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 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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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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Themed “People, Planet, Possibilities” this year, the Islamabad Literature Festival serves as a call to action, encouraging individuals, communities, and organizations to collaborate in the pursuit of a more sustainable and inclusive world. It envisions a multitude of possibilities that can be achieved through collective efforts guided by purpose and vision.
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Simone de Beauvoir was a prominent French existentialist philosopher, writer, and feminist theorist. Her book, ‘The Second Sex’ remains a seminal work in feminist theory, challenging societal norms and providing a powerful critique of gender inequality
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Dostoevsky’s ability to delve into the complexities of the human psyche and tackle profound philosophical questions in his novels has earned him the title of “The Master of Fiction.”
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In Khowar language, there exists a sacred pastoral ode known as “Lowah.” that captures the spirit of a goat’s carefree descent (wallowing), when its belly is satiated from the bountiful highland grazing, and it purposefully ambles down the earthen drift way towards the humble abode of its master.
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News Desk Islamabad: The script of Burushaski, one of the endangered languages of Gilgit-Baltistan, has gotten recognition and its own
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By Ania Perveen Slovenian Philosopher Slavoj Zizek has quite pithily said, “Happiness was never important. The problem is that we
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Translated from the Urdu by Raza Naeem Firstly, congratulations on completing three-quarters of the century of your life. In this
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Here is a list of five feminist writers and their works that everyone, especially women, who want to understand feminism should read.
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Why Not Socialism? is an excellent introduction to socialist ideals. The form of presentation is intuitive and even deceptively simple, while the underlying arguments are careful and sophisticated.
Read MoreBy Dr Naazir Mahmood If you have read James Jones’ book or seen the movie ‘From Here to Eternity’, do
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The methods of investment appraisal are payback, accounting rate of return and the discounted cash flow methods of net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR)
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It was only a politics of new horizons that matched the ambitions of revolutionaries of the twentieth century, coupled with a spiritual and intellectual reformation to create a man or woman who would fight for this new inclusive order, that this was necessary to address our dual economic and ecological crises.
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