Jashn-i-Faraz: Remembering the Man and the Poet

Posted on September 2, 2008
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Atiya Batool Khan I had the honor of meeting Ahmad Faraz 26 years ago in Washington. A local Urdu literary society, the Aligarh Alumni Association, had invited him to recite at a gathering they had organized in his honor – a Mushaira, or poetry reading. This was after he had left Pakistan under pressure from […]

Ahmed Faraz (1931-2008): Abb kay hum bichRay…

Posted on August 25, 2008
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The wit, wisdom and craft of Ahmad Faraz.

Hot off the Urdu Press – 9

Posted on August 4, 2008
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Owais Mughal (1) Rustam-e-Pakistan dangal reaches Finals Stage Mr. Basheer Bhola Bhala has qualified for the Finals of Rustam-e-Pakistan dangal after knocking out Mr. Azhar Lurhka within 10 minutes in the Semi Finals Following is a photo of Rustam-e-Pakistan dangal procession (July 25, 2008), where wrestlers along with their teachers are passing through the city […]

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