Pakistan Coke Studio’s latest season teased a televised revolution – but it soon fizzled out

Season 11 kicked off with songs that made strong political statements, starting with a revolutionary anthem by Faiz Ahmed Faiz.

Haroon Khalid

· Sep 14, 2018 · 06:30 pm

The legacy of Guru Nanak lives on in four historic gurdwaras in Pakistan’s Punjab

Kartarpur Sahib, Sacha Sauda, Sacha Khand and Beri Sahib are associated with key events or miracles in the Sikh guru’s life.

Haroon Khalid

· Sep 07, 2018 · 06:30 pm

If Pakistan shuns the term ‘Ancient India’ in its history books, is it entirely to blame?

Modern India’s exclusive use of the name ‘India’ has helped spread the perception that it is the only rightful inheritor of the subcontinent’s ancient legacy.

Haroon Khalid

· Aug 31, 2018 · 06:30 pm

In Pakistan, appreciation of Indus Valley Civilisation ties in with attempts to erase its Hindu past

The message is clear – Pakistan’s pre-Islamic history is acceptable as long as it is separated from its Hindu influence.

Haroon Khalid

· Aug 24, 2018 · 12:30 pm

In Lahore’s shadow lie the remnants of a great multicultural city lost to Partition

Scattered across the capital of Punjab are landmarks that confront and frustrate efforts to whitewash its Hindu and Sikh heritage.

Haroon Khalid

· Aug 17, 2018 · 06:30 pm

Does Imran Khan’s victory in the Pakistan elections herald the rise of a new Takht-e-Lahore?

Six years since his historic jalsa in the city, Khan has breached the Sharifs’ fortress.

Haroon Khalid

· Aug 10, 2018 · 12:30 pm

The two worlds of Pakistani culture – one that abuses animals and another that holds them sacred

While animals faced political violence during the July 25 elections, there are also shrines across the country that revere them.

Haroon Khalid

· Aug 03, 2018 · 12:30 pm

‘Any friend of Modi’s is a traitor’: Anti-India rhetoric played a role in Pakistan elections

Imran Khan, set to become Pakistan’s next prime minister, however, stressed the need for peace with India in his victory speech.

Haroon Khalid

· Jul 27, 2018 · 06:30 am

From Mughal times to today’s poll-bound Pakistan, the battle of legacies goes way back

Politicians are turning to historical figures like Jinnah to gain political legitimacy ahead of the July 25 polls – like Akbar once did.

Haroon Khalid

· Jul 20, 2018 · 12:30 pm

Criticism for Imran Khan over Sufi shrine visit shows religion is not a personal matter in Pakistan

Rivals and even supporters have termed the politician’s alleged act of bowing before the grave un-Islamic.

Haroon Khalid

· Jul 06, 2018 · 12:30 pm

How a valiant Sikh woman ruler helped Ranjit Singh rise from a chieftain to the Maharaja of Punjab

Sada Kaur’s military support and tactical advice proved pivotal as her young son-in-law went about creating an empire. But they fell out eventually.

Haroon Khalid

· Jun 29, 2018 · 12:30 pm

With Pakistan’s rivers dying, are its ancient cities running out of time?

The mighty rivers of Punjab are the reason why civilisation exists – and has existed for thousands of years – in this region.

Haroon Khalid

· Jun 22, 2018 · 12:30 pm