How ironic it is for a mother not to be able to teach her son how to read and write in his own mother tongue?How tragic it is
I hope you are doing well. Thanks for sharing the article with me. I have read it with great interest. Since it is an expression of your personal
CHICAGO: The Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago's (P.C.S.) tenth annual"Punjabi Sports Festival" held on Sunday, August 8, attracted morethan 1500 people to Palatine Community Park. Punjabis and non-Punjabi
Saeed Ahmad has translated selected poetry of some Punjabi sufi poets into English and published them in the form of separate under the general title of Great Sufi
WASHINGTON: The Pakistani Punjab comes out looking good in certain areas compared to Indian Punjab, while lagging behind in some others, notably literacy and poverty reduction, according to
WASHINGTON: , a Punjabi literary and arts website set up by a local group of Punjabi language, literature and music enthusiasts, claimed this week to have set a
Despite some half-hearted steps to promote the Punjabi language by Punjab's Chief Ministers like Mr. Hanif Ramay or Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, Punjabi continues to remain alien in its
English, Urdu or…? This book is about Pakistan's tumultuous history and its interminable pursuit of its own identity as it emerged as a pivotal player in a volatile
Pakistan emerged on the map of the world on 14 August 1947 as a consequence of a political movement. This movement mobilized the Muslims of India through two
Long ago, I was asked by a friend to write an article for his Punjabi monthly journal and I still remember the opening sentences of what I wrote.
DR Zaheer Ahmad Siddiqi, registrar of the Government College, has very kindly taken note of a piece written by me about the introduction of Punjabi at master's level.
'State should not try to produce Ghalibs, That language and politics are interlinked is a foregone conclusion especially in the South Asian context where Hidi-Urdu and Urdu-Bengali controversy
Linguistic challenges in Pakistan (Part I) The freedom movement of India, for the most part, received the staunch support and participation of its people. It was particularly strong
Linguistic challenges in Pakistan (Part II) These recommendations were very much at odds with those put forward by UNESCO in 1951: "… [F]or these reasons it is important
Two months ago, Lahore was the host to writers and speakers of the language Of the land centred around this loveable and ancient city and lovers of the
Academics play a very important role in all the civilised societies of the world. They are the people who tear down myths and solve the mysteries that stand
RAWALPINDI: The people of India want free interaction with the people of Pakistan. Gestures of friendship emanate from all whether they are Hindus or Sikhs, civilians or low-level
GRIERSON ON PUNJABI, Selection from the Linguistic Survey of India, edited by Lal Singh and Jit Singh Seetal, introduction by Ilyas Ghumman; pp 572; price Rs500 (hb); publishers,
'Punjabi is a rare language oppressed Harris Khalique is one of the most distinctive and promising voices to have emerged on the Pakistani literary scene in recent years.
THE Muslim world is paying homage today to its Prophet (Peace be upon him) who revolutionized an extremely backward Arab society of the seventh century AD when even
KOOKAN by Dr Faqir Muhammad Faqir; pp 150; price Rs120 (hb); publishers, Maqbool Academy, Chowk Anarkali, Circular Road, Lahore. DR Faqir Muhammad Faqir was the first Punjabi writer
A FIVE-day international Punjabi conference was held at Chandigarh towards the end of December. The conference decided to set up a new organization, the World Punjabi Foundation, it
Talvinder Singh believes that Punjabi language writers of both India and Pakistan can play a positive role in bringing peace and stability to our God-forsaken South Asian region.
Pakistan Punjabi Adabi Board, Lahore is issuing a quarterly magazine titled, 'Punjabi Adab' of which an issue covering the January-March period was received by this scribe recently. The
The land of Punjab, comprising Pakistani Punjab and Indian Punjab is the home of a linguistic anomaly, or paradox, the likes of which, at least to the best
Sheikh Muhammad Sharif Sabir is, perhaps, the best living scholar of Punjabi language in Pakistan. He has edited at least half a dozen of Punjabi classics ranging from
he federal government in Pakistan should be striving to promote the various languages of Pakistan (sometimes called the regional languages, although the speakers don't like the expression) but,
Let us tell a tale of Takht Hazara, that fabled place where Ranjhas held sway and where handsome youths wanton and gay each more striking than the other
When one thinks of the theatre, one is reminded of ancient Greece, where the activity used to be a great pastime. The statue of Dionysus, the god of
If one goes to an elitist English-medium school and meets the principal, or whoever condescends to grant an audience, one finds out that one's mother tongue – assuming
This paper aims at analysing the efforts made towards regional integration in South Asia and possible recommendations for the future. It explains why neo-classical approaches of economic integration
Interview 'With Khatir Ghanavi' Of late, North Western Frontier Province is hardly talked about in the media without a mention of Talibanisation, terrorism, gun-running and drug-smuggling. This, however,
From being a rather small town district headquarter at the time of partition, to developing into a densely populated, sprawling micro polis-like freak of the original, Jhelum, the
Punjabi University, Patiala, was set up to promote and develop Punjabi. Working on this principle, the efforts of university Advanced Centre for Technical Developmentof Punjabi Language, Literature and
We live in turbulent times. People today live in better environment than ever before in the history of mankind but at the same time many suffer for no
LAHORE, June 6: Tactfully handling opposition within the official circles and the cabinet has been the major task for the government for realizing its dream of creating an
Punjabi Sufi Poets in Romanian Language…. ….
The Bagh-i-Jinnah or erstwhile Lawrence Garden, sprawling over hundreds of acres in the middle of Lahore can truly be called the lung of the city. Established by the
All the basic mathematical skill that I possess and can still put to use was acquired at the vernacular primary school where practically every subject was taught in
“Nation Building in the 21st Century and the Punjabi Nation”, a four-day conference, takes place at the University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, B.C. from June 28
JAP JI (Guru Granth Sahib) lK JHAT, Urdu and Punjabi translations by Sharif Kunjahi; pp148; price not listed; publishers: Al-Meer Trust Library, Bhimber Road, Gujrat. . …
A couple of years ago, the owners of a film theatre in Islamabad found themselves in the eye of a storm after secretly screening Bollywood blockbuster kabhi khushi
SHEIKHUPURA: The 207th annual three-day Urs of Sufi poet Pir Syed Waris Shah will begin today (Saturday) at the Waris Shah Memorial Complex…
Says political moves cannot derail Indo-Pak peace process, Indian students doing research on Shah works, life …
LAHORE – Speakers at Waris Shah International Conference organised by World Punjabi Congress at Alhamra Hall on Saturday paid glowing tributes to the mystic poet Waris Shah and
Ajoka theatre: LAHORE: Students from schools in Lahore will go to India to stage the play Border-Border, which has been produced and directed by Ajoka theatre, said Madeeha
Haryana State Sikh Forum (HSSF) has demanded restoration of second language status for Punjabi, demarcation of Guru Teg Bahadur travel route and a legislation for the formation of
Whereas the blessings of the dead are always a great asset it must be the goodness of the hardworking folks, some of whom we had the pleasure of
More than two-and-a-half centuries ago Bulleh Shah (1680-1758) had initiated confidence-building measures between Muslims and Hindus of the subcontinent. His poetry has many references to the deities, clergy
Punjabi folklores of lecherous kings, unfortunate daughters, faithful-to-the-hilt beloveds and treacherous rivers came alive at Guru Gobind Singh Stadium yesterday evening during the first day of the World
Local Languages: a Cultural Heritage Or Vice? THE rate at which the nation's languages is gradually being subsumed by the influence of western cultures – languages – cannot
Although Bhangra has possibly existed since as long ago as 300 BC, over the past forty years it has experienced new highs in popularity and innovation. The term
According to their family belief and legend their ancestor Rahab Dutt was settled in Arabia and had met Imam Hussain and became his admirer and supporter. He and
AT last, Ajoka Theatre has succeeded in forcing its way into the Lahore Arts Council. One says this because last week the council successfully organized the Ajoka Summer
In the past, the colonial powers that were in control of the countries in Africa or the Asian subcontinent had the habit of dubbing different native movements for
Hindus would shower flowers on the Muharram procession while Muslims flocked to the great Ram Leela festival held in the Minto Park behind the Badshahi Masjid, and took
Punjab's Sufi-mystic poet Bulleh Shah (1680-1758) lived in the times of the downfall of the Mughal Empire characterised by ideological and political chaos. Religious bigotry was on the
Mela mood dominates as devotees make their way to Damdama Sahib. Mela mood dominates as devotees make their way to Damdama Sahib. Photo Dev Inder,…
RAWALPINDI: Poor porters at Atari pray daily for influx of visitors from Pakistan so that they can earn a reasonable livelihood for their families living hand to mouth
Urdu: 'in purdah' Some weeks ago there was an international Urdu conference in Islamabad. It became an official gathering in the sense that, apart from two top government