Three Tragic Voices of Urdu Poetry: Shakeb Jalali, Mustafa Zaidi, and Sara Shagufta Introduction Urdu literature has produced some of the most sensitive and powerful poetic voices in South Asia. Among these, three poets stand out not only for their remarkable work but also for the tragic way their lives ended. Shakeb Jalali, Mustafa Zaidi, and Sara Shagufta each brought a unique style and perspective to Urdu poetry, but all three died by suicide, leaving behind a legacy of unfulfilled potential and haunting verse. Shakeb Jalali (1934–1966) Shakeb Jalali, born Syed Hassan Rizvi, was a deeply introspective poet whose work explored themes of alienation, pain, and the search for identity. Despite his limited output, his ghazals and nazms resonated with an intensity rarely seen in Urdu poetry. On 12 November 1966, at the age of 32, Jalali committed suicide by throwing himself in front of a train near Sargodha. His poetry, full of raw emotion, has since become symbolic of the stru...
Qatar Israel conflict, israel attack on qatar. Israeli Airstrike on Qatar: Facts, Fallout, and Implications On 9 September 2025 , Israel launched an airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting Hamas political leadership. The strike—unprecedented in its geography—has sparked international outrage, legal questions, and concerns about the stability of the region. What Happened 1. Target & Timing Israel says the operation was carried out targeting leaders of Hamas Political Bureau who were meeting in Doha to consider a U.S.-mediated ceasefire proposal. * Explosions were heard across the West Bay Lagoon area of Doha, a residential area featuring embassies, schools, etc. 2. Casualties & Damage Some reports indicate at least six people were killed, including a Qatari security officer, while several others were injured. Among those killed were the son and aide of senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya. Hamas says its top leadership survived. 3. Israel’s Israe...