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Pakistani Literature
Pakistani literature () is a distinct literature that gradually came to be defined after Pakistan gained nationhood status in 1947, emerging out of literary traditions of the South Asia. The shared tradition of Urdu literature and English literature of British India was inherited by the new state. Over a big time of period a body of literature unique to Pakistan has emerged in nearly all major Pakistani languages, including Urdu, English, Punjabi, Pushto, Balochi, Sindhi, and Seraiki."Prolegomena to the Study of Pakistani English and Pakistani Literature in English" (1989), Alamgir Hashmi, ''Pakistani Literature'' (Islamabad), 2:1 1993. There have been many bibliographies and biographical dictionaries documenting Pakistani writers, including the ''Ahl-i-Qalam Directory'' published by the Pakistan Academy of Letters and often revised, in its 2010 edition including 3,500 writers but only those alive at that time. History The nature of Pakistani literature soon after in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan Movement
The Pakistan Movement was a religiopolitical and social movement that emerged in the early 20th century as part of a campaign that advocated the creation of an Islamic state in parts of what was then British Raj. It was rooted in the two-nation theory, which asserted that Islam in South Asia, Muslims from the subcontinent were fundamentally and irreconcilably distinct from Hinduism in South Asia, Hindus of the subcontinent (who formed the demographic majority) and would therefore require separate self-determination upon the Colonial India, Decolonisation of the subcontinent. The idea was largely realized when the All-India Muslim League ratified the Lahore Resolution on 23 March 1940, calling for the Muslim-majority regions of the Indian subcontinent to be "grouped to constitute independent states" that would be "autonomous and sovereign" with the aim of securing Muslim socio-political interests vis-à-vis the Hindu majority. It was in the aftermath of the Lahore Resolution that, und ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistani English
Pakistani English (Paklish, Pinglish, PakEng, en-PK) is a group of English-language varieties spoken in Pakistan and among the Pakistani diaspora. English is the primary language used by the government of Pakistan, alongside Urdu, on the national level. While being spoken natively by only a small percentage of the population, it is the primary language used in education, commerce, administration, and the legal and judicial systems. It was first recognised as a distinct variety of South Asian English and designated in the 1970s and 1980s. Pakistani English, similar and related to Indian English, is slightly different from other varieties of English in respect to vocabulary, accent, and other features. History Although British rule in the Subcontinent lasted for almost two hundred years, the areas which lie in what is now Pakistan were amongst the last to be annexed: Sindh in 1842, Punjab (which initially included the North-West Frontier Province) in 1849, and parts of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistani Dramas
Pakistani dramas, or Pakistani serials, are televised serials produced in Pakistan. Although most of the serials are produced in Urdu, an increasing number of them are produced in other Pakistani languages such as Sindhi, Pashto, Punjabi and Balochi. One of Pakistan's oldest television dramas is the Urdu serial '' Khuda Ki Basti'', which aired in 1969. Pakistani dramas, like serials elsewhere, reflect the country's culture. According to critics, the decades of 1970s and 1980s are considered to be the golden age of Pakistani serials. In 2016, ''Dawn News'' senior subeditor Maleeha Hamid Siddiqui and journalist Shahrezad Samiuddin estimated that the five major entertainment channels alone, put together, produce around 80 dramas every year, with an average of 16 dramas per channel. They have helped to attract viewers nationwide to television. The serials are watched in India and are popular in other South Asian countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Nepal. Origin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suspense Digest
''Suspense Digest'' is the largest circulated monthly Urdu language suspense magazine in Pakistan. The approximately 290 to 320 pages magazine is published by JDP ( Jasoosi Digest Publications). The first issue was launched in January 1972. The publication has been a member of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society since 24 August 1986. All Pakistan Newspapers Society. Accessed September 27, 2014. Overview The Jasoosi digest publications released various other digests like Jasoosi, Pakeeza, Sarguzasht and Dilkash. These family Urdu magazines are very famous in Pakistan. Suspense Digest is based on social, romantic, history related stories. The magazine is mo ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohiuddin Nawab
Mohiuddin Nawab () (4 September 1930 – 6 February 2016) was a Pakistani novelist, screenwriter, and poet. He is famous for his popular novel series, " Devta" that was episodically and continuously published in Suspense Digest from February 1977 to January 2010. Devta is the autobiography of a fictional character, ''Farhad Ali Taimur'', who is a master of telepathy, chain smoker, and a womaniser.Apart from ''Devta'', Nawab wrote nearly 600 romantic, social, spy, and historical short/novel-length stories for renowned digests like, Jasoosi Digest, and Suspense Digest. Some of his notable stories include ''Kachra Ghar'', ''Iman Ka Safar'', ''Khali Seep'', and ''Adha Chehra''. A collection of his poetry and prose has been published under the title, "Do Tara". ''Nawab'' also wrote scripts for a few movies including, " Jo Darr Gya Woh Marr Gya" (1995). Early life and family Mohiuddin Nawab was born on 4 September 1930, in Kharagpur, West Bengal, British India. Nawab passed his matri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sabrang Digest
''Sabrang Digest'' () was a Pakistani Urdu digest which was in circulation from 1970 to 2007 History and profile ''Sabrang Digest'' was founded on January 1, 1970 by ''Shakeel Adilzada''. The earliest editorial team included ''Shafique Hassan'' (editor-in-chief), ''Shakeel Adilzada'' (editor), and ''Hassan Hashmi'' (associate editor). After its first issue, Sabrang Digest made an immediate impact and its circulation reached 0.15 million. The digest published stories from notable Urdu writers like, Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi, Rajinder Singh Bedi, Ilyas Sitapuri Ilyas Sitapuri (30 October 1934 – 1 October 2003) was a Pakistani historical fiction writer. He is known for writing historical stories for Sabrang Digest and Suspense Digest. His popular stories and novels include, ''Kashmir Ki Kali'', ''Daa ..., and many others. After being irregular in publication for some years, ''Sabrang'' eventually discontinued in 2007. Popular story books ''Sabrang'' published a number of popular e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibn-e-Safi
Ibn-e-Safi, also spelt Ibne Safi, was the pen name of Asrar Ahmad (, 26 July 1928 – 26 July 1980), a Pakistani fiction writer, novelist, and poet who wrote in Urdu. The name Ibn-e-Safi is a Persian expression meaning “Son of Safi,” with ''Safi'' translating to “chaste” or “righteous.” He began his literary career in British India during the 1940s and continued writing in Pakistan after the country's independence in 1947. His main works were the 124-book series '' Jasoosi Dunya'' (''The Spy World'') and the 121-book '' Imran Series'', with a small canon of satirical works and poetry. His novels were characterised by a blend of mystery, adventure, suspense, violence, romance and comedy, achieving massive popularity across a broad readership in South Asia. Biography Early life and education Asrar Ahmad was born on 26 July 1928 in the town 'Nara' of district Allahabad, India. His father's name was Safiullah and mother's name was Naziran Bibi. His ancestors were H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karachi
Karachi is the capital city of the Administrative units of Pakistan, province of Sindh, Pakistan. It is the List of cities in Pakistan by population, largest city in Pakistan and 12th List of largest cities, largest in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the Geography of Pakistan, southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast and formerly served as the Federal Capital Territory (Karachi), country's capital from 1947 to 1959. Ranked as a Global city, beta-global city, it is Pakistan's premier industrial and financial centre, with an estimated GDP of over $200 billion (Purchasing power parity, PPP) . Karachi is a metropolitan city and is considered Pakistan's most cosmopolitan city, and among the country's most linguistically, ethnically, and religiously diverse regions, as well as one of the country's most progressive and socially liberal cities. The region has been inhabited for millennia, but the city was formally founded as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pulp Magazine
Pulp magazines (also referred to as "the pulps") were inexpensive fiction magazines that were published from 1896 until around 1955. The term "pulp" derives from the Pulp (paper), wood pulp paper on which the magazines were printed, due to their cheap nature. In contrast, magazines printed on higher-quality paper were called "glossies" or "slicks". The typical pulp magazine had 128 pages; it was wide by high, and thick, with ragged, untrimmed edges. Pulps were the successors to the penny dreadfuls, dime novels, and short-fiction magazines of the 19th century. Although many respected writers wrote for pulps, the magazines were best known for their lurid, exploitation fiction, exploitative, and sensational subject matter, even though this was but a small part of what existed in the pulps. Digest magazines and men's adventure magazines were incorrectly regarded as pulps, though they have different editorial and production standards and are instead replacements. Modern superhero Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Magazines In Pakistan
The following is a list of notable magazines in Pakistan. In English * ''Herald'', (News magazine, published in Karachi, owned by Dawn Group of Newspapers, suspended its publication after July 2019) * '' Newsline'', (Monthly current affairs magazine, published in Karachi) * '' Pakistan & Gulf Economist'', (Weekly magazine on business and economy, published in Karachi) * '' Pakistan Textile Journal'', (Monthly textile magazine, published in Karachi) * '' Shaheen Annual Youth Magazine'', (In languages English, Urdu, Saraiki & Pashto, published in Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore) * ''Spider'', (Monthly computer magazine, published in Karachi, owned by the Dawn group) * '' Trade Chronicle'', (monthly commerce magazine) In Urdu * ''Bayyināt'', monthly magazine of Jamia Uloom-ul-Islamia * '' Akhbar e Jahan'', Karachi * '' Global Science'', Karachi * ''The Cricketer'', Karachi * '' Family Magazine'', Lahore * '' Jadeed Adab'', literary magazine, Khanpur and Germany * Monthly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urdu
Urdu (; , , ) is an Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan language spoken chiefly in South Asia. It is the Languages of Pakistan, national language and ''lingua franca'' of Pakistan. In India, it is an Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India, Eighth Schedule language, the status and cultural heritage of which are recognised by the Constitution of India. Quote: "The Eighth Schedule recognizes India's national languages as including the major regional languages as well as others, such as Sanskrit and Urdu, which contribute to India's cultural heritage. ... The original list of fourteen languages in the Eighth Schedule at the time of the adoption of the Constitution in 1949 has now grown to twenty-two." Quote: "As Mahapatra says: "It is generally believed that the significance for the Eighth Schedule lies in providing a list of languages from which Hindi is directed to draw the appropriate forms, style and expressions for its enrichment" ... Being recognized in the Constitution, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
