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2009-10-08T09:32:00.000-07:00

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Sarfraz Manzoor' s Bradistan

2009-07-28T03:39:00.000-07:00

http://u.tv/News/Bradford-reflects-on-many-shades-of-Englishness/a8284c38-7eb8-425c-b402-17daf1bbac36

DAWN NEWS
http://www.dawn.com/weekly/review/archive/080612/review4.htm

Interview with Magazine Pak Spectator

2009-01-16T06:59:00.001-08:00

The Premium E-magazine Pak Spectator has recently interviewed Bradistan.
We would like to Welcome Pak Spectator to our Links
Read the interview in Full

British-Pakistani Bestseller List for Christmas 08

2008-12-08T10:18:00.000-08:00

A nation’s power and might is not in its Tanks and missiles but is known by its intellectual capability, knowledge, innovation, creativity and through its respect of human rights and freedom of expression.

The talk of doom and gloom in Pakistan, after a flurry of bad news on economic front the terrorist attacks, has created doubts in the minds of even the hardest of incorrigible optimists and patriots about the future of Pakistani governance and state.

As the poet philosopher Iqbal said in his poems, “this soil is very fertile”, (translated verse).it is as true today as on the day of creation of Pakistan. I met a Bearded University Professor teaching primary school kids for charity in Northern Areas whose research thesis was "Sir Francis Bacon"

In the field of scientific innovation we can hold our heads high on names like Dr Abdus salam, Dr parvez hoodbhoy and professor Attar Rehman. our creative genius in arts and literature has been recognised world over in people Faiz, Sadqeen, Guljee bapsi sidwa tariq ali and hanif kureishi.
Today on ATP we want to talk about literary Prowse of Pakistani authors and writers of Pakistani origin, the list is endless. In 2007 and 2008 bestseller lists worldwide Pakistanis authors have been in more Bestseller lists than any other English speaking nationality out side UK and USA (even prolific writers from India do not come close) with the notable exceptions of arvind adiga booker prize winner “the white Tiger” and khaled Husseini the Afghan American author.

Few days ago I got my copy of Christmas Gift Guide by European bookseller Giant Waterstone’s and was amazed to find two books by Pakistanis (mohsin Hamid and James Caan), water stone’s describe the books as perfect read for a Christmas morning.

In man booker prize, mohsin hamid was short listed in 2007 for his novella “the Reluctant Fundamentalist” which is currently in Top 50 of book sales charts in UK and Europe, Mohammed Hanif was long listed in 2008 for his debut novel “a case of exploding mangoes” and is short listed for the first book award from one of the biggest English language newspapers in the world “the Guardian”.

Yasmin Hai’s book was serialised for BBC radio4, Mohammed Hanif’s book has been reviewed by BBC Asian Network, James caan is a celebrity business tycoon on BBC shows, Tariq ali is on a major Book tour of North America hanif kureishi keeps appearing on European channels from time to time. Bolly wood director rahul bose is making a movie on moth smoke, many of bapsi sidwa works have been adopted for movies like earth and water.

Currently busy in a project in central library, I cannot help but notice benazir bhutto’s autobiography “daughter of the east” is in very high demand and so is mukhtar mai’s “in the name of Honour”, new borrowers have to go on a waiting list for mohammed hanif and mohsin hamid Books and library had to order the audio version of their books to cope with demand.
In urdu/Hindi/Punjabi/Arabic section my favourite Mr mustansar hussain tarar is still the front runner, closely followed by zulfikar ali Bhutto and benazir bhutto’s multiple biographies even oxford freshman bilawal zardari is popular , General ayub khan is back on book shelves in the urdu reincarnation of his biography “friends, not masters”.

local book store selling discount books for Christmas has a high stack of General Musharraf/ Hamayun Gohar's fictional Adventure “in the line of fire” and saira Ahmed's "Disgraced" , right next to Cherie Blair’s( wife of ex british prime minister Tony Blair) “speaking for my self” ( reduced price to clear stock).

My local oxfam’s charity bookstore has books by tehmina durrani, abdus sattar edhi. Tariq ali , hanif kureshi, Sara Sulehri (daughter of journalist ZA Sulehri) and Pakistan tourist Guide books co-authored by Cricketer Imran Khan)

Pakistanis , no matter where they are, love to write and enjoy great books, I would be wonderful idea to give friends and family Pakistani bestsellers this festive season.

ATP Best seller list for Festive season 2008/09

1. Mohsin Hamid’s The reluctant Fundamentalist

2. Mohammed Hanif “ a case of Exploding Mangoes”

3. Tariq ali’ s The leopard and the Fox –a Pakistani tragedy
and The Duel

4. James Caan’s “the real deal- out side the dragon’s den”

5. Yasmin Hai’s “Making of Mr Hai’s Daughter”

6. Zia Uddin Sardar’s “Balti Britain”

7. Nadeem Aslam’s “ the wasted vigil”

8. Hanif Kureishi’s “something to tell you”

9. Bapsi Sidwa’s “Pakistani bride”

10. Amir Khan’s “boy from Bolton my story”

And finally

11. Tahir shah (the caliph’s house) and sibling Saira shah “story teller’s daughter” are honoured by ATP as authors of dual Pak-Afghan heritage.

ATP has the privilege of spreading the word, good books and cheers this festive season to the Pakistanis in the Diaspora and the homeland.

Film Frontier Gandhi badshah Khan a torch of peace

2008-11-09T06:03:00.000-08:00

Bacha Khan- The Great Peace maker

http://thefrontiergandhi.us/

Bacha Khan was the undisputed leader of pushtuns in pakistan and afghanistan and undivided, the people associated with him practiced "non-violence". its unfortunate that same pushtuns are now know as "Taliban" we need to revive the legacy of this great peace maker

one of the largest ethnic group among pakistanis in bradford and indeed in UK are pushtuns from District Attock( British campbell-pore) who were/still are the red Shirt followers of Frontier Gandhi, Afghanis living in europe and else where consider bacha khan as their national hero (not any obsure Taliban terrorist mullah)

http://eng.riff.is/docs/obyggea-gandhi-badshah-khan-kyndilberi-friear

http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/422324/The-Frontier-Gandhi-Badshah-Khan-a-Torch-for-Peace/overview

16th August 1977,1997 Death Anniversary of KINGS OF MUSIC

2007-08-26T06:10:00.000-07:00

King Elvis left the Building on 16th August 1977, Nusrat left on 16th August 1997
Elvis Presley was King of Music
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was the King of Eastern Music
Thousands of tribute Artists,millions of performances, Elvis and Nusrat The Kings still live in the hearts of billions
Love and Peace Elvis & Nusrat
http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/guestvoices/2007/08/long_before_911_and_the.html?hpid=opinionsbox2

Inter Faith Harmony : Bradford Peace

2007-08-17T13:04:00.000-07:00

6th Anniversary of 9/11 Bradistan World Peace
The Columba Community in Partnership with Bradford Council For Mosques
Welcome People of all Faiths to Join for INTER FAITH PRAYER FOR PEACE
Tuesday 11 September 2007
Bradford West Yorkshire
Let's Come Together to Pray for Peace in our World
Contact: Columba Community & Bradford Council for Mosques

Radio Bradistan- 60 Years of Pakistan

2007-08-04T11:53:00.000-07:00

all this month listen to local radio dubed as "radio bradistan"
radio pakistan FM as a community radio to commemorate 60th Anniversary of Pakistan independence
http://www.pakistanfm.co.uk/

Tune into 87.7 FM Radio Bradistan
also see Special Pakistan feature September 07
http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0709/pakistan/pakistan.html

photos Pakistan 60 Year London carnival
Happy birthday pakistan & India
http://www.ukstudentlife.com/Ideas/Album/Pakistan-Independence-Day.htm

Benazir Bhutto future PM in Bradford

2007-07-28T14:15:00.000-07:00

Future Prime Minister in Bradford
First it was THE QUEEN, Then the Prince of Cricket/Chancellor of University of Bradford Imran Khan, Now the Future/Former Prime Minister (in waiting)of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto is coming to Town, Time and Venue Marlbourogh Hall 2 Pm, Day is Sunday 29th July 2007

Imran Khan University of Bradford Graduation Row

2007-07-27T03:22:00.000-07:00

Telegraph an Argus printed a letter from a disgruntled Grandparent, when Imran Khan did not award the degree to this particular grandchild, Local sunrise radio presenter sadia Yasmeen picked up the story this morning -from Secondary source-claiming that Imran Khan the chancellor university of bradford did not turn up at all for graduation ceremonies, the fact of matter is that imran khan was present in most of the graduation ceremonies this year, certainly the one i attended on 18th july, all i can say i have heard the rumour that Imran was poorly for a couple of ceremonies so he excused for not attending, remember on 18,19 and 20 july there were a total of nine graduation ceremonies,such a hectic schedule can take a toll on anyone,especially if they are jetting in from pakistan.

Red Letter Days in City of Bradford summer calender

2007-07-19T04:10:00.000-07:00

University of Bradford Graduation dates are important not only for university staff and student,but also as major event in city summer calender.
three days 18,19 and 20 july 2007 when creme de la creme of academia, intelligencia and celebrity descend upon city of bradford to celebrate its academic excellence and achievements

http://www.brad.ac.uk/news/awards/

our previous post
Happy Birthday University of Bradistan

Guest Post: Happy Birthday University of BradistanHappy 4oth Birthday to
University of Bradistan.It was here I supposed to learn on how to "make knowledge work" and yet I rebelled throughout the years. I skipped classes, final year papers and even my graduation day. Oh Blimey! I should gone to Tasmin Little Theatre instead of Chesham (former chemical engineering department) during that years.But thanks to that rebellious years, I am what I am now. Words of my former Professor the late Dr NS Tavare still lingers in mind." Go and find your calling young man. Don't be like me. I am stuck here."Ah! It reminds me now to contact Registry office to get back my old exams transcripts.
Photo Blog
http://ghazsanusi.multiply.com/photos/album/11
Video Blog- Courtesy CNNChancellor Imran Khan
http://www.cnn.com/CNNI/Programs/revealed/khan/

Guardian Article on Bradistan

2007-07-12T11:13:00.000-07:00

BRADISTAN IN GUARDIAN
COMMENT IS FREE, BRADISTAN CALLING BELIEVES IN FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, FEEL FREE TO AGREE OR DISAGREE YOUR COMMENTS ARE WELCOME
Courtesy Guardian unlimited

click on link to view article on bradistan from july 2004 to july 2007
http://www.guardian.co.uk/britain/article/0,,1251112,00.html

Bradford City Centre Park

2007-07-12T06:29:00.000-07:00

BRADFORD CITY CREST

Visit and Support Bid for park at heart

http://www.parkattheheart.com/

Breaking News : Bradford Mela 2007

2007-07-03T12:55:00.000-07:00

http://www.bradfordmela.org.uk/

Citizen Log :Mela Blog
http://www.merinews.com/clogarticle.jsp?articleID=125059&catID=6&category=Entertainment&month=5&year=2007

Bradford Hosts IIFA Weekend: From Bolly Wood to Bradistan

2007-04-25T00:56:00.000-07:00

http://www.bradford.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/entertainment_and_events/iifa.htm

http://www.iifa.com/web07/showcase/2007.htm

Bradford Moor Park Extravaganza
Bradford Moor ParkSaturday 9th June - 11.30am – 5.00pm
Co-ordinated by the BD3 Partnership, the Bradford Moor Mini Mela will bring people from all cultures and ages from the local community to a fun event for all the family. Activities include: celebrity appearances, a celebration of Asian cuisine, Community-focused displays and amusement stalls, and a programme of performances on stage.

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http://www.visitbradford.com