Modern Poetry of Pakistan offers many offshoots of the classical tradition of Muslim poetry in India. Although Amir Khusrau (1253-1325), considered by some to be the first poet writing in a ...

By the 18th century, Urdu became a well-developed language with a body of literature that consisted mainly of poetry. Urdu poetry has a wide ... Nowadays, on the subcontinent of India and Pakistan, ...

“Jashn-e-Rekhta”, celebrated the beauty of Urdu with soulful music, heartfelt poetry and moments that deeply connected with everyone, says SAKSHI PRIYA In the delicate dance of words and ...

This fortnight, we review a book of Punjabi poetry by one of Pakistan's most distinguished poets, who wrote in Urdu as well as Punjabi, but made no secret of his love for the latter. In this ...

In this week's Kitab Parchool, Masood Malhi delves into 'Santaap', a book by Anjum Saleemi, who is regarded by his admirers as the poet who has provided depth to Punjabi and Urdu poetry. ‘ ...

During the year 2024, quite a large number of new books and reprints, too, hit the book shops. Poetry, as usual, has been one of the most popular genres during the year. Some well-known as well as ...

The second day of the Jashn-e-Urdu festival at the historic Gauhar Mahal celebrated Urdu literature and syncretic traditions through discussions, poetry, and an electrifying Qawwali performance on ...

Key Takeaways The use of Urdu poetry in political discourse can add depth and cultural richness to parliamentary debates. Verbal duels between political leaders can serve as a reflection of their ...