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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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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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The numbers show the idea of Muslim population explosion is nothing but political propaganda
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Contradictory documentary demands of CAA violate right to legal identity
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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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: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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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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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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The enduring influence of the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ on Telugu cinema
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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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IPL 2024: Gill and Sudharsan’s tons help Gujarat beat Chennai and stay in playoff hunt
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League as it happened: Neeraj Chopra finishes second; Kishore Jena ninth
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Delhi court frames sexual harassment charges against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra’s dream run ends in quarter-finals
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena open season – All you need to know