Ghalib and Goethe: A Shocking Tale of Intellectual Deception

Ghalib and Goethe lecture satire exposing intellectual deception

Ghalib and Goethe have become symbols of literary brilliance and intellectual authority. In Haji Laq Laq’s satirical story, these names are cleverly used to reveal how appearance, confidence, and public perception often outweigh actual knowledge. This story is included in the anthology Azaadi Ke Baad Urdu Tanz-o-Mazah, edited by Abul Kalam Qasmi, which collects post-partition … Read more

What are the Arabic Words that confuse Foreigners?

In Urdu literature, it is noteworthy that at least three colonels from the Pakistan Army have made significant contributions. Two—Siddique Salik & Muhammad Khan—have passed away, while Colonel Ashfaq Hussain continues to live. These three distinguished writers have not only excelled in serious literature but have also carved out a niche for themselves in the … Read more