The Rule of Ruthlessness: Thoughts on Society
Rather than being a set of hard and fast rules, the “Rule of Ruthlessness” refers to an overarching strategic philosophy or approach that places the attainment of an objective ahead of every other aspect of life, including social, moral, and sentimental ones. In this article, we will examine the “Rule of Ruthlessness” and its key […]
How Readings Shapes the Brain
What is the Impact of the act of reading on the human brain? Allow me to clarify the underlying principle. Whenever you read a book or have a conversation, the experience causes physical changes in your brain. — George Johnson My favorite pastime is reading. I don’t even recall the exact moment when I first […]
Kirthar National Park
The Kirthar park is under threat due to illegal construction and feudal interests affecting the natural beauty of the park. The kirthar park is located in kirthar mountains range south-western, Sindh approximately 80 north of Karachi. The Kirthar National Park is Pakistan’s third-largest park, stretching over 300 thousand kilometers. It was declared a national park […]
Ongar – The Paleolithic Site remains devastated for half a century
No any national and international has taken efforts to preserve the site as the illegal limestone quarrying continues unabated Quratulain Kareem On a winter morning of 2023, I thought to visit a Paleolithic site Ongar, located at a distance of about 120 kilometers from Karachi along the Karachi-Hyderabad National Highway. Ongar is better known […]
The Crumbling Heritage of Sindh
Like other heritage sites in Pakistan, this site has also much potential for history-lovers and tourists. By Quratulain Kareem The Burfats graveyard with the tomb of Mai Chagli and Malik Izzat Khan Burfat are located near the Government Boys Degree College, Kotri. Mai Chagli and Malik Izzat Khan Burfat belonged to Burfat Tribe, the valiant […]
Shiva Temple of Sann tells a tale of roots of Hinduism in Sindh
The temple is locked since decades and even before partition and no rituals are being performed here. Quratulain Kareem Sann is a small but historic town of Sindh province of Pakistan in Jamshoro district located on the west bank of Sindhu River. This area is surrounded by archaeological as well as historic places like Ranikot, […]
Laki Shah Saddar Graveyard – Hidden dimensions of cemetery need to be explored
This significant site should be richly managed by the concerned authorities not only because of historical and architectural heritage but also for promoting tourism. Quratulain Kareem Laki Shah Saddar is a small but historic town in Jamshoro district of Sindh situated some 20km south of Sehwan, another historic town, on the right bank of Indus […]
Halani, where the Kalhoras and Talpurs battled for power
Nothing is left here except certain ruins, as the concerned antiquities department of Sindh has utterly neglected this historic site, where the studies could be carried out on the weapons and the war strategy used in the battle. Quratulain Kareem Power gives people the ability to control themselves and their environment, and this control is […]
Historic Mehrabpur Junction – A Victim of Pakistan Railways’ Neglect
This will not only benefit people in travel but can also improve trade and commercial activities as this city is a trade and commercial center also. Quratulain Kareem Railways system is considered most effective mode of public transport around the world being reliable and cost effective, and bulky goods can easily be transported over long […]
Mehrab Mosque of Halani – An architectural masterpiece of Kalhora era
Such archaeoastronomical alignments were made to know the real date in the Holy month of Ramadan. One could see the moon on the right side if it was of 29 days and if of 30 days, he can visualize it on left side. So the accurate date of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Islamic festival, could be calculated […]