Hum Dekhenge | Poetry by Faiz Ahmad Faiz
Hum Dekhenge is an Urdu poem by Faiz Ahmad Faiz in which he portrays the torturous times under Pakistani military dictator, Zia Ul Haq, who imposes restrictions on civil liberties…
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Dastoor | Urdu Poetry by Habib Jalib
Dastoor is an Urdu nazm written by Pakistani poet Habib Jalib. The poem is also known as "Main Nahi Manta" and falls into the category of resistance poetry.…
Baghawat | The Song of Resistance by Amir Usmani
Baghawat (the song of resistance) by Amir Usmani - lyrics in urdu and english…
Pakistan’s Betrayal of the Palestinian Cause
As Pakistan joins U.S. in President Trump's Peace Plan for Gaza, we reflect on what this means for Pakistan's historic position on Palestine.…
The 7 Gates of Bahawalpur | Bahaaristan
The historic gates of Bahawalpur offer a glimpse into the city’s rich cultural and architectural legacy. Primarily, these gates served as entrances that once shaped the city’s movement, trade and…
The 13 Gates of Lahore
The gates of Lahore are a remarkable testament to the city’s rich historical and cultural heritage. Each gate showcases the artistic and engineering brilliance of its era, with distinct designs…
Independence Day through Newspaper Pages and Headlines
An archive of newspaper pages and headlines celebrating the independence of Pakistan and India from British colonization.…
Did the U.S. Enable Pakistan’s First Military Dictatorship?
In 1953, Ayub Khan assured the U.S. that the Pakistani army would safeguard American interests during the Cold War.…
Presidential address by Muhammad Ali Jinnah to the Muslim League – Lucknow, December 1916
Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah addressed the session of Muslim League in December 1916, at Lucknow. Following is the text of his speech.…
