The writer has a PhD in history from Shanghai University and is a lecturer at GCU, Faisalabad. He can be contacted at [email protected]. He tweets at @MazharGondal87.
The 3rd episode of a 4-part series on the urban sprawl of Lahore examines how the city expanded in space for the first time in the post-colonial era
The 2nd episode in a 4-part series on the urban sprawl of Lahore looks at the Walled City that British colonialism transformed into a modern...
The first of a 4-article series on the urban sprawl of Lahore examines the city’s historical evolution, its underlying causes, governance...
The HRCP annual report points to a shrinking space for freedom of expression
Land reforms under Zulfikar Ali Bhutto were about a change in social aspirations
The public-sector universities are facing an unprecedented financial crisis
Securing a bureaucratic post through CSS exams is considered the ultimate achievement in our society. But is it?
Colonial and post-colonial knowledge formations have historically reduced the Punjab to simplistic categories such as ‘agrarian’ and ‘martial’
Globalisation, cross-border movement of capital, people and culture have played a crucial role in the restructuring of the Punjabi identity
Many women lose their right to property under family pressure or for lack of awareness
Iftikhar H Malik’s novel focuses on colonial legacy through post-colonial memory
A healthier future for Tharparkar requires greater emphasis on community-level policies and planning
The country’s political history is replete with examples of politicking prevailing at the expense of good governance
Both the ruling and opposition parties have a history of exploiting electoral and administrative institutions via collaborations with non-political...
Has disregard for the public mandate been a recurring theme in the national history?
Examining the historical roots of provincialism
The relationship between pirs and their murids shapes and sustains the culture of the shrines
The neighbouring arch-rivals face similar environmental challenges including smog and floods
Cricket, like many other sports, has a rich history of being used as a powerful diplomatic tool
The loss of over 20,000 children and adolescents, along with the injuries suffered by an additional 50,000 students, raises significant concerns
