Mahboob Ali’s Art

Posted on September 9, 2007
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Raza Rumi Mahboob Ali, is perhaps the only artist who has devoted his entire career to woodcut – an ancient technique of printmaking.A native Lahore-ite, and a graduate of the National College of Arts, he has not gained immense recognition at home and abroad. In his own words, “this medium is very difficult, laborious and […]

Inhospitable Reception

Posted on September 5, 2007
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Raza Rumi While the ‘easy-white-woman’ stereotype is being reinforced, how can Pakistan become a tourist destination? Conversing with Charlotte is always a pleasure. She’s original and witty; each encounter with her is memorable – regrettably, the last one for all the wrong reasons. She told me some stories about her visits to Pakistan that left […]

Bulleh Shah & Rumi rally a growing global audience

Posted on August 31, 2007
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August 26, 2007 was the 250th urs of Bulleh Shah. ATP had this post on the same occasion last year. This year we are bringing Raza’s wonderful writing on Bulleh Shah below. Raza Rumi The need to be understood has always remained integral to human existence. It is through the expression of “humanness” and the […]

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