Book Review: War, Love, and the Unmade Picture
by Aftab Husain The novelette Jang Mein Muhabbat ki Tasveer Nahin Banti resists the very tradition of war literature it
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Literature
Ruin and radiance: rediscovering Sherani and Adam
Akhtar Sherani and Abdul Hameed Adam were poets whose verses shimmered with longing, whose biographies bore the same marks of indulgence and vulnerability that their couplets hinted at, and whose reputations rose to extraordinary heights only to recede in the collective memory of our language. They were, each in his way, emblems of an Urdu literary culture that treasured both aesthetic refinement and personal candour, and that was never entirely sure whether to admire them for their luminous art or to pity them for the shadows it cast over their private lives.
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Forts of Potohar — guardians of history and culture
by Farman Ali The Potohar region, with its rugged charm and profound historical depth, has long captivated the imagination of
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Workshop explores Pakistan’s undocumented languages
News Desk Islamabad, April 14: A five-day linguistic workshop focusing on Pakistan’s undocumented and under-documented languages kick started at the
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Marxism for the man in the streets
A new biography of Laurence Gronlund, a long-forgotten yet pivotal Marxian propagandist, sheds light on the rich complexities of Gilded Age socialism — one that forces us to consider how we package and present socialist ideas.
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Voices of the Pamirs: Wakhi’s fight to survive in the digital age
By Ali Qurban Mughani As the world commemorates the 25th anniversary of International Mother Tongue Day, speakers of Xikhwor (Wakhi)—a
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Stifled potential: how Pakistani academia fails researchers
by Z.A Zulfi A fellow researcher in a university once shared a striking anecdote. During a conversation, he jokingly rebuked
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KLF-2025: a celebration of stories rooted in tradition and innovation
News Desk Karachi, Feb 4: The Oxford University Press Pakistan officially announced the 16th edition of the Karachi Literature Festival
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‘Brain rot’ chosen as OUP’s word of the year
A public favourite word sheds light on humanity’s evolving relationship with technology News Desk The Oxford University Press (OUP) has
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Pathways to Development: book explores a sustainable future
Herald Special Reporter Islamabad: The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) Wednesday launched
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The Anti-Colonial Marxism of Mahdi Amel
The Lebanese Marxist thinker Mahdi Amel was assassinated on this day in 1987. Amel developed a version of Marxism that was grounded in the experience of colonized societies, showing how class struggle converges with the fight for national liberation.
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Murkum: the Deity of Pristine Nature
Murkum is, perhaps, the most prominent deity among the deities in Gilgit. She remains alive in the collective cultural memory and the remnants of ideas and rituals associated with her. Women believe that she is the one who favours the birth of a child.
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Pamirian Crossroads and Beyond
Prof Kreutzmann’s explorations have taken him across the mountainous terrains of Xinjiang, Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, the Pamir Knot, Central Asia, and cities like London and Moscow. Over the years, he has authored numerous books, articles, and chapters that shine light on the complex history and geography of Central Asia, High Asia, and South Asia.
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Novel ‘Mother’ by Maxim Gorky
Novel Mother by Maxim Gorky is a work that has evoked strong reactions and critical assessments. Its portrayal of the revolutionary movement and the struggles of the working class, as seen through the eyes of a mother, has left an indelible mark on literature.
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15th KLF: all set to celebrate literature, art
The 15th KLF will feature over 200 local and international speakers representing eight countries participating in 75 sessions covering a diverse range of topics including literature, economy, environment, education, and current affairs. Additionally, guests can expect 25 book launches alongside engaging activities such as drama, satire, exhibitions, film screenings, and various artistic expressions.
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