Stop the War Petition
Homeyra Ettehadieh from Iran has requested to sign the Stop War on Iran petition, “for whatever its worth” No it is not worthless and…
“The sea is seeking you” (Rumi)
Silence is the sea, and speech is like the river. The sea is seeking you: don’t seek the river. Don’t turn your head away…
Faiz’s Shaam
Faiz’s poem Shaam with a translation by Agha Shahid Ali. Thanks to Junaid for the contribution. Iss tarha hai ke har ik perr koi…
The Story of Gul Badshah – Z. Nigah
Zehra Nigah’s beautiful poem for an Afghan boy, a victim of the war that was waged in the name of world peace but that…
The talented Fatima Hasan – two poems
Fatima composes poetry in English language. She is based in Karachi, Pakistan and works for a telecommunication company. Fear of losing In the gloomy…
The Clay Bird
A moving tale of a young boy and his family trapped in the circumstances of rural Bangladesh and the turmoil of late 1960s. I…
Only You
“Only You” poem by Rumi, translated by Nader Khalili Only you i choose among the entire world Is it fair of you letting me…
Murree’s best kept secret
Tamania visited Murree on a weekday and found the ambiance charming despite the senseless “development” that has taken place at this Pakistani hill station.…
Pakistani Civil Society Confronts Extremism
Thousands marched in the blistering heat on the streets of Lahore; and similar demonstrations were held in Islamabad, Karachi and Peshawar. Full entry here…
Fate Of Bahadur Shah Zafar’s Descendants
I had recently posted a few verses from the last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar. Read this story by Indscribe that spells a heart wrenching denouement…
The Life of the Universe…
The subject matter and range of Iqbal’s poetry is amazing. The message here is universally applicable to individuals, societies and civilizations. Full entry…
Open the Door
Rumi again, translated by Azima Melita Kolin and Maryam Mafi. Read poem here >>…
“Give yourself a kiss” – Rumi
What can I write more about these lyrical lines and a thought process immersed in love. Version by Coleman Barks “Like This” Maypop, 1990…
Blue Kashi Work of Multan
The history of Multani arts and crafts also goes back to medieval period. Kashi work the glazing and hand painting of ceramic products is…
Once you conquer your selfish self – Rumi
Once you conquer your selfish self – Rumi don’t be bitter my friend you’ll regret it soon hold to your togetherness or surely you’ll scatter…
The Source of Joy – Rumi
Poem by Rumi No one knows what makes the soul wake up so happy! Maybe a dawn breeze has blown the veil from the…
Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
Delighted to have found this video. An effortless, magic piece for those who appreciate the nuances of subcontinental classic music. Click here >>…
Visiting Dhaka- “We are strangers now?”
The warmth of people and the magic of old Dhaka overwhelms you. Having said that, Dhaka is bursting on the seams with a gushing…
Mian Mir
Yesterday, devotees were lighting lamps at the shrine of Mian Mir in Lahore to commemorate the saint’s 383rd Urs (death anniversary). Hazrat Mian Mir…
Amrita Shergil – the immortal artist
I only wish that I could visit the Tate Modern in London to experience the sheer beauty of Amrita Shergil‘s work. She lived a…