Muhammad Hassan Miraj

Pur Suroor and Parsu Ram

Pur Suroor and Parsu Ram

It is only when the train is leaving the station that it realises the name of the place has been changed from Sobha Singh to Ahmed Abad. Published 05 Nov, 2012 09:44am

The Bajwas of Gunnah Kalan – II

Migrating from Punjab is different. Anyone who abandons this land is bound to do it one more time, that is why every Punjabi has two 1947s in his life. Published 29 Oct, 2012 11:23am
The Bajwas of Gunna Kalan

The Bajwas of Gunna Kalan

The village Imam apologetically said: “It is becoming difficult to save you, our brothers.” The last few words were almost inaudible. Published 22 Oct, 2012 11:43am
The teacher and the healer

The teacher and the healer

The bipolar personality carried by Sialkot can be linked to the effect of the twin canals, writes Hassan Miraj. Published 15 Oct, 2012 03:14pm
Pooran Bhagat

Pooran Bhagat

Childless women travel from as far as Quetta and Karachi to put Pooran’s well to the test - faith, in the hour of need, divorces reason. Published 08 Oct, 2012 01:30pm
The Burj

The Burj

Kothi is not merely a house, it transcends well beyond that. It is one of those addresses the postman never forgets and passes on as sacred text. Published 02 Oct, 2012 09:20am
The Paolo Avitabile of Wazirabad

The Paolo Avitabile of Wazirabad

Those who could not establish themselves in Italy have returned to open pizza outlets but the fish from Rail Galla continues to define Wazirabad cuisine. Published 25 Sep, 2012 02:25pm

Seven long decades - II

Deep inside Jalalpur, non-aesthetically constructed walls block access to some of the world’s finest wooden doors etched with hearts and souls. Published 17 Sep, 2012 06:22pm

Seven long decades

"The streets of Mohallah Panditan and Mohallah Sadhoo intersect each other and on the other side is the confectionery of Taan Sain, a baker with a dream." Published 10 Sep, 2012 12:44pm
Greece or Gujrat

Greece or Gujrat

If you move around in the city of Gujrat, it looks like God attends it diligently but if you visit the shrines there, it dawns upon you that no prayer has ever been answered. Published 03 Sep, 2012 02:04pm
I came from the dreamtime

I came from the dreamtime

On moonless nights in Chillianwala, the souls of fallen Sikh soldiers sit down together and talk about their chivalry and proud heritage. Published 27 Aug, 2012 04:08pm

Home and away

The raging violence managed to divide the tangibles but somehow the memories of Kharian refused to be divided, instead they tend to multiply. Published 20 Aug, 2012 04:28pm
The River that played god

The River that played god

Despite the many myths, realities and traditions, those who have lived by the Jhelum River believe there is something divine about it. Published 13 Aug, 2012 05:08pm
The town of soldiers and saints

The town of soldiers and saints

Even if it was possible to evade the sensation of Rohtas, reaching Jhelum remains a dream and is never easy. With soldiers and saints en route, either you have to lay your life or pledge one. Published 06 Aug, 2012 09:18am

The three musketeers

On their way to India, young Gulzar left the convoy to pick up his fallen toy. This year is the 65th August and he has neither found the toy nor his family. Published 30 Jul, 2012 09:19am

The pendant of Pothowar

The wrath of the Supreme Court on Gilani added distinction to the history of Gujar Khan which now has a claim on both the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan. Published 23 Jul, 2012 06:03pm

Chaklala woods

The banyan trees provided shelter regardless of religion and caste. Now their ruins remain for non-archived moments of non-descriptive emotions. Published 16 Jul, 2012 04:36pm
The lost city

The lost city

“Everyone here in Quetta awaits destruction. Anytime, anybody will appear from anywhere and it will all be over.” Published 14 Jul, 2012 04:16pm
Rawal Rawail

Rawal Rawail

Now that we live in the days of burnt and non functional trains, Hassan Miraj still has few pleasant memories associated with train travels. Published 09 Jul, 2012 04:35pm