The writer is a social scientist, translator and book critic based in Lahore.
The interview with Masood Ashar was done on February 12, 2021, on his 90th birthday but remained unpublished in his lifetime.
Gopi Chand Narang, the literary icon, passed away on June 15
Bushra Rahman’s memorable work will keep her alive in the hearts of her admirers for years to come
Afra Bukhari’s powerful voice will be heard for a long time to come
Camilla Royale looks at the life and times of Friedrich Engels
Exploring the works of poet Mustafa Zaidi
Tagore’s message of brotherhood, freedom, justice and progress can still be heard in parts of South Asia
Remembering Salam Macchlishahri, an often overlooked poet
Remembering Masood Ashar, a thinker par excellence, who wanted young people to always have a link with good art
Tribute to Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi, our Renaissance man who excelled in poetry, short-stories, column-writing, journalism and a novella