“Baitbaazi is more than just a literary game – it’s an intellectual activity that enhances memory, strengthens vocabulary, and deepens our appreciation of classical Urdu poetry,” said Zaidi. He ...

Parveen Shakir started writing at a very young age. She wrote both prose and poetry, contributed columns in Urdu newspapers, and a few articles in English dailies. She was winner of the Pride of ...

This anthology, is a worthy homage to the beauty of Urdu poetry, showcasing the lines of traditional maestros like Mirza Ghalib and Mir Taqi Mir as well as the strong emotions conveyed by Faiz Ahmed ...

From the words of classical maestros like Mirza Ghalib and Mir Taqi Mir to the powerful emotions expressed by Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Parveen Shakir, this anthology published by Hachette India is a ...

"Ek tarfa pyaar ki taqat hi kuch aur hoti hai… auron ke rishton ki tarah yeh do logon mein nahi bat’ti … sirf mera haq hai ...

In Urdu literature, no other voice except Parveen ... prevalent in the society and people’s criticism of her poetry. Parveen Shakir had also faced harassment at her workplace, which inclined ...

The evening featured touching readings of Parveen Shakir’s renowned poetry, a soulful musical tribute to her work, and a delightful culinary experience that reflected the rich flavours of Pakistan.

Drawing on the traditions of Arabic and Persian poetry, the classical writers of the Urdu ghazal frequently employed interconnected metaphorical systems. Iqbal’s response to this garden often ...

At his Urdu poetry workshop at the NIV Art Centre on a September Sunday, oral historian and heritage conservationist Sohail Hashmi skipped nostalgic classics by the likes of Rahat Indori, Parveen ...

The 76th death anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founding father of Pakistan, was commemorated at the National Press Club in Dhaka with Urdu songs and poetry on Wednesday. Speakers on the ...

She belonged to the post-modernist movement. Urdu poetry was given a stunning feminine touch by Parveen Shakir. In 1976, Khushboo, a volume of poetry written by Parveen Shakir, won the Adamjee ...