Islamabad: The Birth of a CapitalThis book covers the activities of the administration of the then newly created country—Pakistan—for the selection of a new capital. It includes the planning, programming, and construction of community facilities, the first low-income houses, and administrative buildings. It covers the period from 1959 to 1963, and is based on about 500 reports issued during this period by the Athens Office and the local representatives of the Chief Consultant Dr C. A. Doxiadis. Islamabad’s planning and programming constitute a unique turning point in the history of town planning. Absolutely new ideas, compatible with the technological advances of our times, had been introduced. Today, Islamabad is the focus of international interest in the results of the application of these ideas.

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

Cast: Ali Ejaz, Aurangzeb, Arifa Siddiqui, Fauzia Rehman, Muhammad Zubair, Samina Khalid, Jazba Sultan, Ismat Tahira & Gayyur AkhtarWriter: Ata ul Haq QasmiStory Boarding This classic comedy serial revolves around Khawaja sahib (played by Ali Ejaz) & his son (Jawad). As a father, Khawaja sahib is quick to catch on to any mistake or wrong step his son takes and is ever ready to correct him. His major correction tool - twisting the ears of his son who is a full grown adult. With his father not giving him much room to breathe and his 9 sisters continuously placing demands on him, there is not much fun out there for Jawad. Fortunately Jawad's loss is our gain as products of these interactions, the comical scenes & situations, are a treat to watch.This drama is for those who appreciate principles, family values, respect for elders and above all have an insatiable appetite for fun and humor. 'Khawaja & Son' makes for light viewing, isn't taxing on the brain and therefore can be viewed over & over again.Ali Ejaz's comical role as Khawaja sahib is a revelation. His dialogue delivery is quite exceptional, especially when he suddenly switches to speaking in English (broken & forced)...this is a source of much amusement for the viewers. This DVD will work on DVD players that support multi-region DVD playback

Amjad Islam Amjad is admired for his many literary qualities — composing poems and ghazals with equal ease, a storyteller with many television serials to his credit, and a newspaper columnist. Out of these qualities his poems and ghazals stand out. 'Phir Youn Huwa' is again a collection of Amjad Islam Amjad's refreshing poems & ghazals.

Perhaps the most senior Urdu poet in the subcontinent, Qasmi sahib has devoted his entire life towards Urdu literature. For a long time he edited one of the most prestigious Urdu magazines in Pakistan. Although better known as a poet who mastered both the traditional ghazal and the modern day nazm, he is also one of the leading Urdu short-story writers as well as a highly respected critic.