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

Bangladeshi rappers wield rhymes as a weapon, with Tupac as their guide

In voicing youthful outrage over inequality and violence, Bangladeshi rappers are creating a powerful form of protest music.

Mubashar Hasan, The Conversation

· May 17, 2018 · 01:30 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