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Haroon Khalid
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A new novel imagines the life of Waris Shah, the creator of the evergreen lovers Heer and Ranjha
An excerpt from ‘From Waris to Heer’, by Haroon Khalid.
Haroon Khalid
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How should we talk about Pakistan without reinforcing Islamophobic tropes?
For journalists, reporting accurately about the country that suffers sectarian violence can be challenging.
Haroon Khalid
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Lahore and Amritsar: Two cities joined at birth are dying together
A border drawn across the map severed centuries of bonds forged between the two cities. But memories of the past linger in the air.
Haroon Khalid
Trending
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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How the brain’s clock speeds up around middle age can determine future health and dementia
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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By demonising Hindus, Pakistan’s nationalist history overlooks colonial atrocities
Pakistan is erasing its Hindu heritage but seems to have no problem with the racist, colonial officials still commemorated on its streets.
Haroon Khalid
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What is a Pakistani Muslim writer (not) supposed to write about?
Many feel writing in English from Pakistan should be about Islamist extremism, violence against women or the polarisation of the society.
Haroon Khalid
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Lahore: The May 8 suicide bombing outside the Data Darbar shrine was an assault on the city’s soul
The Sufi shrine, which houses the grave of the city’s patron saint, has watched over Lahore for over 1,000 years.
Haroon Khalid
Video
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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Watch: Musicians from Kerala perform their version of the iconic 1985 song ‘We Are The World’
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An Easter tale: Remembering a Pakistani priest who gave his life to save Christians from persecution
Around Easter in 1998, a Punjab court sentenced a young man to death for blasphemy. Bishop John Joseph went to the court and committed suicide in protest.
Haroon Khalid
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How a Lahore landmark named for a British radical came to be linked with Jallianwala Bagh massacre
It was a March 1919 meeting held in the Bradlaugh Hall which set in motion the immediate chain of events that culminated in the Amritsar tragedy.
Haroon Khalid
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Destroying nature to build the Kartarpur Corridor is no way to celebrate Guru Nanak
Nature has a particular significance in Nanak’s philosophy. He often used symbols from nature to establish the divinity of God.
Haroon Khalid
The Reel
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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A short history of ordinary Pakistanis’ love-hate relationship with Narendra Modi
Though the BJP strongman is perceived to be anti-Muslim, some across the border admired his decisiveness – especially when it came to demonetisation.
Haroon Khalid
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As Pakistan investigates abduction of Hindu girls, it could learn some lessons from New Zealand
Pakistan must raise its voice not just for Muslim communities across the world but for all persecuted minorities, regardless of their religion.
Haroon Khalid
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The furore around Pakistan’s Aurat March still hasn’t died down. Here’s what critics won’t admit
Television anchors have dedicated complete shows to what they describe as the ‘dishonourable’ and ‘objectionable’ posters that were displayed at the event.
Haroon Khalid
The Field
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains
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IPL 2024: Record-breaking Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians for first win of the season
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IPL 2024: ‘That’s some serious hitting’ – Reactions as Sunrisers Hyderabad set new tournament record