Adil Najam The very first blogpost on ATP was the video tribute to Pakistan I had made using Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s classic poem ‘hum daikhain gay…’ This was not just blatant self-projection — although it was that too. It was an expression of my hopes and concerns, an acknowledgement of my gratitude to Faiz’s poetry, […]

Adil Najam Did you know that June 21 is World Music Day, or Fete de la Musique. Well, now you do. This festival is celebrated across the world with various music programs and free concerts. Since 2004 it has also been celebrated in Pakistan. This picture is from the free concert held in Islamabad this […]

Adil Najam Can you recognize this man? No, not Nixon, the other guy. The one to the left. I imagine that most of you can. But still, do tell me. In case you cannot, here is another picture of him. I wanted to get us going with an easy picture on what I hope will […]