by Qaisra Shahraz | Oct 12, 2015 | Books, Events & News, Malaysia 2015, Previous events, Tours, Travels
I am delighted to announce my forthcoming tour of Kuala Lumpur. See details for my visit to the International Islamic University of Malaysia, and the next post for details of my visit to the University of Malaya. MONDAY 19 OCTOBER 2015 International Islamic University...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Sep 25, 2015 | Blog, Books, Events & News, Islamabad, Tours, Travels, Typhoon
It was memory lane for me when I visited Gujrat, the city of my birth, and passed my former primary school before visiting the university. Located right in the heart of the city, there is now a new school in its place, but I attended school here for three years...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Sep 21, 2015 | Books, Events & News, Islamabad, Tours, Travels
It was an honour to visit The Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI) in Islamabad. A prestigious research and analysis centre, its aim is to promote an informed public understanding of strategic and related issues affecting international and regional security. As a...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Aug 28, 2015 | Books, Events & News, Islamabad, Revolt, The Holy Woman, Travels
The IIU Guest House Gardens surrounding the Guest House The magnificent Faisal Mosque IIU Lecture Hall My second visit to the International Islamic University ― my main host in Islamabad. I stayed at the university guest house, behind the gorgeous Faisal...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Aug 27, 2015 | Books, Events & News, Islamabad, Tours, Travels
‘Today has been one of the best days of my time at Foundation University. It was a real honour to host Qaisra Shahraz for a wonderful talk, and an even better workshop.’ These were the words of Ubaidullah Abid Qazi. In fact it was a delightful experience...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Aug 26, 2015 | Books, Events & News, Islamabad, Travels
On a hot afternoon, it was lovely to return to this university ― my third trip, over the years, to the English department. After dashing from the Foundation university, where I had delivered an earlier session, I was met with a wonderful warm welcome by staff and...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Aug 25, 2015 | Events & News, Islamabad, Previous events, Travels
On behalf of Malik Muhammad Iqbal Khan Prof. Ghazala Hayat Prof. Samina Yasmeen Ambassador Ghalib Iqbal Dr. Nadeem Iqbal Arranged by Dr. Ghazanfar Mehdi Remembering Begum Sarfraz Iqbal on 26th August 2015 Begum Sarfraz Iqbal Memorial...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Aug 24, 2015 | Author Friends, Books, Events & News, Islamabad, Travels, Writing Diaries
I was hosted by my wonderful friend, Najeeba, and her husband, Arif, both of whom I have known for over two decades. What a lovely evening it was, and such a treat for me to visit their lovely home (I was quite taken with their wall-to-wall book-lined...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Aug 19, 2015 | Blog, Books, Events & News, Islamabad, Tours, Travels
I am delighted to announce that, in conjunction with the Foundation University English Programs (DH&LA), I will be visiting the Department of English, Female Campus, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) from the 24th to 26th August. All students and...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Aug 3, 2015 | #WeStandTogether, Blog, Manchester, News, News
The marvellous #WeStandTogether event, held at Manchester Cathedral, celebrated diversity, tackling hatred, and promoting community cohesion. There were great speeches by Chief Police Commissioner, Sir Peter Fahy, and Dean of Manchester, Reverend Roger Govender....
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