On 7th of July 1799 Lahore fell to Ranjit Singh. By the time he died his empire stretched from Kashmir to Multan. From the edges of Sutlej to Peshawar and beyond. Sadly within 10 years East India Company mainly assistance from Lahore traders defeated his successors. #Lahore

The role of traders is rarely investigated in the history of Sub Continent. From Jagat Seth's who patronised East India Company culminating in to the Battle of Plassey in Benyal to Arain traders of Lahore who brought Ranjit Singh to get rid of Bhangis rule. #History

Thrilled to receive "Executive Odyssey" by Frederick G. Harmon from my brilliant friend, @ Umar Pasha ! As a senior banker and customer relations expert, this thoughtful gift, complete with his handwritten note, makes it even more valuable. Can't wait to dive in! Thanks #book

Gulzar’s Imagery: A Poet With A Paint Brush

Ancient Lahore rose on mounds, with the Ravi flowing around its Fort and City. Over a thousand years ago, the river meandered away. Now it seems to be reclaiming its old course. After all, Punjab itself means the land of five rivers.

Still no response from @nayatelpk. Filed an online complaint last night and sent a DM on X, but silence. Poor customer service. Please address this ASAP! @NayatelS #CustomerService

Later, Wazir Khanam marries Mirza Fakhru, the Mughal crown prince. Mirza Fakhru becomes Daagh's stepfather and plays a crucial role in his upbringing and education, particularly nurturing his poetic talents.

Wazir Khanam is portrayed as the mother of Nawab Mirza Khan "Daagh" Dehlvi. The narrative establishes that Daagh was born from Wazir Khanam's relationship with Nawab Shamsuddin Ahmed Khan of Loharu/Ferozepur Jhirka.

Just finished Kai Chand The Sar-e-Aasman by Shamsur Rahman Faruqi. Transported to 19th-c Delhi. Wazir Khanam is unforgettable. Dense, beautiful, immersive. A masterpiece of Urdu lit! #BookReview #UrduLiterature #HistoricalFiction

Selected gems from my reading list of 2024. I highly recommend these 5. Drop your recommendations below. #bookrecommendations #bookreader #BookReview #BooksWorthReading

I am an ardent supporter and an advocate for micro mobility especially for women. Well done

A small township near Toronto, Canada, a small town near Lahore, Pakistan, and a township near modern-day Kolkata are connected through a fine thread stitched together by some Bohemian shoemakers, let us explain. 1/20

My workstation #hunza

Tea with a twist. Hunza vibes #hunza

Surma is sometimes used for its supposed medicinal properties, such as improving eyesight and protecting the eyes from infections. A personal memory is that my mom used to put "Dool" or Surma in my eyes and also tattoos on my cheeks and forehead to avoid evil eyes.

In Gilgit-Baltistan, it is popularly known as "Surma" or in Burushaski "Dool"- traditional eye mascara and for tattoos from a stone pencil. It is made from a finely ground stibnite (antimony sulfide).

Weekend reading The Big Picture by @seanmcarroll. A captivating start. Will post review soon. #book #booknerd

True project management insight doesn't come from studying methodologies Volunteer to lead a project outside your comfort zone—The chaos teaches you more about leadership and adaptability than any framework ever will

From ancient oceans to the emergence of life , hydrogen and oxygen have been fundamental in shaping Earth's hydrological cycles and sustaining life. Carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, played a critical roles in biological processes, from photosynthesis to nutrient cycling. #book

Porder confronts the stark reality of human influence, exploitation of these has disrupted natural balances and fueled environmental degradation. From carbon emissions driving climate change to nitrogen and phosphorus runoff polluting waterways. #BookTwitter