Recollections of a Pakistani Nuclear Scientist

By Dr. Syed Ahmed Hasnain

This memoir of a retired senior scientist provides a glimpse of the atomic energy development programme in Pakistan. The formative years of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) are described; its successes, failures, and the contributions that led to them.

His recollections may help readers understand Pakistan’s nuclear policy and programmes.

Chandigarh Tak

By Mohammad Athar Masood

An intriguing travelogue, Chandigarh Tak describes details of the author’s visit to India to attend the 37th Sangeet Sammelan. Accompanied by Masood’s personal photography collection, and interspersed with poetry and bhajans, the book makes an interesting, light read.

Aik Ehed ki Sarguzasht

By Jamil Athar Qazi

The book is a collection of Qazi’s work; his writings published in the weekly and daily Wafaq, Lyallpur, Lahore, Tijarat, and Jurrat. It also includes his personal experiences with editors of newspapers, scholars, teachers, politicians, other journalists, and his friends.

Published in Dawn, Books & Authors, May 29th, 2016