Saturday, October 16, 2004
Karachi Adabi Mehfil Discusses Urdu Literature in Pakistan
It was a lively evening at ‘Adbi Mehfil’ (literary meeting), sponsored by Mohtasib Secretariat Sindh. The Mehfil was enlivened with poetry from Ahmad Faraz and intellectual discourse from Ahmad Maqsood Hamidi and Sarwar Javed. Yusuf Jamal was the host and generous as ever in introducing the guests.
As per schedule, Sarwer Javed described the Urdu’s literary …
British Pak Newborn Gets Prized Number Plate From Dad
THE USUAL teddies, rattles and baby outfits just weren’t good enough for five-week-old Ikra Yaseen.
Her bus driver dad Mohammed was so overjoyed by the birth of his first child, he decided to buy her a one-off gift of a lifetime – a personalised car number plate, E1KRA.
She may not be able to use it for …
Karachi Entrepreneur Flies Kites, Soars Hopes
“I am Karachi born and have studied up to matriculation. My father was a thread and cord dealer. I never have been interested in books, rather had intention to do some business. I always admire colourful kites and am fond of flying them. I am fond of watching cricket on television. Almighty Allah has blessed …
Continue reading »And Now, Pakistan & India to Play Badminton
After the remarkable success in cricket and hockey, India and Pakistan will now meet on the badminton courts from October 30 onwards.
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) plans to host two Test matches between the neighbouring countries in October-November, BAI Secretary General L C here said.
The first test match would be played in Chandigarh on …
