Analysis

Ustad Bismillah Khan (March 21, 1916 – August 21, 2006) was an Indian shehnai maestro. He was the third classical...

Malika Pukhraj (1912 - 2004) was born in Mirpur village and grew up in present-day Jammu. She learned music from...

Ustad Barkat Ali Khan (1907 - 1963) was born in Kasur in present-day Pakistan. He was the son Ustad Ali...

Washington-Tehran rapprochement must be seen in context

I can see this day far off in the distance, but clear as ever. Can you?

Sri Nagar is cautiously optimistic about the Singh-Sharif meeting

Pakistan's multipronged approach against terrorism must include an unrelenting campaign of complete disarmament

Taliban's narrative is forceful and aggressive; Pakistan's response is meek and apologetic

A standoff between army and Baloch rebels looms large over relief efforts after a 7.8 earthquake

A spate of attacks in the troubled city raise new concerns

An eyewitness account of yet another terrorist attack in Peshawar

Seth was from Lahore and was associated with the city's radio station. After the Partition he migrated to India and...

Nagina Wala was a disciple of Ustad Barkat Ali Khan whose folk songs were popular in the mid-20th century. Track: Mil...

Muhammad Shareef Khan 'Poonchwaley' (1923-1980) was born in Poonch State into a family of renowned veena and sitar players. As...

From The Friday Times: June 30 - July 6, 2000