Stories by Saif Tahir

Saif Tahir is a researcher by profession and a photographer by passion. He is former faculty and trainer at Bahria University and Pakistan Navy War College.

The past is another country: Rawalpindi’s once-grand havelis hearken to their glory days

Amid the chaos of modernity, Darbar Shah Chan Charagh stands as a historical sanctuary, preserving the essence of a community's unwavering faith. Published 19 Apr, 2024 12:09pm

The British Air Force WW2 veteran who designed Islamabad

Brigden worked as Chief Architect for the CDA from March 1962 until August 1966. Published 26 Oct, 2022 03:10pm

In the land of Waris Shah, Muslims protect Sikh heritage

"This is the land of Waris Shah. It yields nothing but love." Updated 30 Sep, 2019 04:13pm

Mandir main mehrab – a temple inside a mosque in Rawalpindi

The temple stands right at the heart of Jamia Taleem ul Quran, one of the oldest and central mosques of the city. Published 15 Dec, 2017 05:27pm

In the heart of Rawalpindi, Indians and Pakistanis remember their pre-Partition homes

Not many know that Rawalpindi was one of the starting points of the massacres during Partition. Updated 15 Aug, 2017 03:09pm

Why is great philosopher Kautilya not part of Pakistan’s historical consciousness?

Kautilya is just one of many people our nation has made a pariah without realising what they stood for. Updated 10 Feb, 2020 07:37pm

Walking through Rawalpindi's Bhabra Bazaar was a journey into a majestic past

The historical charm, however, is threatened by rising population, commercialism, and state neglect. Updated 06 Sep, 2017 02:39pm