White in the Flag

Two-time Gourmand Award winner, and Pakistan’s leading independent publishing house, Markings Publishing, proudly launched their landmark tenth title ‘White in the Flag’ by photographer Mobeen Ansari. It explores the diversity, depth and vibrancy of the multitude of religions, cultures, and subcultures that make up the fabric of Pakistan. The journey for Mobeen Ansari has been equally introspective as he viewed and documented the human condition. His journey for the book took him across the parched deserts in Sindh, to the pristine mountains of the North, to the many temples and places of worship and gave him the opportunity to interact with people of all faiths. The title of the book represents the white in Pakistan’s flag that symbolises the country’s commitment to the rights of religious minorities. Here are some key images from the book



Swaminarain Mandir Karachi — Boys having fun while being photographed by Mobeen Ansari during the festival of Holi



Rawalpindi - Star of David



Nankana Sahib — lead the procession on the second day of Janam Din Baba Guru Nanak Dev ji



Christ Church Rawalpindi



Bamboret, Kalash Valley — Kalashi women wish each other well




Parsi General Hospital-Gulbano Bamji (right), a social worker and a member on the board of the PGH with a patient Bomi Shekhdar



Kalash Valley - Kalash children gather to make a fire in a practice known as Sarazari



Baha Hall Karachi - Celebrations for the festival of Eid



Dosabhai Meherwanji Wadia Dar-e-Meher Pakistan Chowk - Karachi



Badin, Sindh - Sumi, a local of Badin



All Indian Israelite League -  Karachi



White in the Flag - Book Cover