The Chaukhandi Tombs is among the largest and best-preserved necropolis in the world. Being unique in the whole Islamic world and evolving purely from local traditions, these tombs render a most original and independent contribution to Islamic sepulchral architecture and ornamental sculpture. This book contains the first systematic study and analyses of group funerary structures, comprising some fifty cemeteries of varying size, with approximately 2000 monuments. It is the first book devoted exclusively to this subject; the author’s own fieldwork and documentation having made the work authoritative. The author has used the style-critical method to delineate the particular features of Chaukhandi as well as to trace the features that link it to the architectural tradition of Gujrat and Western India.

Ancient Cities of the Indus Valley CivilizationThis lavishly illustrated book presents a coherent and fascinating account of the Indus Valley civilization that will appeal to specialists and non-specialists alike. Kenoyer draws on the latest archaeological information from Harappa, Mohenjodaro, Dholavira, and other major sites as well as on his considerable knowledge of South Asian societies and ancient technologies. He addresses such enduring topics as the nature and role of the Indus writing system, the Indus religino as evidenced through sculpture and architecture, the political organization of Indus city-states, long-distance trade and the importance of merchants in Indus society, and the daily life of the diverse inhabitants of the cities, towns, and villages of the region.

The author gives a candid, no holds barred account of the Pakistan Army. He describes its evolution, its brutal suppression of the former East Wing (now Bangladesh), the events leading to the overthrow of Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto in 1977, and other dramatic episodes in brisk and telling language. This new edition of the book contains a chapter which describes the dramatic resignation of the Army Chief in 1988 (giving his hitherto unpublished personal reasons), and the intrusion into Indian-administered territory in Kashmir by Pakistan-backed militants in 1999. The author makes use of the information provided by senior foreign officials as well as highly placed Indian and Pakistani sources.

Causes and Consequences of South Asia-s Nuclear TestsFrom an account of the trials and tribulations of the young recruit to the observations of a mature aviator, Air Commodore Mansoor Shah has much to offer in these reminiscences of life in the nascent Royal Indian and Pakistan Air Forces. He is able to shed light on the development of the PAF as well as on the Pakistan Army and Navy from a favourable vantage point, thanks to the wide range of this assignments. The value of this book is enhanced by the fact that there are not many other accounts of the RIAF and the early PAF by South Asians who served in both organizations, and the number of individuals who were capable of creating such a record has been pruned by time. The wealth of detail the author offers in this book promises to keep both airmen and general readers enthralled.

Aspects of Art: An Essential Textbook for Students of Art in PakistanAspects of Art comprehensively covers the theory and practice of Art fundamentals. A guide for teachers as well as students, it is a point of departure from which Art history and its disciplines will become more accessible. It aims to motivate students of Art to explore for themselves great examples of Art and their creators, from pre-history to the present times. It conforms to the syllabus of the Sindh Board of Technical Education and is exclusively written for students studying this course throughout Pakistan. Here the students will be guided through the disciplines of various Art media, including Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Photography, Architecture, Graphic Design, Ceramics, and Glass.

Cast: Ghazal Siddique, Mahnoor Baloch, Hassam Qazi, Badar Khaleel, Qaiser Khan, Mahmood Siddiqui, Noor Muhammad Lashari, Manzoor Murad, Roshan Atta, Anwar Solangi, Asad Qureshi, Sheema Kirmani and Anwar Baloch. The topic chosen by Noor-ul-Huda Shah and Sultana Siddiqui was absolutely marvelous and close to the hearts of many. The story is about a village girl, Marvi, who goes to the city for studies with the aim to come back to her village and make the living conditions better for people there. Of course everything doesn't go nice and easy according to her wishes and she faces lots of hardships. Hassam Qazi, plays a role of Marvi's possessive lover, has performed very well. Ghazal Siddique who played the role of Marvi has done a tremendous job. An extremely well written and well directed play with best performances by all the actors have made this drama immortal. This DVD will work on DVD players that support multi-region DVD playback