The term "Quran desecration" is defined as insulting the Quran—which Muslims believe to be the literal word of God, in its original Arabic form—by defiling or defacing copies. Intentionally insulting the Quran is regarded by Muslims as blasphemous.
Hinduism is the second largest religious affiliation in Pakistan after Islam. While hundreds of years ago Hinduism was the dominant faith in the region, today Hindus account for 2.14% of Pakistan's population or 4.4 million people according to the Pakistan Hindu Council, although Pakistan Hindu Council have claimed that there are 8 million hindus living in Pakistan, making up 4% of the country's population.
Syed Waliullah was a Bangladeshi novelist, short-story writer and playwright. He was notable for his debut novel, Lalsalu. He was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award (1961), Adamjee Prize (1965), Ekushey Padak (1984) and Bangladesh National Film for Best Story (2001).
Joseph Coutts is a Pakistani prelate of the Catholic Church, who served as Archbishop of Karachi from 2012 to 2021. He served as Bishop of Faisalabad from 1998 to 2012.
Krishna Sobti was an Indian Hindi-language fiction writer and essayist. She won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1980 for her novel Zindaginama and in 1996, was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, the highest award of the Akademi. In 2017, she received the Jnanpith Award for her contribution to Indian literature.
Qaisra Shahraz is a award-winning British-Pakistani novelist, scriptwriter, college inspector, teacher trainer, education consultant and freelance journalist. She is a devoted parent of three sons. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a former director of Gatehouse Books, publishing books written by students for Skills of Life classes. She is a strong member of Pakistan community in UK. She has hosted many workshops and training sessions on "Quality in Education" in Pakistan and India through the British Council. Her work is mostly focused on the diversity of mankind exploring aspects of racial, gender, and cultural divides. In 2016 she won the Lifetime Achiever Award at the National Diversity Awards held at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral.
Pakistani English literature refers to English literature that has been developed and evolved in Pakistan, as well as by members of the Pakistani diaspora who write in the English language. English is one of the official languages of Pakistan and has a history going back to the British colonial rule in South Asia ; the national dialect spoken in the country is known as Pakistani English. Today, it occupies an important and integral part in modern Pakistani literature. Dr. Alamgir Hashmi introduced the term "Pakistani Literature [originally written] in English" with his "Preface" to his pioneering book Pakistani Literature: The Contemporary English Writers as well as through his other scholarly work and the seminars and courses taught by him in many universities since 1970's. It was established as an academic discipline in the world following his lead and further work by other scholars, and it is now a widely popular field of study.
Humsafar is a 2011-2012 Pakistani drama telenovela based on the novel of the same name by Farhat Ishtiaq, and directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat. It stars Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Naveen Waqar, Atiqa Odho, and Hina Khawaja Bayat.
Maseeha is a Pakistani drama serial directed by Nain Maniar, written by Qaisra Hayaat and produced by Shahzad Nasib and Samina Humayun Saeed It began airing from 8 May 2012 on Hum TV.
Qaisracetus is an extinct protocetid early whale known from the Eocene of Baluchistan, Pakistan.
Muslim Writers Awards is an annual British award ceremony, which aims to recognise, showcase and celebrate literary talent within the UK's Muslim community. It was established in 2006, with the Young Muslim Award category established in 2010.
Warnakulasuriya Uswaththa Liyanage Sabeetha Janaki Perera is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and old Lollywood cinema of Pakistan. She is the most successful female superstar during the '80s and '90s in Sinhala cinema. Sabeetha has received a number of awards for her acting, including the Sarasaviya, OCIC, Presidential and the Swarna Shanka.
Kerala Literature Festival (KLF), founded in 2016, is an annual literary festival held in Kozhikode, Kerala, India. KLF is organised by DC Kizhakemuri Foundation (DCKF) with support from Kozhikode Saamskaarika Vedhi and various other organizations. The festival was first held from 4 to 7 February 2016 in Kozhikode. Poet, critic and former Secretary of Kendra Sahitya Akademi, K. Satchidanandan, is its director. The logo for the festival was designed by artist Riyas Komu.
Alif Allah Aur Insaan is a Pakistani Sufi spiritual drama series which aired on Hum TV from 25 April 2017 to 13 February 2018. It was produced by Momina Duraid, as part of a night programming all under Duraid's MD Productions and was written by Qaisra Hayat, based on her novel of the same name. The series was directed by Ahson Talish. It was also telecast on state channel PTV Home from August 2019 through 2020.
Dil Ruba is a 2020 Pakistani television series premiered on 28 March 2020 on Hum TV. It is directed by Ali Hasan, written by Qaisra Hayat and produced by Momina Duraid under MD Productions. The serial stars Hania Amir as an Internet celebrity, who is popular on a video-sharing social platform. It also stars Shehroz Sabzwari, Syed Jibran, Mohib Mirza, Asad Siddiqui, Ghana Ali, Laila Wasti and Marina Khan in supporting roles.
The Khalili Collection of the Hajj and the Arts of Pilgrimage is a private collection of around 5,000 items relating to the Hajj, the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca which is a religious duty in Islam. It is one of eight collections assembled, conserved, published and exhibited by the British-Iranian scholar, collector and philanthropist Nasser Khalili; each collection is considered among the most important in its field. The collection's 300 textiles include embroidered curtains from the Kaaba, the Station of Abraham, the Mosque of the Prophet Muhammad and other holy sites, as well as textiles that would have formed part of pilgrimage caravans from Egypt or Syria. It also has illuminated manuscripts depicting the practice and folklore of the Hajj as well as photographs, art pieces, and commemorative objects relating to the Hajj and the holy sites of Mecca and Medina.
Ishq E Laa is a Pakistani television drama series produced by Momina Duraid under her banner productions. Written by Qaisra Hayat and directed by Amin Iqbal. The serial Starring Azaan Sami Khan making his acting debut along with Yumna Zaidi and Sajal Aly in main roles. It broadcasts weekly on Hum TV from 21 October 2021 to 2 June 2022.
