the late Ahmed Faraz, was postponed, because of the long march and the prevailing tense situation in the city.
16th December, 2012
The Fifth Global Urdu Conference: Urdu and peace in South Asia
“It is pertinent to understand the connection between Hindi and Urdu,” said journalist Ghazi Salahuddin.
“It is pertinent to understand the connection between Hindi and Urdu,” said journalist Ghazi Salahuddin.
29th August, 2012
Urdu on the internet
The last two decades have witnessed a rapidly increasing presence of, among other languages, Urdu on the World Wide Web.
The last two decades have witnessed a rapidly increasing presence of, among other languages, Urdu on the World Wide Web.
29th March, 2012
Altaf warns nationalists against using ‘threatening language’
KARACHI, March 28: Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain urged the president, prime minister and army chief on Wednesday to stop the so-called nationalist elements of Sindh from using “threatening language” against Mohajirs.
KARACHI, March 28: Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain urged the president, prime minister and army chief on Wednesday to stop the so-called nationalist elements of Sindh from using “threatening language” against Mohajirs.
11th February, 2012
The bird of light and wisdom
The first day of Karachi Literature Festival covered a myriad of topics catering to various sections of the society. However, one session which particularly stood…
The first day of Karachi Literature Festival covered a myriad of topics catering to various sections of the society. However, one session which particularly stood…
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7th December, 2011
The great divide
Language is an essential part of life. We use it to communicate, express and convey. We utilise it in our written and verbal affairs. It…
Language is an essential part of life. We use it to communicate, express and convey. We utilise it in our written and verbal affairs. It…
18th October, 2011
Educational institutions badly affected during rains: Minister
KARACHI: Almost every educational institution located in Sindh was damaged during recent monsoons, said Minister for Education, Pir Mazhar ul Haq on Tuesday. Talking to…
KARACHI: Almost every educational institution located in Sindh was damaged during recent monsoons, said Minister for Education, Pir Mazhar ul Haq on Tuesday. Talking to…
25th August, 2011
Ahmed Faraz’s death anniversary observed
Faraz, born in Kohat on January 14, 1931, became one of the greatest modern Urdu poets of the last century.
Faraz, born in Kohat on January 14, 1931, became one of the greatest modern Urdu poets of the last century.
22nd February, 2011
Around 27 Pakistani languages may be extinct soon
ISLAMABAD: Around 27 languages spoken in Northern Areas, Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and surrounding border areas of Pakistan are facing extinction, said a Unesco report. The…
ISLAMABAD: Around 27 languages spoken in Northern Areas, Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and surrounding border areas of Pakistan are facing extinction, said a Unesco report. The…
