Salman Rashid: About

About
03 January 2013

Fellow of Royal Geographical Society, Salman Rashid is the author of fourteen books [The Apricot Road to Yarkand, Jhelum: City of the Vitasta, Sea Monsters and the Sun God: Travels in Pakistan, Salt Range and Potohar Plateau, Prisoner on a Bus: Travel Through Pakistan, Between Two Burrs on the Map: Travels in Northern Pakistan, Gujranwala: The Glory That Was, Riders on the Wind, Deosai: Land of the Giant, A Memoir of Partition, From Landi Kotal to Wagah: Cultural Heritage Along the Grand Trunk Road, Gwadar Song of the Sea Wind, Mithi, Whispers in the Sand and Ziarat: Ecotourist's Guide]; all books are available at Sang e Meel (042-3722-0100), Lahore].

He is the only Pakistani to have seen the North Face of K-2 and trekked in the shadow of this great mountain. His work - explorations, history, travels - appears in almost all leading publications and on this blog.

He has also written eight books of days.

Read some more here.

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Contact here:

Email: odysseuslahori@gmail.com

Cell: +923214467218

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97 Comments:

At 24 February 2013 at 21:20, Lahoremassagist said...: Salman Rashid, you have me as a reader from day one. Love your historic work.
At 9 April 2013 at 16:11, ali raza said...: Hi, i see some of your program on Ptv in my childhood, Now i want to see these programs, can you upload these on Youtube.
At 14 May 2013 at 12:08, Anonymous said...: Salman uncle, I only recently discovered your books and was an instant fan. It is so inspiring to know that there are people like you in this country, role models for young wanderers and storylovers and historyphiles, like me and my husband. Would love to meet you one day and maybe travel with you!
At 14 May 2013 at 12:59, Salman Rashid said...: Manal, Very nice of you. It will be my pleasure to meet with your and your good man - and perhaps travel together with you. My contact details at are the top of this page. Do email when you hit Lahore.
At 18 May 2013 at 14:54, Daaniyal said...: Sir, you blog is superb. I only wish that you were back on TV. The poverty of knowledge of history beyond the Nassem Hijazi type is something that has always saddended me.
I have all your books and am looking forward to the days when my boys will be going through the same books and developing a love for history and the ability to tell fact from fable. Although sometimes fables are just much fun to believe it.
Again, an avid reader and your blog is superb!
At 18 May 2013 at 15:44, Salman Rashid said...: Daaniyal, Thank you very much for this complimentary note. In a normal society when competition heightens, standards improve. In Pakistan unfortunately the plethora of TV channels has only sent the standard of everything on TV hurtling down the dark tube. Every channel in Pakistan proudly follows the inanities of Zee TV. My work is no longer in vogue on television.
At 29 May 2013 at 21:30, Syed Anwer Jawaid Hashmi said...: Since past two decades I have been reading travelogues of Salman Rashid saheb in Sunday DAWN, often The News on Sunday and in other newspapers. His services rendered for travel writing are highly appreciable and admirable[Free Lance and co editror.]
At 29 May 2013 at 21:37, Jawad Sherazi said...: SR is an asset, an enviable writer, a true person who has got a Persona of spectacular quality... My Compliments for dis wonderful page...
At 29 May 2013 at 22:30, Anonymous said...: I have not read much of Salman Rashid But I know for the fact that whatever he has written is true and to the best of my knowledge. I would like to convey my best wishes to this Raw ,hard working Historian, Well done Young man Well done. Haroon Rashid Deputy General Manager Interior Furnishing PIA cell 03008961506. Pl Mr.Salman Rashid Do get in touch. Regards
At 17 June 2013 at 09:52, Shoaib on FB said...: Dear sir, A gentle always remain gentle, still remembering you. Shoaib from Larkana
At 20 June 2013 at 03:30, Salman Rashid said...: Shoaib Umrani! Please send me your phone number. I'll be in Larkana in August.
At 1 July 2013 at 19:18, Rags and Paper said...: Dear Mr. Rashid,

I've just discovered your blog and bibliography. I feel like I've been given a very nice present!

I'm especially intrigued by the railway photograph in your January 10, 2013 post. Can you place the location? I believe it may be the same as in a photograph taken by my uncle years ago.

Best greetings from Atlantic Canada,

Jeannette
At 14 July 2013 at 07:59, Salman Rashid said...: Hi Jeanette, Thank you for the appreciation, a welcome to this page and terribly sorry for the delayed response because of my travels. The image you mention is Attock Khurd Railway Station smack on the Indus River (you see the bridge in the background as well. This is the prettiest station in the entire country. there are others as well which you can see at various places on my blog.
At 24 July 2013 at 18:31, Muhammad Aslam said...: It is my 'jahalat' that I did not discover you earlier. I was so thrilled by your documentary that I posted your liknk to my university group and I copy it here:

"Salman Rashid

This is his blog. I have discovered him only recently. He is a travel writer and a documentary maker. By his own confession, he is inspired by OB, Obaidullah Baig, now dead- a bit senior to us, the ultimate 'Google' on Pakistan, the ultimate 'pure' Urdu-speaking, mild, mannered, compassionate, soft Obaidullah Baig who paired with Quraishpur on 'Kasauti'.

Was there a time in Pakistan when book reading was a minor persuit but at least considered noble? Ask Zafar Mehmood, his brother Ghazi Salahuddin too is the product of this 'hobby'- 'mujhe kitabain parhne ka shauq hai'.

http://odysseuslahori.blogspot.ca/

A gem on this site- a 13 part documentary series on Alexender's campaign in present day Pakistan. A year or two ago I posted a BBC documentary on Alexender.

Salman's documentary, of course must be on a budget in rupees, may be even less in number as the Pounds BBC may have spent. I compared episodes just before Alexender crossed Indus. At Rs 160 per Pound, there is no comparison. Then, Salman speaks Urdu and has local knowledge. He digresses, which enthralls me tremendously. For example, he dedicates an entire episode on Taxila on matters unrelated to Alexender. I know what he is trying to do. He is telling Pakistanis, without telling them, the history they need to know.

I am mesmerised."

I live in Halifax, Canada where I keep dreaming about Pakistan.

Aslam
At 25 July 2013 at 10:22, Salman Rashid said...: Aslam, I am gratified, grateful and, well, at a loss for words. But thank you very much.
At 18 September 2013 at 02:36, ajnabi1957 said...: Salman sahib. What a great blog. I look forward to reading it all and ordering a book or two. I studied South Asian history years ago for my Masters and lived and studied in Lahore/Pindi/Islamabad in the late 80s. Love the country and its culture and history. Thank you for your dedication to the topic!
At 18 September 2013 at 10:09, Salman Rashid said...: Nathan Sahib. Thank you very much for all the kind words. I returned to Lahore in Dec 1988 after a decade in Karachi. Strange that we never met in those days. Must warn you that my books on Amazon are PROHIBITIVELY priced.
At 6 November 2013 at 22:15, Saleem Khan said...: Coming from Twitter, quickly navigating some pages here, now I know what is another Pakistan. And yes, it is good.
At 10 November 2013 at 08:22, Salman Rashid said...: Thank you, Saleem Khan.
At 27 November 2013 at 03:59, syed akif said...: Good to have known you - though just barely; would have been much better to have accompanied you to some safer destinations. Wishing you well. Akif
At 27 November 2013 at 21:46, Salman Rashid said...: Akif, Old Friend! I still regret I never visited you in Qamrauddin Karez. Those were still good days to do it. But when you return, we should venture out on some safer, as you say, journey just for old times' sake.
At 9 December 2013 at 10:12, Kamran Awan said...: Aurel Stein of our times. Don't we have an TI/SI to be given ever in this field?
At 9 December 2013 at 10:41, Salman Rashid said...: You are very kind, Kamran.
At 10 December 2013 at 10:23, THOKOO said...: Salman sahib, is not only a great historian of our time but also a magician of language. He describes his experiences with such freshness and power that you feel drunk and beaten up but still wanting to leave your own world and enter the one that Salman created. Anyone who lives to read gorgeous writing will want to lick this book and sleep with it between their legs.” I feel proud being part of your team.
At 18 January 2014 at 23:30, Anonymous said...: 'He is the only Pakistani to have seen the North Face of K-2 and trekked in the shadow of this great mountain'

My God! sir your awesome.Living a dream life.I wish I could hit the road too...someday.Thank you Twitter for giving me a chance to come across a true Silani. :)
At 25 January 2014 at 11:14, Unknown said...: salman sb, great to come to know about this blog. how strange that we can contact each other so easily. these are the biggest advantages of this mechanical period of history. your books were the one of the first ones in my library, and now, as my library is reaching 40,000 mark, i still consider them as the worthiest ones. pl. spare some time to come and visit my humble home, and we discuss trekking and other things on a cup of tea!!
At 8 February 2014 at 13:43, Salman Rashid said...: Hammad Nasir, thank you very much. My phone number sits at the top of this page. Please call me and it will be entirely my pleasure to see your library.
At 17 February 2014 at 16:32, AAJ said...: Dear Sir Salman,
While posted as Deputy Commissioner Sibi, I visited railroads of Balochistan especially the Bolan Pass, Harnai Track (Nari Gorge) and the Chappar Rift during 2013. Incidental though, I came across your writings whence few of my fellas pressed upon me to write about my travels to the aforesaid places. My job has become easy due to your immense effort as I don't find time and gift to write as vividly as you did.
Hence I've been directing many to have a recourse to your blogs on these subjects.
Available for any service Around
Regards
Aziz Ahmad Jamali
jamalidmg@gmail.com
Cell: 03035108030
At 17 February 2014 at 16:37, Salman Rashid said...: Jamali sahib, emailing you.
At 21 March 2014 at 09:29, Anonymous said...: Sir,
I am from across the border.....had been looking for authentic travel writing from Pakistan.....such a pleasure to have come across your work. Love it all. Rgds, Meher.
At 21 March 2014 at 10:03, Salman Rashid said...: Meher, Thank you very much. I am gratified to hear that you enjoy my work.
At 10 April 2014 at 00:48, zaferauf said...: Long Live Pakistan that There are still Classical Writers like Salman Rashid,,,,,,May Allah bless you sir and we hope that you will keep writing such great books....!!
At 30 May 2014 at 19:44, Fiaz Khan said...: AoA Salman sb, I just forwarded you a link to "Reform of Pakistan Railways" group page on Facebook. Since you have an interest in PR I thought you would find it interesting.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/707571095968302/

Regards,

Fiaz Khan
At 3 June 2014 at 12:02, Anonymous said...: Salman sb, tusi waqyae great ho. Jio.
At 3 June 2014 at 13:58, Salman Rashid said...: Okay Anonymous, if you say so. Mun lehnday aaN.
At 4 October 2014 at 23:13, Anonymous said...: Asslam-o-Alikum Sir ,

hope you will b fine .

I saw you when you came to Lyallpur Museum Faisalabad. Today by Searching I found your blog , It's So detailed. Really a great material for us .
At 6 October 2014 at 19:45, Nadira Naipaul said...: The best and the truest of all men in Pakistan. Vidia and I are honoured to be a part of your life my fearless great friend.
At 7 October 2014 at 07:56, Salman Rashid said...: Nadi, you and VS have always been so kind to me. I have no words to tell you how much I appreciate that. A long a blessed life to both of you.
At 12 January 2015 at 10:30, Fookster said...: Sir, where, locally can we get your books from ?

Farrukh
At 19 March 2015 at 10:08, Anonymous said...: Salman Rashid is a National Treasure !
At 19 March 2015 at 18:13, Salman Rashid said...: You are very kind, Rehan.
At 31 March 2015 at 07:54, Krish said...: Mr. Rashid, I am an America based Indian who recently stumbled across your blog and have started reading it with much enthusiasm. My father always spoke of educated Pakistani gentlemen of a bygone era, I believe he was talking about men such as yourself. I wish more of the younger generation of Pakistan looked up to those such as yourself to form a wider world view. Lest you think I am myopic, I have similar complaints of young men and women from India as well. I strongly believe in enjoying the shared culture and heritage of India and Pakistan. I only wish I will have a chance to see beautiful Pakistan in my lifetime. Thank you for painting an image so beautiful with your words.
At 1 April 2015 at 02:27, Anonymous said...: all your books are jems now really need of something in urdu
At 1 April 2015 at 09:50, Salman Rashid said...: Thank you, Krish. I sincerely hope you get to travel in our country. And I hope yo do it while I'm still around and when peace prevails all round. Maybe we can then sit down together and shoot the breeze. I am very grateful to you for you kind words.
At 1 April 2015 at 09:52, Salman Rashid said...: Anonymous, I have just finished translating The Apricot Road to Yarkand into Urdu. Giving it the fine tune now. But I fear the Urdu travel writing scene has so utterly been fouled that there might be no takers for a serious book like mine. However, if it clicks I intend to translate some more of my work. Grateful to you.
At 3 April 2015 at 21:30, Anonymous said...: Writers like you make the world much much interesting and livable. Thanks.
At 4 April 2015 at 17:32, Salman Rashid said...: Dear Anonymous, readers like you pay my wages and make it all worthwhile. I am gratified.
At 20 May 2015 at 15:25, Unknown said...: Dear sir i need kamal nasir khan contact number invester in chamalang coal mines,,,
At 20 May 2015 at 15:27, Unknown said...: Dear sir i need kamal nasir khan contact number invester in chamalang coal mines,,,
At 18 June 2015 at 10:34, Spade said...: This is a very insightful article. Indeed water depletion is one of the main issues in Pakistan and that is not given enough attention. The dying mangrove and the delta are issues that need serious attention. Those who are losing land and sources of livelihood need to be compensated and rehabilitated . A cost benefit analysis of use of water upstream compared to use of water in the delta need to be carried out .
Water depletion has many aspects , starting form global warming, that predicts lessening inflows and the depleting ground water resources in Punjab where we share an Aquifer with Northern India , To Quetta valley where water is depleting at an alarming rate and in the near future it may result of inability of human population to reside in the valley and city . Thar has seen many deaths mainly of children due to depleting water sources although water is not the only culprit in this case .
We need to take up several initiatives : drip irrigation : water conversation ; dams on Ravi and Sutlej using the river bed to store flood water for recharge of aquifer ; rain water harvesting and storage in urban centers and in fragile environments like Quetta and Thar , even Lahore could be helped by rain water harvesting ; special rain water harvesting storages in Thar ; sprinkle irrigation ; water pricing to encourage economic use of water ; more storages but only after mitigating impacts on down stream users ; recycling waste water .
There is a flood control plan under work , kindly prepare a comprehensive plan focused upon water depletion, flood control and recharge of ground water aquifers and accord these projects priority , perhaps we can defer some large urban infrastructure projects and instead concentrate on water issues , the lifeline of our country and the economy .
At 25 September 2015 at 13:37, Ahmed Bajwa said...: Dear Salman Sb, Aoa. I just finished 4th time " Between Two Burrs On the Map" what a great job you did by rediscovering Asian Watersheds . I salute you.
At 25 September 2015 at 17:58, Salman Rashid said...: Thank you, Ahmed.
At 14 October 2015 at 01:17, Anonymous said...: Sr when the urdu version of the apricot road to yarkand coming you mentioned above in comments
At 15 October 2015 at 13:45, Salman Rashid said...: The Urdu version will be in the next couple of months.
At 18 November 2015 at 21:06, Unknown said...: If materialized, probably this might be my last visit to Pakistan (Peshawar), because of my terminal disease. Apart from taking care of my younger daughter's marriage set for Feb 12, 2016, if possible, I plan to fulfill my long cherished dream of visiting Derawar Fort near Bahawalpur around third or fourth week of Feb..
Would you recommend any book or article to complement my journey to Bahawalpur and probably Multan. Any tips regarding stay transport in the region would be welcome particularly to Derawar Fort.
As an aside, please give some detailed coverage to Gandhara region, especially Swat,Charsadda, and Swabi. Buner (the most underrated of all places) has a lot of secrets and stories to share in its myriad valleys and mountains.
My only regret is that I found your website only a week back.

Regards

Ali Gohar
Cambridge, ON, Canada
At 20 November 2015 at 10:04, Salman Rashid said...: There is no one book that can tell you anything substantive about either Multan or Bahawalpur. Some local "historians" have written books but they are not worth the paper the're printed on. Multan and Bahwalpur both have reasonable board/lodge and transport facilities. You can now rent cars with drivers without a problem.
I have a few short articles about sites in the Yusufzai Plain. Other than that I haven't done much in that area.
At 16 January 2016 at 15:18, Unknown said...: Sir, have you ever visited " Tulaja " ruins near Naushera on some distance from the road from Khushab to Naushera. Search on google and you will be amazed by the sheer strangeness of location. Please let me know your view about this place. I have searched and visited this place but found no answer about its inhabitants. There are more site like this on small scale around this area.
At 16 January 2016 at 15:18, Unknown said...: Sir, have you ever visited " Tulaja " ruins near Naushera on some distance from the road from Khushab to Naushera. Search on google and you will be amazed by the sheer strangeness of location. Please let me know your view about this place. I have searched and visited this place but found no answer about its inhabitants. There are more site like this on small scale around this area.
At 19 January 2016 at 01:08, Arv Singh said...: Its heartening to see there are people like you, who are documenting the history of West Punjab. My family comes from the descendants of the builders of Qila Mihan Singh.

Looks like we have common interest in the history of the region. Love to invite you to my blog: http://malicethoughts.blogspot.com/
At 21 January 2016 at 12:08, Salman Rashid said...: Bakhtiar Ali, I have unfortunately never visited Taluja, tough it has been on the cards for quite some time now. Perhaps we could travel together in March.
At 21 January 2016 at 12:08, Salman Rashid said...: Grateful to you, Arv Singh.
At 24 July 2016 at 16:42, Mushtaq said...: Sir, its exhilarating to know that you have your own blog and we can read your articles here with much ease. I am so happy that I found you. Sir, kindly let me know have you ever trekked 'Musa ka Musala', if you have, please share your experience. I want to trek it in upcoming summer.If you haven't trekked it accept my invitation, lets scale it together.

Regards
At 1 August 2016 at 14:50, Salman Rashid said...: Mushtaq, if you search Musa ka Musalla you can reach my piece on it on this blog. It is part of my book Prisoner on a Bus.
At 8 September 2016 at 10:03, Anonymous said...: I was a super fan of "nagri nagri ghoom musafir", used to wait for it more than anything else on PTV at that time. And then, time just went by, as "Travel guide of Pakistan" was there . And yesterday evening, stuck in a traffic jam, it just sparked out of fog...wow, how could I have forgotten the only person who discovered my favorite places in Salt range and presented it to everybody, the very person whose newspaper articles were a weekly treat. I am so glad to see your blog Sir, it made me happy.Keep writing. All the best to you. We are in your debt for all the hardwork and time you put into it.
At 8 September 2016 at 14:54, Salman Rashid said...: Thank you, Anonymous. Very glad to know you enjoy my work.
At 10 March 2017 at 19:23, Zia Khhan said...: A deep thank you for your efforts to capture and preserve the heritage that doesn't find ownership in our sad land of confused identities. It's a tough job to travel so much and I can only imagine the passion that has kept you going for so many years. Indeed your work can only be the result of such love for the history and our roots that is now losing focus.

I owe it to your blog for showing me the temples beyond the Mughal era mausoleums and one stop reference for their history and locations. It's always a pleasure to link when I write on my travel blog inspired from your efforts.
At 11 March 2017 at 05:51, Salman Rashid said...: Zia Khhan, I am thankful to you and very happy that my work has been of use to you.
At 24 April 2017 at 14:17, Romana Brohi said...: I am an ardent traveler myself... inside and outside Pakistan. The way yo record your experiences is amazing!
At 24 April 2017 at 14:58, Salman Rashid said...: Thank you very much, Romana. I'm much gratified to see you enjoy my work.
At 1 June 2017 at 13:58, Anonymous said...: Today while sitting in my research lab in seoul, I started my usual random searches on google and ended up here, your beautiful blog. To be very honest I never heard about your books or television appearances while I was in pakistan (my bad). But going through each of your post here makes me so nostalgic about my country. Want to have an intellectual discussion with you someday on a glass of lager. :)
At 1 June 2017 at 16:06, Salman Rashid said...: If the discussion is held in Lahore, the lager will be on me. In chilled, frosted glasses too!
At 9 September 2017 at 07:04, Anonymous said...: I just read your article on trees in the newspaper and immediately googled and thankfully found your blog. Deeply appreciate your enlightening articles.
I have a question. If one wants to plant trees in Karachi city on a large scale, which trees would you suggest. I got the feeling after reading your article that either Neem tree or Mango tree are good. Please advice. Many thanks.
At 30 October 2017 at 11:31, Batool Nasir said...: Nice to find you today. Greetings.
At 2 November 2017 at 04:57, Salman Rashid said...: Greetings to you Batool Nasir. And welcome to my page. I hope you enjoy the content.
At 2 March 2018 at 00:34, Anonymous said...: Hello Mr. Salman. I've had the pleasure of reading some of your work, and it was marvelous.
I'm a bit curious; are you by any chance related to Dr. Imran Rashid? I took some courses from him at LUMS and you have a physical resemblance to him.
At 2 March 2018 at 11:23, Salman Rashid said...: How peculiar that I and Imran should resemble each other. Even if we are brothers. Real brothers, mate.
At 25 March 2018 at 10:27, Rajiv Bakshi said...: Greetings from Ludhiana based Author . My book on short stories : Journey from Guwahati to Machhiwara is in 18 countries , 160 libraries India , 3 in Usa . I have a few Readers from your country . My Book has been Reviewed by Blogger from Karachi . Me sure you know her name . Check my Books reviews on my Blog
At 11 December 2018 at 23:04, Nasir Soomro said...: It's very intriguing heartbreaking chapter of subcontinent,especially for Sindhi Hindu whose traces I unfolded in Shikarpur.I will grab copy of the book.Thanks for writing it. Love from Sindh,Pakistan.
At 6 April 2020 at 21:44, Anonymous said...: sir aik request hai "between two burrs on the map" ke bhe urdu mai translate ker dein dil khush ho jai ga "shahrah khubani kay musafar" ke tarah

kerein gai na ?
At 7 April 2020 at 11:36, Salman Rashid said...: Okay, Anonymous. Will start working on Urdu translation of Burrs soon.
At 26 May 2020 at 10:38, Rajiv Bakshi said...: Good to see your Blog posts via twitter .
At 12 August 2020 at 16:27, Unknown said...: Most respected sir,your book on partition brought tears to my eyes.i think it is the folly and arrogance of leaders on both sides that brought immense suffering to the common people.i congratulate you sir,for your warm human heart and compassionate outlook and unbiased attitude
At 15 August 2020 at 10:31, Salman Rashid said...: Dear Anonymous, I am grateful to you for these kind words. It took compassion to read and be moved by my book. You and I are kindred souls.
At 22 December 2021 at 07:01, AK said...: Dear Rashid Saab
How does one follow the blog? I could not figure that out. I’d love to have the new posts please.
At 22 December 2021 at 07:25, Salman Rashid said...: Dear AK, I now rarely post new material on the blog. But when I do, I normally let it be known on Twitter. You'll have to follow my YT channel "Aik Musafir ki Dunya" for most of these stories and many more.
At 23 December 2021 at 19:55, Sanam taj said...: I just stumbled upon your site. A lover of history and of Pakistan, this site is a gem for me. I would request that with your unique and deep knowledge you should approach the current government and help them with identifying locations of historical sites / places that have archaeological and research / places with unique tourism in Pakistan. You would be an asset to the team; and this govt alhamdulillah is open to exploring the true Pakistan.
At 8 February 2023 at 09:07, Anonymous said...: I watch yours AIK MUSAFIR KI DUNYA regularly since 6 months. Sometimes comments thereupon.
Yours programmes are well researched as I have found and narrated in informal and friendly conversestion.
Morover yours articles and reviews are of the same extraordinary knowledge and ability.
Recently you have commented on a book KHALA KAY US PAR SAFAR by AERIC SHIPTON/MUHAMMAD ABDUHO.
Would you be kind enough to advise Cell Numb of Green Heart Faisalabad to order for the book?
Regards
At 8 February 2023 at 17:12, Salman Rashid said...: Dear Anonymous, thank you for being with my channel. Green Hart have not given any contact details. However, their legal advisor Chaudhri Mohammad Hussain can be contacted on 0322-473-3385. Also, for the book you can contact Indus Logistics, Millat Road, Faisalabad at 0321-660-0422. Or Qadri Book Bank, Funiture Market, Ichhra, Lahore at 0321-401-2746. Thank you very much for the inquiry.
At 3 March 2024 at 22:34, Anonymous said...: Hello, I am from Railway Road Jalandhar near to your native place
At 6 March 2024 at 17:54, Salman Rashid said...: Dear Anonymous, it is good to meet a neighbour from Railway Road, Jalandhar. Keep well.
At 11 March 2024 at 16:11, Anonymous said...: You are Great writer
At 12 March 2024 at 16:34, Salman Rashid said...: Thank you very much, Anonymous.
At 17 April 2024 at 22:59, Anonymous said...: Aoa
Sir, I am from galiyaat Abbottabad. History of our area is largely unknown to us, native people, kindly make a video on Galiyaat Abbottabad it's history and it's people.
At 18 June 2024 at 10:59, Anonymous said...: Assalamalekum Salman Rashid.
I am an architect and have been commissioned by the Dr. Prem Kumar Sital Das Trust to design a Natural History Museum in Islamkot. Thar.
There will be 5 pavilions dedicated to Flora, Fauna, Arts and Crafts, History of the Area (inclusive of Rajistan Desert). The main hall will hold many exhibits of the region.
I read you Whispers in the Sand and was wondering if you would consider being the curator of the History Pavilion.
My name is Shahid Sayeed Khan. Architect. RIBA (UK), ARIAS (Scot), ZIA (Zambia), PCATP (Pak), IAP (Pak).
I practice from Karachi. I also am the founder of an NGO called Indus Earth Trust (working in Sindh and Balochistan since 2002)
If of interest perhaps we could meet to discuss further.
Look forward to your reply.
At 18 June 2024 at 17:16, Salman Rashid said...: Kindly see my contact details above and email me. Thank you.
At 25 October 2024 at 21:55, Anonymous said...: Dear Mr Rashid. I am originally an Indian but divide my time between Bangalore India and Brisbane Australia. I am an avid reader of history, and have only discovered you recently, rather late in life (I am 78, born on Feb 1947 in Bannu, Pakistan). I have become an instant fan of your talks on YouTube. I am sure you have many qualities, but I admire you for a very rare quality of speaking truth unashamedly, without fear or favour, which is so rare among public figures. Even speaking naturally, without a put-on attitude, speech, and behaviour is so rare these days. I wish you good health and happy times. I heard you talking vaguely about the ancient history of the Indian subcontinent. I will take the liberty of recommending just one book on that subject: "Vedic Aryans and Origins of Civilization" by David Frawley and Navaratna Rajaram. It is a scientific book about ancient history (believe it or not). Best regards. Bhupinder Singh. Apollobhupi@gmail.com. I would be thrilled to hear from you.
At 2 November 2024 at 16:21, Anonymous said...: Adab and greetings from Gurgaon,Delhi:India!

I have been listening to your views on various platforms like THE PAKISTAN EXPERIENCE or your session with Arzoo Kazmi.

I thoroughly enjoy your sessions - particularly your reference to 'Chabi Wallah log'- referring to migrants from India to Pakistan during partition.
I have shared that short video of yours with several scholars and intellectuals who are my friends.

It is great to connect with you.

Incidentally, I am a Kashmiri Pandit who has been living in Delhi for close to 50 years after doing my graduation from Srinagar in 1972-73.

I too write regularly and shall share my few pieces once I return from Munich to Delhi by mid next week.

God bless you....

Regards: Ashok Ogra, Advisor,
Apeejay Education
Formerly:
Vice President, Discovery Channel
(South Asia)
🌹❤️🙏

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