Tag: Literature

  • Top 10 Internationally Acclaimed Pakistani Writers

    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 […]

  • How to Start Blog Writing for Beginners?

    How to Start Blog Writing for Beginners?

    Are you an aspiring blog writer? Read this article to know the expert tips on succeeding at writing resonating blogs. Looking for inbound marketing? Business blogging is the right option for you. It helps your business in gaining popularity, online visibility, and larger reach. Many well-known organizations don’t realize the fact that blogging as a […]

  • Top 10 Pakistani Online Learning Platforms You Need to Follow

    Top 10 Pakistani Online Learning Platforms You Need to Follow

    COVID-19 pandemic brought to the forefront an unprecedented scenario where the infection prevails beyond borders. In this article, we will discuss how COVID-19 has affected the educational sector and some of the mechanisms being implemented by different countries for providing alternate modes of learning. It will be followed by a discussion on the best Pakistani […]

  • Top Mumtaz Mufti’s Books Everyone Must Read

    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 […]

  • ‘Aao Likhein Kahani’ – Digital Storytelling for Young Storytellers by SEED Ventures

    ‘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 […]

  • Pakistani Writer Ali Akbar Natik: From Mason to Writer

    Pakistani Writer Ali Akbar Natik: From Mason to Writer

    Urdu literature is enriched with thousands of poems, short stories, and essays. While we have learned a lot in our academic careers, we have yet to explore most of it. Many of our writers are self-built who have achieved success throughout their careers but they have faced their fair share of struggles. One of these […]

  • 10 Inspiring Books on Leadership & Creativity to Add to Your Summer Reading List

    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 […]

  • Don’t Miss Out Reading These 10 Amazing Books Written by Pakistani Writers

    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 […]

  • Things You Need To Know About Hamza Ali Abbasi’s Book

    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. […]

  • Tehmina Durrani and Her Book ‘ My Feudal Lord’: What Was This Bestseller Book About?

    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 […]

  • Ibne Safi: The Supreme Mystery Writer of South Asia

    Ibne Safi: The Supreme Mystery Writer of South Asia

    Ibne Safi: A Sensation Ibne Safi; whose real name was Asrar Ahmad was a prolific writer who engaged thousands of readers in South Asia especially Pakistan and India for nearly 30 years (1952-1979). He was in fact the pioneer of detective novels in Urdu. His writing was a fine specimen of Urdu prose as he […]

  • Pakistani Writers That Left Us in the Year 2015

    Pakistani Writers That Left Us in the Year 2015

    Renowned Pakistani Writers Who Passed Away in 2015 2015 has been an unlucky year for the literacy circles of Pakistan. Some of the very talented and legendary Pakistani writers passed away, leaving behind their great masterpieces. Abdullah Hussain Abdullah Hussain , an exceptional urdu novelist and the mastermind behind the well known “Udas Naslain”, passed […]

  • A PhD Thesis being Produced on Bashir Hussain Nazim by AIOU

    A PhD Thesis being Produced on Bashir Hussain Nazim by AIOU

    Seminar in Memory of Bashir Hussain Nazim Held at AIOU (Allama Iqbal Open University) A seminar was arranged by the Department of Mass Communication at AIOU to honor and acknowledge the contributions of Bashir Hussain Nazim (who passed away in June 2012). An announcement was made by the Vice Chancellor, Dr. Shahid Siddiqui that the […]

  • Lahore Literary Festival 2016

    Lahore Literary Festival 2016

    Lahore Literary Festival: How it Began The Lahore Literary Festival was founded by Razi Ahmed. It is being annually held since 2013, and has become an event of international standing. Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) 2016 The LLF 2016 took place from 20th to 21st February at Avari Hotel. Nearly a 100,000 people attended which included […]

  • First Ever Conference on Pakistani Writing in English Held at Lahore

    First Ever Conference on Pakistani Writing in English Held at Lahore

    First Ever Conference Organized by International Centre for Pakistani Writing in English (ICPWE), Kinnaird College (KC) The conference took place from 17th to 18th February. It was attended by intellectuals, researchers and students from Islamabad, Faisalabad, Karachi, Lahore and Quetta as well as some reputed international specialists. Institutions such as Punjab University, Lahore University of […]

  • Saad Saleem :A Helping Hand for the Underprivileged Children’s Education

    Saad Saleem :A Helping Hand for the Underprivileged Children’s Education

    Saad Saleem: Improving the Educational System of Pakistan Saad Saleem, a Karachi born young entrepreneur is all set to open the first ever free O and A Levels’ School for the Pakistani underprivileged children. Getting to Know Saad Saleem Born on December 1990, Saad Saleem has made his mark in the field of entrepreneurship at […]

  • Pakistani Writers That Left Us in the Year 2016

    Pakistani Writers That Left Us in the Year 2016

    Renowned Pakistani Writers Who Passed Away in 2016 2016 has definitely not been lucky for the Pakistani writers. Two legendary writers and intellectuals, Intezar Hussain and Fatima Surraya Bajia left us in the beginning of the year. A huge vacuum has been created in the literary circles of Pakistan after their demise which will be […]

  • AIOU to Conduct Research on Intizar Hussain

    AIOU to Conduct Research on Intizar Hussain

    Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) and Its Research on Legendary Writer Intizar Hussain Allama Iqbal Open University has long been known for its exceptional work in the field of research. Some of the most brilliant researches have been attributed to this institution that have been useful for many. The research programmes of the university promote […]