Femme Feryal: A Woman of Accomplishment

Posted on March 20, 2007
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Raza Rumi Who doesn’t know Feryal Ali Gauhar? A novel at the top of The New York Times international bestseller list, years of television appearances and a highly publicised marriage to Jamal Shah that became fodder for countless gab sessions, have caricatured and made famous her persona. Had I not known her personally, I too […]

ATP Quiz: Yes, it is Abdul Sattar Edhi

Posted on January 23, 2007
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Adil Najam Suspense over. Yes, so many of you were right. Our mystery man IS Abdul Sattar Edhi. I have really enjoyed this ATP Quiz thread (here and here). I had hoped that this method will get people more engaged than just writing a post on Edhi sahibs work. I also really wanted people to […]

Book Review: Jhelum – City of the Vitasta

Posted on January 15, 2007
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By S A J Shirazi Salman Rashid’s “Jhelum: City of the Vitastaâ€Â? is a worthy, lively, and very well-researched book that entertains as well as informs. It richly succeeds in uncovering the truth about the name of the ancient town and smashing unfounded legends while bringing an evolution vividly to life in the process. Where […]

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