Idea that Women on Wheels scheme is effort to ‘follow the West’ and breaks the family value system is preposterous

Faiz’s contribution as a cultural critic is yet to be given attention

Hasan Mujtaba’s ‘Koel Shehr Ki Katha’ is an invitation to savour pain and joy of existence

‘Qissay Lahore Kay’ presents alternative narratives about city’s past

‘Hasan Ki Surat-e-Haal’ is a tale of wonder that draws on local imagination and creativity

The first step towards breaking stereotypes is changing the way we talk about them.

The theoretical and ethnographic studies included in this volume make meaningful contributions to authentic knowledge.

The essays, good enough to read as standalone pieces, make the organic whole of a life story.