What is the left and the right? ( Part – II)
In the 1950s, China and the Soviet Union developed some differences after the death of Stalin who passed away in March 1953. During his lifetime, Stalin remained the undisputed leader…
Rashad, my father
How do you write about a person who remained an integral part of your life for over 60 years? Someone who guided and helped you at every turn of your…
Ninety years of a full life [Part – II]
In Lahore, the 1960s began with devastating news for all progressive and left-wing activists. Hassan Nasir, a young communist leader, was arrested and tortured to death by the goons of…
Soviet memories (Part- III )
After Gorbachev assumed power in the Soviet Union in March 1985, it took him nearly a year to consolidate his position and by early 1986 he appeared to be fully…
The life and death of Jawaid Bhutto
It was Sunday morning on March 3, 2019. The last day of the KLF was about to start when Dr Ayoub Shaikh posted on Facebook a most devastating piece of…
Why Jam Saqi matters
Being a college student in the early 1980s was an enlightening and memorable experience, and Jam Saqi was a hero to many who were involved in progressive student politics during…
An enlightened mind: Part-II
Calling Rasul Bakhsh Palijo ‘an enlightened mind’ elicited mixed responses from readers. The emails and messages received in response to my tribute to Palijo ranged from appreciative to damning. Most…
Turn left
Side-effect “I went to India, but after my exile I came back. My family’s lands and riches could not keep me there. Neither could the party; my family had spoken…
