Based on literary, cultural, and historical importance, this list tries to present some of the most remarkable works in Urdu. It is not limited to literature and includes books on history, culture, ...

“My love, I cannot tell the tale of all the things I want from you. A hundred longings fill my soul, a thousand yearnings throng my heart.” — Mir Taqi Mir Of late there has been a renewed interest in ...

A bilingual book, Three Stories From Gulistan-e-Saadi, for children and adults will be launched today (Sunday) by Joy of Urdu — a volunteer-run, bilingual organisation working to promote Urdu language ...

A one-day book fair organised by the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology saw scores of students visit the various books stalls on Saturday. The event was held to promote ...

IN a recent meeting held at a university to discuss the curriculum for the teachers’ education programme, it was hotly debated whether or not Urdu was a ‘lashkari zaban’ or the so-called ...

Writer, translator and literary historian Rakhshanda Jalil’s critical work on Urdu progressives and other writers is well-recognised as are her translations from Urdu. In her latest book, Love in the ...

The book titled “H.H. Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Man of an Era” focuses mainly on the achievements of the great Arab leader who has changed the face of the Middle East, particularly the UAE.

Bazm-e-Urdu Qatar (BUQ), described as the oldest Urdu literary organisation in Qatar (established in 1959), recently organised a mushaira and a launch ceremony for the Urdu prose book 'Dastaan dar ...

Spread over 10 days, the Kul Hind Urdu Kitab Mela or the All-India Urdu Book Exhibition at the Quli Qutub Shah Stadium was touted to be a grand book fair. One which would be a delight for lovers of ...

KARACHI: While international cinema and comic book stories are replete with heroes and superheroes, Pakistan has had a tough time creating one that could keep the audience preoccupied. Granted local ...

Patiala: The Punjab languages department has announced the Best Hindi and Urdu Book Awards for 2025. These awards are part of ...