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

Born of 1857 war, the British legacy of divide and rule still holds sway in India, Pakistan today

The colonial state not only bribed Punjab’s former aristocrats but created a religious divide among soldiers to quell the mutiny.

Haroon Khalid

· Jun 15, 2018 · 01:00 pm

A Sikh leader’s murder in Peshawar has dealt a blow to Pakistan’s narrative of inter-faith harmony

Charanjeet Singh’s killing comes even as the government renovates gurdwaras and promotes the achievements of prominent Sikhs.

Haroon Khalid

· Jun 09, 2018 · 08:00 am

Pakistan merging its tribal areas with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a good time to debate our colonial past

The country must now decolonise its history and education system, as must India.

Haroon Khalid

· Jun 01, 2018 · 12:30 pm

From Guru Hargobind to Guru Gobind Singh: How the Sikh community militarised to take on the Mughals

Guru Arjan’s execution in 1606 by Emperor Jahangir was a watershed moment for the nascent Sikh community.

Haroon Khalid

· May 25, 2018 · 06:30 pm

In Pakistan, students are fighting sexual abuse – and a culture of silence and honour

The social media movement, which seeks inspiration from the #TimesUp and #MeToo campaigns, has slowly gained momentum.

Haroon Khalid

· May 18, 2018 · 12:30 pm

This village near Lahore serves as a reminder of Sikhism’s diverse past

One non-mainstream narrative asserts that Guru Nanak was not born in present-day Nankana Sahib but in Dera Chahal village.

Haroon Khalid

· May 11, 2018 · 12:30 pm

As Pakistan promotes its ancient Buddhist heritage, silence surrounding its Hindu culture is telling

On April 30, Islamabad’s mayor joined Nepal’s envoy to Pakistan to celebrate Buddha Purnima.

Haroon Khalid

· May 04, 2018 · 12:30 pm

The 1915 Ghadar plan to free India from the British was a failure – but it sparked a revolution

A revolutionary magazine in San Francisco inspired Indian expatriates to return to the motherland.

Haroon Khalid

· Apr 27, 2018 · 05:30 pm

Lahore owes Hindu philanthropist Ganga Ram more than it would care to admit

He helped construct modern Lahore. His tenure as the executive engineer of the city is referred to as the Ganga Ram architectural period.

Haroon Khalid

· Apr 20, 2018 · 12:30 pm