Stories from Salman Rashid
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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.
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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
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How a saint is born
Tell the truth and watch it rejected; whisper some inane notion to the winds and it becomes gospel.
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Raja Todar Mal’s baradari
Since building was in a lonely, unfrequented spot, Rapacious Morons decided it could only be receptacle for treasure.
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Water
When Lahore runs dry, CM Punjab's residence in Jati Umra will not be far behind.
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Tilla Jogian
Damage to the ancient monasteries was not caused by nature but by vicious hand of modern day treasure hunting Abdali.
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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.
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Justification
One wonders if thought of justification for his meteoric rise ever came to mind, or, the family brought it up.
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Obaidullah Baig
An era in learned storytelling has ended. I have lost a pir, a great friend & mentor. OB, you will forever be missed.
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Teeru Chandio
Two years after being arrested, Chandio was awaken as their cell doors were thrown open, told to flee.