Books in Brief

Published March 19, 2017

Sindhi Lok Adab: Tehqeeqi Abhyas

Dr Kamal Jamro

This analytical study of Sindhi folk literature compiles and sorts folkloric genres, explores Katchi/Memoni inspiration and examines the role of poets and storytellers in social reform.

Tum Kabeer

Fahmida Riaz

This newly-released collection comprises more than 50 poems, themes of which are typical of Riaz’s stance of breaking away from the norms, as shown in the poems ‘Email’ and ‘Nayee Dictionary.’

Securing Peace and Prosperity

Sustainable Development Policy Institute

This anthology explores development in South Asia, including economic sustainability, water governance, and dynamics of social justice.

Dr Aziz Ahsan ki Adabi Tehreerein

Dr Shama Afroze

The literary writings of Dr Aziz Ahsan engage in critical discussions of poetry using examples from the works of some of the subcontinent’s most renowned poets including Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

Published in Dawn, Books & Authors, March 19th, 2017

Opinion

Four hundred seats?

Four hundred seats?

The mix of divisive cultural politics and grow­th-oriented economics that feeds Hindu middle-class ambition and provides targeted welfare are key ingredients in the BJP’s political trajectory.

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