Faiz, Mehdi Hassan and Lollywood: GulouN meiN rang bharay

Posted on November 12, 2006
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Adil Najam Readers of this blog know the reverence in which I hold Faiz Ahmed Faiz. The video tribute that I had done based on his hum daikhain gay was not only the very first post on this blog but serves at the ATP Credo – a symbol of our hopes, our aspirations and also […]

A perfect Fall Day at the Inn

Posted on November 11, 2006
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Guest Post by Pervaiz Munir Alvi ATP recently had a post on Fall Foliage in Pakistan’s Northern Areas here. During this time of the year the hills and valleys glisten with nature’s display of colors. Just like Spring, Fall is also an inspiring season for the writers. This little poem captures one of those moods […]

Translation: Parveen Shakir

Posted on October 29, 2006
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Guest Post by Naveed E. Perveen Shakir died young. Her legend lives on. She is arguably the most popular poetess of the literary history of Pakistan. She expressed the sensibilities of young lovelorn girl with the innocence of a girl next door and innovation of an adept poet. Her romantic poems and ghazals stirred the […]

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