According to Gabriel Garcia Marquez, literature and journalism nurture each other.

Our great writers may be towering over others in India, but are not comparable to the giants in European literature.

"Although we live amongst infidels, we don’t require security guards to say the prayers" said my Indian friend.

Billions of rupees are need to help national institutions, but no treasure is large enough for the greedy

Everybody who met Yaad, had met a cheerful man. He had few enemies, very few; and many friends

The two-day international Urdu conference discussed many important issues that were not welcomed with fervent debate.

Despite the inaccuracies in his book, Abdul Karim Abid's journey is a great story to tell, even better told.

Karachi has been plagued with target killings, rains and dengue but aid provided by thoughtful individuals is helping.

Faiz proposed a PhD in Urdu from the University of the Punjab...but his offer was rejected.

Nairang Gallery has become the new place for intellectual discussion, much like the Pak Tea House used to be.