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A revised edition of any text allows writers and publishers the golden opportunity to rectify any inadvertent errors and incorporate fresh ideas into it. Beyond these considerations, a new edition gives a much-needed facelift to an old title.

The book Language and Society in Gilgit-Baltistan by Ijlal Hussainpur is a timely and thought-provoking contribution to the field of sociolinguistics, especially in the context of Pakistan’s often overlooked northern frontier.

This is a fitting addition to Muniza Shamsie’s first anthology of English Literature written by Pakistanis between independence in 1947 to 1997 – this comprehensive collection that brings to the reader what both older writers and new ones have added to the English written word between 1997 and 2017.

The author, Mavish Ahmed, a LUMS graduate, is an Instagram influencer and digital creator whose memoir describes her life as a daughter, wife, and mother.

Indoctrination would have us believe that autobiographies are essentially unreliable. It is widely believed that autobiographical accounts are often tainted with half-truths and self-congratulatory praise.

PTerrorism has been one of the most pressing global challenges in the 21st century, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has played a crucial role in counterterrorism efforts. Combating Terrorism:

Humans have been curious about the meaning of life and their place in the universe for centuries. This fascination has led to countless philosophical, religious, and scientific discussions.

‘In the Shadows of Love’ is the fourth novel by Pakistani author Awais Khan. After a promising debut titled In the Company of Strangers, Khan has written a sequel in which he beautifully

Writing a book about a near-death experience (NDE) can be a profoundly transformative and healing act for the individual who has lived through such an event and for readers who encounter such life-altering true stories.

Why has Pakistan failed to ride the trajectory of long-term sustainable growth like South Korea, Taiwan, or Japan?

Between Fiction and Autobiography

Zamir Akram’s book, The Security Imperative: Pakistan’s Nuclear Deterrence and Diplomacy, offers a unique and valuable perspective on Pakistan’s pursuit of nuclear deterrence.

With the publication of her debut collection of stories last year, Nadya Chishty-Mujahid skilfully depicted the concerns of Pakistan’s vibrant student population through a fictional lens.

Farrukh Sohail Goindi’s latest work, The Thirty Two, is a compilation of his encounters with notable individuals from all walks of life, offering readers an intimate exploration of personalities, places, and defining moments.

Sequels offer the promise of continuity and may even elicit a careful reconsideration of ideas. Revenge of the Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell’s latest offering, can be billed as an accidental sequel.

In June 1972, two young Washington Post reporters, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, investigated the break-in at the Watergate Office Building.

The book ‘Tragedy and Defiance: The Lives and Poetry of Sylvia Plath, Forugh Farrokhzad, and Perveen Shakir’ by Mahmood Ali Ayub

Salman Masood’s Fallout: Power, Intrigue, and Political Upheaval in Pakistan offers an intense analysis of Pakistan’s complex political landscape,

My Friend Mairaj: An Intimate Biography offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of Mairaj Muhammad Khan

Spiritual self-improvement is a challenge in an inherently materialistic world steered by instant gratification.

Billed by the Guardian as “one of the highest-profile kidnappings in Pakistan,”

The book under review titled ‘Tehzeeb-i-Sukhan: Iftikhar Arif Ki Shaeri Ki Roohani Jihaat’ by Ahmed Javed,