Category: Literature
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Children’s Books in English by Pakistani Writers You Didn’t Know About
Pakistan’s children’s literature has a distinct voice, full of wonderful stories about growing up, friendship, and heroism. Foreign critics have sometimes overlooked this important genre. These Pakistani authors wrote a lot of children’s books in English. Here’s a list of some lesser-known ones. Many of the best children’s books in Pakistan are written by new […]
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Top 10 Internationally Acclaimed Pakistani Writers
Pakistan is a land of varied cultures, languages, and traditions. The country has produced some renowned writers. Some Pakistani writers are renowned for their writings in English, while others have created a name for themselves through the Urdu language. But there are few people who have been recognized as great writers. These writers are not […]
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5 Best Works of Syed Sadequain That You Need to Delve in
Who was Syed Sadequain? Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi was a legendary Pakistani painter and a calligrapher who is one of the most renowned and outstanding artists of the 20th century. He was born in 1930 in Amroha, India and died in 1987 in Karachi. The Sakhi Hassan Cemetery in Karachi is the resting place of […]
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Pakistani Poets and Writers Who Were Marxists
Gone are the days when people shied away from the word “Marxism” like hell from incense. The time for jokes about the confused Marx, the womanizer Engels, and the unfortunate Western intellectuals who were bewildered by the voluminous Capital is over. The concepts of “private property”, “exploitation”, and “commodity-money relations” have become a daily, and […]
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Dr. Huma Khan Translates Allama Iqbal’s Work into Danish Language
Certainly, the life of a national hero like Muhammad Iqbal epitomized expertise in Pakistan. He has long been a cultural icon for his country. And, to this day he is considered to be a mark of Karachi and Punjab. Speeches and Love for Iqbal The book “Belief Encountering Thousands of Angels” in Poetry of Iqbal […]
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Dastaan – The Self Book Publishing Platform from Pakistan
There are two major problems in our local context leading to a declining culture of reading and befriending libraries to find and explore new writings. The first one is the low literacy rate as most poor families are left with no options except to force their young ones into child labor to make the ends […]
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Top Fiction Series You Must Read
Are you into reading fiction? Here are the top 15 picks for you to read and revisit. The production of non-factual written compositions is known as fiction writing. Fictional composition is frequently created as a tale intended to entertain or express an author’s point of view. This can result in a short story, book, novella, […]
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Top Mumtaz Mufti’s Books Everyone Must Read
Mumtaz Mufti’s books are very famous among Urdu novels of Pakistan. He was born in the Punjab, Batala which is now part of India. Mumtaz was the son of Muhammad Hussain. Before beginning his career, he worked as a public servant during British control. He migrated to Pakistan in 1947 after the partition. He had […]
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‘Aao Likhein Kahani’ – Digital Storytelling for Young Storytellers by SEED Ventures
Storytelling is one of the oldest forms for sharing information and passing ideas from one generation to the next. Taking this significance of storytelling forward, SEED Ventures initiated a creative writing idea for young writers by the name of ‘Aao Likhein Kahani’. This project aimed to select the best young writers across the country who […]
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Top Urdu Fiction Series You Must Read
Technology has influenced our lifestyle. There was a time when people would spend ample time of their day within libraries. They were the hub of information. The internet has changed the perspectives of the next generations. Google and Youtube are search engines to find information alongside entertainment. But, the passionate readers would agree that the […]
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6 Islamic Texts Encouraging Hard Work, Trade and Business
We all wish for a life full of luxury and comfort where we are never short of money and can fulfill our dreams. However, Islamic text teaches us to adopt a life based on simplicity and humility. As the real rewards for a pious Muslim are waiting in the life hereafter. Furthermore, there are multiple […]
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Top 10 Urdu Fiction Series You Must Read
Pakistani novelists have given us so much to read over time that we have quite a library now. With a range of collections in Urdu fiction series, one could wonder what to read and what not to read. Although all novels and series by our writers are worthy of your time, some are a must […]
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Exploring Uzma Aslam Khan’s Writings: The Prize-Winning Pakistani Novelist
Fiction always offers an escape route to become part of another world with its own narratives. If you prefer the latter style of fiction writing then the famous Award-winning Pakistani Novelist, Uzma Aslam Khan has written some great masterpieces. You can enjoy your leisure hours and get to know the untold stories behind some major […]
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10 Inspiring Books on Leadership & Creativity to Add to Your Summer Reading List
Ever since the human race has been struck by the new pandemic, all of its facets have been altered to the changing circumstances. Among multiple of those facets, the businessmen have suffered the most in these changing dynamics. In these times of uncertainty, those who were quick in adapting to the new challenges turned out […]
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Top 10 Travelogues by Mustansar Hussain Tarar Every Hodophile Must Read
Mustansar Hussain Tarar is the Pride of Pakistan. He has been a legendary globe trotter, who has marked his name in the history of Urdu Literature. In this article, we are going to talk about the Adventurous life of Mustansar Hussain Tarar. We will also explore his top 10 travelogues that every hodophile should read […]
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Don’t Miss Out Reading These 10 Amazing Books Written by Pakistani Writers
Many people consider a dog a best friend as its love for the master is incessant and likes to stay in an individual’s company. However, many of you will disagree who are eager to have friends around them who can teach them a lesson or two that can bring about a change in their perspectives […]
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Things You Need To Know About Hamza Ali Abbasi’s Book
It was December 2, 2020 that a single tweet by Hamza Ali Abbasi, the renowned actor, and director, brought a storm. It led to critical discussions and blog posts on social media. The conspicuous star of Pyarey Afzal and Mann Mayal has broken the news that he will stay inactive from acting in the forthcoming. […]
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Tehmina Durrani and Her Book ‘ My Feudal Lord’: What Was This Bestseller Book About?
You probably would have heard about the services of Ghulam Mustafa Khar as the former Chief Minister and Governor of Punjab representing Pakistan Peoples Party at the national level among the general masses. But there is an inside story revealed by his ex-wife, the social activist, Tehmina Durrani who has authored her famous book ‘Feudal […]