The Sound of Data Darbar

NEW YORK, May 6, 2017 — Me and classical singer Tahira Syed. We explore Lahore’s, and arguably Pakistan’s, cornerstone of Sufism, the shrine of…

Lahore death toll is increasing

I am still devastated -the death toll is increasing. There seems to be no end to this reign of terror – Pakistanis are now…

Lahore’s shrine bombed – outrageous, barbaric and unacceptable

As if the recent acts of violence and an atmosphere of fear was not enough, the butchers have attacked Lahore’s oldest and grandest shrine…

Lahore attack strikes Sufism, a tolerant blend of Islam

A France24 story By Leela JACINTO (where I was quoted) The attack on the landmark Data Darbar shrine in the eastern Pakistani city of…

Suicide bombers kill dozens at Pakistan shrine

Declan Walsh in Islamabad reporting for the Guardian At least 42 killed and 175 injured in blasts at Sufi shrine in Lahore where thousands…

Suicide Bombers Strike Sufi Shrine in Pakistan

I was quoted in this piece – wish the references were made in a less tragic context. “Suicide Bombers Strike Sufi Shrine in Pakistan”,…

Data Ganj Baksh: Lahore’s oldest guide

Perhaps the greatest of the experiences at Data Darbar is to find oneself connected to a stream of humanity, shoulder to shoulder, with a…