Dewalghat Diaries

The Pakistan Society

The full presentation I did at the High Commission recently. I hope a welcome diversion from the strife and malaise back home and a cause for pride in our rich heritage and culture….and even a glimmer of hope.

Shahdra Bagh Complex

Along with my friend Asma Chishty, CEO of Destinations Media, this summer I also explored the Shahdara complex which holds the shrines of Emperor Jahangir (1569-1627) and his Empress Noor Jahan (1577-1645). The fourth Mughal emperor, a connoisseur, and aesthete lived life with an equal measure of flair, good governance, and contradictions. A spoilt, bratty […]

Discover Sheikhupura with Kamran Anwar

Last of the Summer 2022 series where we explored some of Emperor Jahangir’s favourite haunts, some parts of Sikh heritage, and a chance discovery of soul enriching stuff. Hope you enjoy this…

Hidden Lahore with Destinations

It is an honour for me to be asked to contribute something on the occasion of Pakistan’s 75th anniversary. I took a few days this summer to explore and showcase some of the lesser-known historical sites of Lahore, one of the great cultural capitals of Asia. Cultural engagement can provide a window through which young […]