Prince of Physicians: The Life and Times of Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
Prof. Dr M. Habib, Prof. Dr Syed Irfan Ahmed

A biographical account of the scientist and philosopher which also incorporates brief journeys through ancient Persian medicine and Ibn Sina’s own text, Kitab al Qanun fi al Tibb.

Influence of English on Indian Women Writers: Voices from Regional Languages
Edited by K. Suneetha Rani

According to the book, the English language was a colonial legacy first accessed solely by men, until women decided to take ownership and make it their voice as well.

Published in Dawn, Books & Authors, August 5th, 2018

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Military convictions
Updated 22 Dec, 2024

Military convictions

Pakistan’s democracy, still finding its feet, cannot afford such compromises on core democratic values.
Need for talks
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Need for talks

FOR a long time now, the country has been in the grip of relentless political uncertainty, featuring the...
Vulnerable vaccinators
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Vulnerable vaccinators

THE campaign to eradicate polio from Pakistan cannot succeed unless the safety of vaccinators and security personnel...
Strange claim
Updated 21 Dec, 2024

Strange claim

In all likelihood, Pakistan and US will continue to be ‘frenemies'.
Media strangulation
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Media strangulation

Administration must decide whether it wishes to be remembered as an enabler or an executioner of press freedom.
Israeli rampage
21 Dec, 2024

Israeli rampage

ALONG with the genocide in Gaza, Israel has embarked on a regional rampage, attacking Arab and Muslim states with...