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  • Tales from Lahoot valley

    There were no tales of the miraculous powers of Bilawal Shah Noorani in 1983. I am sure, there are now.

  • Bolo, bolo, jeay Shah

    Bilawal, a native of Thatta, was a bit of a nuisance which in our milieu is a sound recipe for anyone’s sanctification

  • How a saint is born

    Tell the truth and watch it rejected; whisper some inane notion to the winds and it becomes gospel.

  • Raja Todar Mal’s baradari

    Since building was in a lonely, unfrequented spot, Rapacious Morons decided it could only be receptacle for treasure.

  • Water

    When Lahore runs dry, CM Punjab's residence in Jati Umra will not be far behind.

  • Tilla Jogian

    Damage to the ancient monasteries was not caused by nature but by vicious hand of modern day treasure hunting Abdali.

  • Shiva weeps no more

    On a recent visit to Ketas, I was horrified to see it shrunken to a fraction of its size thanks to cement factories.

  • Justification

    One wonders if thought of justification for his meteoric rise ever came to mind, or, the family brought it up.

  • Obaidullah Baig

    An era in learned storytelling has ended. I have lost a pir, a great friend & mentor. OB, you will forever be missed.

  • Teeru Chandio

    Two years after being arrested, Chandio was awaken as their cell doors were thrown open, told to flee.