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This book is a collection of both poetry and prose by well-known writers celebrating the special relationship that they share with Lahore.
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Throughout, the novels sustains the vitality of Lenny's world with a series of wonderfully comic scenes. Highly recommended for all libraries." J. Sudrann in Library Journal.
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Muharram and Mir Anis have become synonymous in our part of the world. In fact, Mir Anis is a great teacher for the young generation if it wants to feed itself on the gems of Urdu poetry. Undoubtedly, Urdu derives much of its strength from the Marsias of Mir Anis.
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What made Mir Anis so important as to be equated with the best names of world literature. May be because of his art of breathing life into words and making them signify the signified splendidly. It has become almost impossible to think of Marsia without Mir Anis. He has taken Marsia to the zenith. All that he has achieved for Urdu poetry is difficult to imitate, let alone excel him.
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by Bapsi Sidhwa
“Ingenious and dramatic, Sidhwa's forceful literary traits make The Bride one of the finest book to come out of the expanding South Asian literary scene”.
India Abroad.
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Tracing the historical origins of the ideology of Jihad since the classical Islamic era, the book deliberates the more recent typologies of resistance during colonial and contemporary times. The intricate relationship in Afghanistan between the erstwhile Mujahideen and Western powers during the Cold War and its break-up following 9/11 has been examined in detail.
A must read for anyone following the rise of radical Islam in Pakistan. Review
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Khaki Shadows vividly portrays the role of the army in the politics of Pakistan from its earliest years. Review
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Was Bhutto's Execution Justified?
An inquiry into the Bhutto Years Review
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This hugely popular book was written in response to the need for a fresh perspective on the Life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) set in a fuller historical context. Review also by the same author: Muhammad at Medina
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This book takes a fresh look at Pakistani culture and society, attributing its negative aspects to 'parasitic landlordism'. Review
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'The best launch pad for an understanding of what is going on in Afghanistan'
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by Ayesha Jalal
Using hitherto unpublished material, Professor Jalal examines the way in which the senior echelons of the civil bureaucracy and military succeeded in tilting the institutional balance of power against parties and politicians and analyses the strategic concerns and economic constraints which prompted Pakistan’s first military coup d’etat in 1958.
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From prehistoric Pakistan to the modern age- its all here. Review
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The Family History of Iskander Mirza
by Humayun Mirza
In this sweeping historical survey, Humayun Mirza traces the fortunes of his ancestors, the powerful rulers of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa, whom Robert Clive defeated at the 'Battle of Plassey' in 1757.
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by Natalia Prigarina
A creative and interesting biography, this study is based on the life and work of Mirza Ghalib (1797-1869) who was arguably the greatest eastern poet of the nineteenth century.
The author acknowledges Ghalib’s role as that of a forerunner of modern literature in the subcontinent, and believes that he represents classic world culture.
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by Afzal Iqbal
In this comprehensive and beautiful study, Afzal Iqbal captures the life and times of the great mystical poet. The unique opportunity the book provides is that for the first time some 133 previously expurgated lines from the Mathnawi of Rumi have been translated from Latin to English.
‘The book deserves our attention for it is not only a scholarly approach to the subject, but the fruit of understanding and love…’ Annemarie Schimmel
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The book follows the mighty Khans of Pakistan, from Hashim Khan to Jahangir Khan Review & Pictures
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The Advent and Eclipse of Benazir Bhutto
by Iqbal Akhund
"Akhund's 'Trial & Error' brings into sharp relief the strength and fatal foibles of Benazir's first term in office as Pakistan's prime minister- which, unbelievably, lasted a bare 20 months but continues to be something of a milestone in Pakistan's 50 years as an independant country" M.H. Askari, columnist, Dawn
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-The Life And Death of Murtaza Bhutto
by Raja Anwar
Run by "The Terrorist Prince" himself, Raja tells us how Murtaza Bhutto attempted to kill Zia as well as hijack a Pakistani airliner en route to Kabul. Raja's detailed coverage of how the resistance organization- Al-Zulfiqar (The Sword), turned into a terrorist group brilliantly fuses the tension and pace of a political thriller.
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(1947-1999)
by Safdar Mahmood
Available for delivery within US & Canada only.
The focus of the book is on Pakistan's political history. It analyses the working of the military governments of Ayub Khan, Yahya Khan, and Ziaul Haq as well as the working of the elected civil governments after Pakistan's return to civilian rule in 1985.
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by Sydney Friskin
Until the publication of Going for Gold: Pakistan at Hockey we had nothing beyond individual pieces good, bad or indifferent that have appeared in our newspaper columns from time to time, No book of any standard, particularly in English, was ever attempted.
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by Maniza Naqvi
Available for delivery within US & Canada only.
'Mass Transit' is a novel about an immigrant population which never really assimilates. Through the stories of three families living in a large mansion turned refugee housing, the novel illustrates the repercussions of Partition, dislocation, martial law, and rapid urbanization.
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by Bapsi Sidhwa
"Bapsi Sidhwa's Ice-Candy-Man is like foraging through a tableful of discounted Swatch watches, and finding a gold Rolex….” Deidre Donahue in USA Today
“compulsively readable" Observer
"Ice-Candy-Man deserves to be ranked as amongst the most authentic and best on the partition of India...” Khushwant Singh, The Tribune
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by Bapsi Sidhwa
“Ms. Sidhwa's writing is brisk and funny, her characters painted so vividly you can almost hear them bickering”. The New York Times.
“Sidhwa's plot is compelling. Her style is inimitable."-- The Publisher.
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by Bapsi Sidhwa
“Funny, exotic, bawdy, ingenious, always entertaining, full of surprises”. The publisher, Milkweed Editions , October 4, 1996
“The Crow Eaters never fails to entertain”. Carolyne Wright, The New York Times.
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As an economist and criminologist, turned police officer, Mr. Nadeem has first hand knowledge of problems relating to lawlessness & their effects on the economy. Review
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The book is a realistic assessment of the country's successes and failures. Review
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