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Creative Monochrome

A Photographic Art Society of Pakistan publication

A book that puts together work by more than 60 photographers, much of the photography encompassed in its pages is representative of Pakistan’s natural beauty and people. Faces, places and much more is captured artfully, with the monochrome theme adding an ethereal touch to the images. Encapsulating Pakistani culture at a quick glance, this is a coffee-table book that takes you on a journey.


Mera Mutaliya

By Irfan Ahmed

Mera Mutaliya is a compilation of essays by 10 erudite contributors. Each essay-writer is introduced with a page of information about them. The write-ups include pieces in which various authors and poets are studied at length, ranging from Dostoyevsky to Ibne Insha. Contributors who have lent their name to this volume include Dr. Aslam Farrukhi, Zahida Hina, Abdul Jabbar Shakir, and Tariq Jaan, to name a few.

Published in Dawn, Books & Authors, August 28th, 2016

Opinion

Editorial

Kashmir unresolved
Updated 30 Sep, 2026

Kashmir unresolved

The just solution lies in India addressing the issue through a trilateral dialogue involving the legitimate representatives of the Kashmiri people and Pakistan.
Water shortage
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Water shortage

THAT the country is entering the Rabi season with an anticipated water shortage of nearly 25pc, the lowest carryover...
Young hearts
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Young hearts

THE observance may have passed, but the message of World Heart Day should not fade with it. The occasion is a useful...
Terror and politics
Updated 29 Sep, 2026

Terror and politics

There is an urgent need to tone down the rhetoric and tackle terrorism as a collective challenge for both the affected provinces and the federation.
Watching the glaciers
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Watching the glaciers

THE latest signs from Pakistan’s mountains are worrying. Suparco says the number of unfrozen glacial lakes it...
Dangerous agenda
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Dangerous agenda

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